CJ Invest Sonesta Eyes Caribbean Expansion
Sonesta is looking to expand its footprint in the Caribbean and Mexico region. Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is making moves for more expansion, including the renewal of its master franchise relationship with GHL Hotels. The company also announced the appointment […]
New Dominican Republic Airline Set to Begin Operations
A new Dominican Republic-based airline is set to begin operations this month. Arajet, an ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Santo Domingo, will begin flights on Sept. 15. The carrier will start off with routes to Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Peru […]
St Maarten Cruise Numbers Are Outpacing Projections
St Maarten’s cruise rebirth is continuing in 2022, according to new data from Port St Maarten. The Dutch side’s cruise port has received 316 cruise calls so far in 2022, bringing in a total of 493,000 passengers. That outpaces the […]
News Caribbean Photo of the Week: Cupecoy, St Maarten
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Holly Francisco, who sent in this stunning shot of Cupecoy Beach in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]
St Maarten Tourism Minister Resigns
St Maarten’s Ministry of Tourism has resigned, Caribbean Journal has learned. Tourism Minister Roger Lawrence has stepped down because of “medical challenges,” according to a statement from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs. Health Minister Omar Ottley, who had been filling in […]
Caribbean Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night
There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]
St Maarten Is Making Travel Easier for Vaccinated Visitors
St Maarten is making it easier for vaccinated travelers to visit the island. Beginning Aug. 1, the destination’s Electronic Health Authorization Service, an online registration portal, will give immediate pre-approval for vaccinated travelers once they completely fill out their forms. […]
Talking Aviation and Tourism in St Maarten
The Caribbean’s first and longest-running conference laser-focussed on regional aviation, the sixth annual Caribavia Summit & Retreat was held at the Simpson Bay Resort on the Dutch side of the dual-nation island this week. The conference welcomed delegates from the U.S., […]