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Delta Names New VP for Latin America, Caribbean

The 5 Best Margaritaville Resorts in the Caribbean

It’s hard to think of anyone who has better distilled the dream of island living than Jimmy Buffett. And Buffett’s empire has expanded far beyond music, from the famous, ubiquitous Margaritaville restaurants and bars to a fast-expanding portfolio of branded …

The 5 Best New All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun

Plainly, there’s no more buzzing tourism destination anywhere in the wider region than Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Since the onset of the pandemic, and thanks to loose travel restrictions, Cancun has been growing at a breakneck pace, …

Hilton’s Motto Brand Is Opening a Hotel in Tulum

Hilton’s Motto by Hilton brand is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel in the Mexican hotspot of Tulum. The hotel will be set in the Hunan Lifestyle Center, a popular mixed-use destination in Tulum about 10 minutes from the city center. …

Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort Completes Renovation

The Viva Wyndham Azteca all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya has completed a major renovation project. The oceanfront resort, part of the Playacar complex in the Riviera Maya, has unveiled a refurbished pool and undergone a complete upgrade of all of …

Playa to Manage Seadust Cancun All-Inclusive

Playa Hotels and Resorts is taking over management of the Seadust Cancun Family Resort, an all-inclusive on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Playa will be managing all operations, sales and marketing of the property. The 502-room Seadust, set in the …

Montego Bay, Jamaica Leading Summer Travel Recovery

Montego Bay, Jamaica is the leading summer “travel recovery city” of 2022, according to a new report from ForwardKeys. The Jamaican tourism hub is seeing major improvement over what was already a strong period for the destination last summer, according …

Disney Cruise Line Adding New Ship in Port Everglades

Disney Cruise Line is bringing a new ship to Port Everglades next year. The company’s Disney Dream cruise ship will homeport for the first time in Port Everglades beginning in November 2023. On Nov. 20, 2023, the ship will begin …

A New Hyatt All-Inclusive Is Opening Near Cancun

The new Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is slated to open its doors on Dec. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new adults-only resort, part of the Playa Hotels and Resorts portfolio, will feature 291 suites in a beachfront in the …

From the Dominican Republic to Palm Island, 5 Places to Go in July

We can’t stress it enough – the Caribbean is even better in the summer. You get more beaches to yourself, the water is deliciously warm and the nights are breezy and beautiful. The latest edition of Places to Go takes …

A New All-Inclusive Resort Just Opened its Doors in Cancun

It’s one of the best-known hotel brands in Mexico: Royal Resorts, which operates a portfolio of six family-friendly beach resorts on the Yucatan’s Caribbean coastline. That includes the renowned Grand Residences Riviera Cancun in Puerto Morelos, a resort celebrated often …

American Airlines Launches New Routes to Cozumel, Mexico and Jamaica

American Airlines has just launched a pair of new Caribbean routes, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline has kicked off new service from Austin, Texas to both Montego Bay, Jamaica and the island of Cozumel, Mexico. Both are …

Marriott Has Big All-Inclusive Plans in the Caribbean

By Guy Britton Marriott made its high-profile entry into the all-inclusive space in 2019 with its acquisition of the Barbados-based Elegant Hotels. Now, the company has quickly become a power in the all-inclusive space in the Caribbean, with nearly three …

Aruba, Bahamas, USVI Leading Caribbean Tourism Renaissance

Aruba, The Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands are among the Caribbean destinations leading the region’s tourism renaissance. Indeed, the Caribbean’s tourism industry is bouncing back in a big way, with some destinations approaching or even exceeding record visitor arrival …

American Airlines to Relaunch New York-Bermuda Flights

American Airlines is relaunching service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Bermuda. The service, which has not operated for more than two years, will resume in November. That will complement American’s existing Bermuda service from cities including …

Hyatt Is Opening A New Andaz in Mexico

Hyatt is opening another new Andaz hotel in Mexico. The company has announced plans to open the new Andaz Condesa Mexico City in the country’s capital at the end of this year. The property will be part of the I421 …

Hilton Opens First All-Inclusive in Tulum, Mexico

While Tulum may be known more for its eclectic small inns and boutique hotels, it’s quietly becoming an all-inclusive destination in its own right. The latest brand to open in the Mexico hotspot? Hilton, which this week announced the opening …

Cancun Passenger Traffic Is Surging Past Pre-Pandemic Levels

Cancun is seeing a full-fledged surge in air passenger traffic, according to new data from Mexico-based ASUR, which manages Cancun International Airport. The Mexican Caribbean hotspot reported passenger traffic of 2.617 million in April, which represented a 59.6 percent increase …

Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Has a New President

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has a new president. The company, which is part of the WestJet Group, has announced the appointment of Bob Cummings to the role, which took effect on Monday. “I am delighted to welcome Bob back to …