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Turks and Caicos Has a New Minister of Tourism
Anguilla Names New Destination Experience Manager
Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named a new Destination Experience manager, the ATB said in a statement. The organization has promoted Jameel Rochester to the role, in which he will be responsible for “engaging with Tourism stakeholders to develop and manage …
Bahamas Looks to Tap Charter Yacht Market
The Bahamas is looking to tap into the increasingly popular charter yacht market, as demand for the industry continues to grow. Accordingly, the destination held a special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show in West Palm Beach this week. The two-day, charter …
A New Way to Explore Jamaica: By Bike
Jamaica has launched a new program aimed at helping travelers explore the island in a new, pandemic-safe way: by bike. The new Discover Jamaica by Bike program launched this week with a kick-off ride at Kingston’s Spanish Court Hotel that …
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Hotels, Film Projects Driving New Investment in Nevis
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Barbados Tourism Names New Chairman
There’s a new chairman of the board of directors of Barbados Tourism Marketing and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Caribbean Journal has learned. Roseanne Myers has been taped for the role, according to Tourism Minister Lisa Cummins. “This is a …
This Caribbean Island Is Seeing a Surge in Luxury Hotel Development
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Bahamas to Host Virtual Romance Expo
The Bahamas is looking to solidity its place as one of the world’s top wedding and honeymoon destinations with a pair of romance expos next month. The two virtual events, dubbed “From The Bahamas With Love” will run on March …
Dominica Gets “Safe Travels” Stamp
The Caribbean island of Dominica has received a “Safe Travels Stamp” from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The stamp is a global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism, aiming to reassure travelers that the destination’s protocols meet …
The Cove at Atlantis Is Reopening in The Bahamas
One of the leading luxury resorts in The Bahamas is set to reopen this week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Cove at Atlantis, the 600-unit, all-suite resort at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort is reopening its doors on Feb. 11, …
Saint Lucia Launches Updated Travel Protocols
Saint Lucia’s government has revealed a change to one of its core arrival protocols for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island will soon require all incoming visitors to obtain a negative PCR test five days before arrival in the …
Bahamas’ SLS and Rosewood Baha Mar to Reopen in March
Two of the leading resorts in The Bahamas are slated to reopen in March, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both the Rosewood Baha Mar and SLS Baha Mar resorts on Cable Beach in Nassau will reopen on March 4. That will …
Bermuda Tourism Launches Global CEO Search
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has kicked off a global search for the organization’s new chief executive officer. Interim CEO Glenn Jones is currently serving in the role, following the resignation of former CEO Kevin Dallas last year. “A global CEO …
A New Adults-Only Resort Just Opened in Punta Cana
La Collection Resorts’ Live Aqua brand has opened its first-ever resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new adults-only Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana officially opened this week, the first new resort to open in the …
Bermuda Tourism Authority Names New Chief Marketing Officer
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has tapped former Nassau Paradise Island executive Douglas Trueblood as its new chief sales and marketing officer. Trueblood had most recently served as senior Vice President of marketing for the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board in …
Aruba Expands Testing for New CDC Mandate
Aruba says it has expanded its testing capabilities ahead of the new CDC mandate that all incoming travelers to the US show proof of a negative test. Aruba tourism officials said “All necessary facilities and procedures are in place for …
Belize Gets “Safe Travels” Stamp
Belize has received the “Safe Travels Stamp” from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The stamp, billed as the first global safety and hygiene stamp for destinations, was awarded to the country at the end of last month. The aim …
A New Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has a new director, following the election of Puerto Rico’s new Governor, Pedro Pierluisi. Carlos Mercado Santiago has been appointed to the role, succeeding Carla Campos, who had served as executive director for four years. …
Caribbean Hotels Urging Canada to Reconsider New Testing Policy
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association says it is urging the government of Canada to reconsider its new testing rules for return travel to the country. The rule, which took effect Jan. 7, requires all residents and travelers entering Canada …
