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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pigeon Point, Tobago

Marriott Tobago Project Set to Launch Construction Next Year

The final design of the $81 million Marriott Hotel project, at Rocky Point, on the island of Tobago, is nearing completion and construction is expected to start in 2023. At a tour recently on the property, Superior Hotels Ltd …

This Caribbean Island’s Biggest Hotel Is For Sale

The four-star Tobago hotel, the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort, is up for sale again.The government of Trinidad and Tobago is now looking for an owner/international operator/investor for the 178-room and 22-suites hotel. This was confirmed by state …

Caribbean Airlines to Launch Tobago-Barbados Flights

Caribbean Airlines is launching yet another new route, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Trinidad-based airline is set to kick off a new route between Tobago and Barbados, adding more connectivity to the Southern Caribbean island. The route creates a …

Caribbean Airlines to Launch New York-Tobago Flights

Caribbean Airlines has launched a major new route to the Caribbean island of Tobago. For the first time in years, the island will have nonstop service from the continental United States. Beginning May 5, Caribbean Airlines will be running …

What’s Next for Tourism in Tobago?

Tobago like other Caribbean islands have been economically impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, however stakeholder consultation and collaboration is “key to the rebound of the tourism sector.” That’s according to newly appointed Tobago House of Assembly Tourism Secretary Tashia …

Marriott Opens New Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad and Tobago’s hotel room stock is set to receive a boost with the Brix, Autograph Collection by Marriott, opening this weekend. The 161-room US$51 million hotel, located at Coblentz Avenue, Port of Spain, will feature art from local artists …

British Airways Resumes Saint Lucia-Trinidad Flights

British Airways has resumed service between Saint Lucia and Port of Spain, Trinidad. The extension of the carrier’s flights to Saint Lucia operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This summer, the carrier will operate service five times per …

Virgin Atlantic to Restart Tobago Flights

Virgin Atlantic is relaunching its service to the island of Tobago, Caribbean Journal has learned. The UK carrier will be operating twice-weekly flights from London Heathrow starting Jan. 29. Flights will run on Tuesdays and Sundays, including a one …

KLM Is Back in Trinidad and Tobago

After 20 years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has returned to the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.The airline is now operating flights between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. The airline is currently operating three weekly flights, …

Caribbean Airlines Relaunches Orlando-Trinidad Flights

Caribbean Airlines has relaunched another to Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Journal has learned.. The carrier is restarting service between Orlando and Trinidad, with flights set to operate twice weekly between Orlando and Port of Spain, with service on Mondays …

Trinidad and Tobago Is Now Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

Trinidad and Tobago is now open for tourism, with protocols specifically allowing fully vaccinated travelers. The twin-island destination considers travelers fully vaccinated if 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of an WHO-approved vaccine like Modern …

A Major New Caribbean Airport Project

The island of Tobago is getting a major new international airport terminal, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The island’s ANR Robinson International Airport is set for a significant expansion project that will include the construction of a new terminal …

AMResorts Expanding to Aruba, Tobago

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) was able to find out the destinations where AMResorts’ ongoing and future projects can be found. This story is part of …

Caribbean Airlines Relaunches Flights from Jamaica

Caribbean Airlines has relaunched its commercial operations from its hub in Kingston. The airline has resumed daily flights between Kingston and New York, with nonstop flights between Kingston and both Toronto and Miami to begin this week. “The resumption …

Virgin Atlantic Is Returning to the Caribbean

Virgin Atlantic will be returning to the Caribbean, the carrier announced. On Aug. 1, Virgin will resume flying from London Heathrow to Barbados, kicking off a Caribbean return that will continue in October. In October, Virgin Atlantic will be …

Caribbean Airlines Ramping Up Trinidad-Tobago Flights

Caribbean Airlines is ramping up its domestic operations between Trinidad and Tobago, the carrier said in a statement. Beginning June 1, Caribbean Airlines will be increasing its flight frequency on what’s known as the “domestic air bridge” between …

Caribbean Airlines: Social Distancing “In Place”

Trinidad-based airline Caribbean Airlines says it putting a major focus on social distancing and sanitization. The carrier, which is still running service within Trinidad and Tobago, said social distancing practices were “in place” on its domestic operations. Once international …

STR: March Data Shows Extent of Pandemic’s Impact on Caribbean Hotels

By Rico Louw Client Account Manager, STR HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing the harsh impact of COVID-19 travel limitations and mitigation efforts, Caribbean hotels reported double-digit declines in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during March, according to data from STR. …