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Avianca Adds First A320neo as It Expands Network

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Avianca has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, marking the start of a major fleet renewal program that will strengthen its short- and medium-haul operations across the Americas — including the Caribbean. The aircraft is part of the Abra Group’s order for 138 A320neos, alongside plans for 96 Boeing 737 MAX, five Airbus A350 […]

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“If You Want a Bespoke Experience, Nevis Is the Place to Go”

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Nevis is unveiling a new look. Premier Mark Brantley introduced the island’s refreshed branding campaign during a media event this week at the Paley Center for Media in New York, part of the Caribbean Week NYC programming. The new campaign features a dramatic shift in visual identity—moving from vibrant Caribbean colors to a refined black-and-white […]

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The Bahamas Is Making a Big Sustainability Push

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From coral farms to carbon credits, The Bahamas is reshaping its tourism future by placing environmental sustainability at the center of its national agenda. With 700 islands and cays spanning more than 100,000 square miles of ocean, the archipelago has made sustainability not only a policy priority—but a defining principle of its long-term tourism strategy. […]

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“We Are the Culinary Powerhouse of the Caribbean” 

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The fine-dining eateries in Grand Case. The lolos. The food trucks. The beach bars in Orient Bay. The creole flavors. When it comes to culinary excellence in the Caribbean, Saint Martin is right at the top.  And it’s that ethos which is framing the island’s tourism efforts, according to Valerie Damaseau, Saint Martin’s Commissioner of […]


The Bahamas Is Making a Big Sustainability Push

The Pitons. The rainforest. The chocolate. Saint Lucia has long been a sought after place to visit in the Caribbean, from luxury resorts like Jade Mountain to romantic boutique hotels like the Hotel Chocolat.  And demand for the self-styled “Helen of the West Indies” continues to grow, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Tourism growth in Saint […]

Jamaica Just Tapped Usain Bolt As the Island's New Global Tourism Ambassador

Jamaica’s tourism growth hasn’t been quite as brisk as the island might like in the last year. And with the Jamaica Tourist Board looking to change that, it’s made the natural choice: tapping the world’s fastest man: Usain Bolt.  The Olympic legend has been officially named as the island’s new Global Tourism Ambassador.  The announcement […]

Anguilla Is Hotter Than Ever. Now the Island Has a New Director of Tourism. 

Anguilla is seeing record-breaking visitor totals, and now the island just named a new director of tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Anguilla’s Tourism Minster Cardigan Connor has tapped Jameel Rochester as the new director of tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board.  He will be joined by industry veteran and longtime ATB officer Chantelle Richardson as […]

American Airlines Is Expanding Its Nonstop Flights to Dominica, an Island Filled With Waterfalls, Hot Springs and Luxury Retreats

The waterfalls. The hot springs. The hiking trails. The boiling lake. Dominica is a natural wonderland, and the adventure-focused island is getting even easier to visit, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island will be getting a big boost from American Airlines beginning in August, according to Discover Dominica Authority CEO Marva Williams.  The island’s top […]

St Kitts Travel Is Now Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Hiking Mount Liamuiga. Riding the Scenic Railway. Exploring the rainforest. Savoring farm-to-table freshness. St Kitts is lush, vibrant, and dynamic. And it’s leading the island to new tourism highs, Caribbean Journal has learned. St Kitts is seeing strong momentum in its tourism sector in 2025, with significant growth in arrivals, expanded airlift, and increasing international […]

Anguilla’s New Tourism Campaign Is About “Less Screen Time, More Island Time”

Anguilla has been making a push as a year-round tourism destination (in large part thanks to hotels like Aurora Anguilla), something that’s been starting tp pay off.  Now, the island is looking to position itself as an escape — and a place for immersive experiences and digital detox.  The idea? Less screen time, more island […]

Curaçao Is Expanding Its Tourism Workforce as Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing

Curaçao is ramping up efforts to strengthen its tourism sector with a renewed focus on hospitality training. A total of 57 participants recently received certificates after completing the Hospitality Industry Training Program, an intensive course designed to prepare workers for entry-level roles in the hospitality field. The graduates were trained across multiple service areas, including […]

The Caribbean’s Biggest Tourism Event Just Kicked Off in Antigua and Barbuda 

The Caribbean’s biggest tourism event, the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, has officially kicked off in Antigua and Barbuda. Organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, this year marks the first time the twin-island nation is hosting the event, which runs through May 22 at the American University of Antigua. (Caribbean Journal will be on the […]