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The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Reopening in June

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The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is expecting to reopen at the end of June, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The relaunch of the iconic resort, long the leading resort in St Thomas, comes as the United States Virgin Islands recently reopened for […]

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St Thomas Is Getting a New Resort Project

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A major new resort project is coming to the island of St Thomas, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  By-the-Sea-Resort Properties LLC is developing a new 68-key independent boutique resort, set within the 397-acre The Preserve at Botany Bay residential development […]

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From Marriott to Delta, Industry Leaders Give Outlook for Caribbean Travel

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As Caribbean destinations from the United States Virgin Islands to Saint Lucia begin to reopen their borders to travelers, it’s a time of great change and opportunity for the Caribbean.  This week’s Caribbean Travel Outlook webinar presented by Caribbean Journal […]

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Webinar: The Caribbean Travel Outlook for 2020

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What’s next for the Caribbean travel industry? How will it begin to rebound amid COVID-19? What’s the outlook for demand? A webinar June 2 will gather regional travel industry leaders for a roundtable discussion on the next steps for the […]


Curacao Marriott Names New General Manager

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The Curacao Marriott has a new general manager, following the appointment of veteran hospitality executive Mark Nooren.  The 336-room beach resort had completed a $40 million renovation project at the end of last year. The resort is managed by Aimbridge […]


How AMResorts Is Making Its Hotels Cleaner

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Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts has introduced a new 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene program CleanComplete Verification, the company said this week.  The CleanComplete Verification program expands the “standards of quality and cleanliness” at the company’s 58 beachfront branded properties across […]

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Marriott Names New Leadership for Caribbean, Latin America

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The retirement of Marriott’s Group President for the Americas has led to a new leadership structure for the company’s international lodging business.  After 36 years with Marriott, Dave Grissen is stepping down as group president for the Americas, the company […]


Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. […]


Hyatt Launching New “Care and Cleanliness” Program

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Another major global hotel brand has launched a new hygiene initiative — Hyatt. Accompanying similar announcements by Marriott and Hilton, Hyatt has revealed plans for a new “Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment” in light of the new realities of the hospitality […]

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How Hilton Is Changing Its Hotels

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Fresh on the heels of Marriott’s announcement of dramatic changes to hotel hygiene, hotel giant Hilton has revealed a new cleaning plan of its own.  In a nod to the changing world of COVID-19, Hilton said it was launching a […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Frenchman’s Cove, St Thomas

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sue Nelson, who sent in this lovely shot from a balcony at the Marriott Frenchman’s Cove in St Thomas.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]


How Marriott Is Changing the Way It Cleans Its Hotels

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Is this the new normal for hotel hygiene?  In a nod to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic, Marriott has announced a series of dramatic new changes to the way it cleans its hotels — in what could be […]


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