
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 […]
Cayman Islands Waives Pre-Testing for Visitors

The Cayman Islands has waived testing for visitors. “Pre-arrival Covid-19 testing is no longer required to enter the Cayman Islands,” the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism announced in a statement. In a major change to the destination’s travel protocols, the […]
Curacao Hotels Are Starting to Top Pre-Pandemic Levels

Hotels in Curacao are starting to outperform their pre-pandemic occupancy levels, according to new data from the Curacao Hotel and Tourism Association. Last month, the island’s large hotels had occupancy of 66.4 percent, a 2.3 percent increase over the same […]
A New Caribbean “Guide” for Coral Reef Restoration

Healthy coral reefs aren’t just essential for the Caribbean ecosystem — they’re also vital for the Caribbean tourism economy. That’s the impetus behind a major new guide for coral reef restoration specifically aimed at the Caribbean tourism industry. The new “Guide,” […]