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Dominica Tourism Is Surging, as the Nature Island Becomes a Full-Fledged Hotspot

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Dominica is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s stronger tourism growth stories this year, powered by improved airlift and a hotel sector that continues to attract high-end travelers. According to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Dominica recorded 68,822 stayover visitors between Jan. and Sept., an increase of 13.3 percent compared to the same period last year. New Flights […]

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Two New Ways to Get to Tortola, BVI

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional Caribbean carrier interCaribbean Airways is launching a pair of new routes between the USVI and Tortola. interCaribbean is launching new daily flights between Tortola and St Thomas and St Croix, the company said this week. That will include two daily flights between St Thomas and Tortola and one daily […]

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Marriott Reopening Renaissance St Croix Resort in 2020

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By the Caribbean Journal staff An historic Caribbean resort is set to make its long-awaited comeback next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Marriott’s Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort and Spa is set to return in the spring of 2020, according to the company. The property is currently undergoing renovations, and will be managed by […]

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Silver Airways Streamlines Caribbean Operations

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Fort Lauderdale-based Silver Airways has continued streamlining its Caribbean operations following last year’s acquisition of leading regional carrier Seaborne. The company has announced that bookings for San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Seaborne’s current flight network in the Caribbean will now all be hosted on Silver’s reservation system, according to a statement. […]


Marriott Reopening Renaissance St Croix Resort in 2020

By the Caribbean Journal staff The largest independent hotel management company in the United States is set for a major Caribbean expansion — at some of the hottest properties in the region. Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality has announced the addition of six Caribbean resorts to its growing management portfolio, the company said this week. That includes […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: East End, St Croix

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kathryn Roy, who sent in this lovely shot from East End in St Croix in the USVI, looking towards Point Udall. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including […]

USVI Tourism Launches Division of Festivals

By the Caribbean Journal staff From the popular “Ag” Festival to Crucian Christmas, the USVI is one of the Caribbean’s hubs for great events. And now the territory’s Department of Tourism has launched a new division to enhance these assets. The USVI has launched a new Division of Festivals, naming Assistant Commissioner of Tourism Elizabeth […]

American Airlines Adding More Daily St Thomas Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is adding another new daily nonstop flight to the USVI hotspot of St Thomas. The carrier will be launching a third daily flight from Miami to St Thomas for the upcoming peak winter season, according to the USVI Department of Tourism. The new flights will launch Dec. 18, […]

In St Croix, a Tale of Two Lovely Caribbean Cities

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor Our visit to St Croix’s two cities was the best of times and the better of times, and we had a Dickens of a time deciding whether we loved Christiansted or Frederiksted more. Then again, why choose when you can stay and enjoy both? Christiansted, the capital of the largest […]

The USVI Is Making a New Hotel Development Push

By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands is making hotel development a strategic priority, according to Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. With few new hotels built in the territory in the last few decades, Bryan said he wants to change that, pointing to the economic power of hotel development in the Caribbean. “It’s the […]

USVI Out in Front in Wake of Cuba Cruise Ban

By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the industry-shaking ban of cruises and other travel to Cuba, major cruise lines are scrambling to adapt — and one Caribbean cruise destination is out in front. The US Virgin Islands said it was working closely with the major lines as they race to rework their itineraries that had […]

USVI Looking to Boost Airlift to St Croix, St Thomas

By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands is looking to boost its airlift network in a big way. USVI Governor Albert Bryan, Jr says a strong “aerial highway” was critically important to the territory’s future. Bryan met this week with Delta Air Lines’ leadership team in Atlanta, joined by Tourism Commissioner Nominee Joseph […]