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ResortPass Adds Dominican Republic in Wider Caribbean Expansion
ResortPass, the hotel platform that allows travelers buy day passes to participating resorts, has expanded to the Caribbean, including major markets like the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas. The Los Angeles-based company has also expanded to St Kitts, St Maarten, […]
The Wider Context to Jamaica’s Big Media Merger
Local and Global Trends By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor As promised, here is another look at the proposed RJR/Gleaner merger. This announcement comes against the backdrop of a media landscape that is constantly evolving globally, regionally and locally. Media […]
Jamaica Signs Deal on ICT Loan as Part of Wider Technology Strategy
Above: Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaica Promotions Corporation and the Development Bank of Jamaica Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday on a $20 million loan facility to […]
Sandals Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive Resort in Saint Vincent
A towering volcano. Lush rainforests. Vibrant botanical gardens. Abundant produce. The Caribbean’s strongest rum. The island of St Vincent has always been a beautiful corner of the Caribbean; but while its neighboring Grenadines have long been home to some terrific […]
The Cayman Island’s Newest Hotel Is Opening Soon on Seven Mile Beach
There’s something about Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. If you’ve been there, you know. The sand is just softer. The water is clearer. And warmer. It’s just a magical beach. It’s the crown jewel of Grand Cayman, and remains […]
American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights
From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region. And now it’s easier than ever to fly to […]
Why Christina Aguilera Is Coming to The Bahamas
It’s become one of the most prominent concert series in the wider Caribbean: Atlantis Live, the Paradise Island’ resort’s increasingly popular music program. This summer, Atlantis Live will add another big name to its lineup: Christina Aguilera, who will be […]
Travelers Keep Flocking to The Bahamas, From Nassau to Grand Bahama to Bimini
From a boom in Grand Bahama to continued growth in islands like Abaco, Andros and Cat Island, The Bahamas is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. Last year, foreign […]
5 Adults-Only Resorts to Visit Right Now in the Caribbean
Sometimes you just want that extra degree of serenity, of privacy, of seclusion. There is a reason, after all, that adults-only resorts are booming in popularity, particularly in the Caribbean: travelers want to know that when they arrive, they know […]
A New All-Inclusive W Hotel Is Opening This Year in Punta Cana
The first-ever all-inclusive W Hotel in the Caribbean is opening this year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The hotel, part of a broad expansion for parent company Marriott International, is on the list of expected 2024 […]
The Island of St Kitts Is Hot Right Now — And Travelers Are Flocking
It’s one of the most diverse tourism destinations in the Caribbean: luxury resorts, vibrant rainforests, centuries-old distilleries, uncrowded beaches and arguably the Caribbean’s premier farm-to-table movement. There’s a reason, after all, travelers have been drawn to St Kitts, an island […]
Island Routes Is Expanding to St Vincent and the Grenadines
Caribbean attraction company Island Routes is adding another destination in the Caribbean: St Vincent and the Grenadines. The company’s expansion comes ahead of sister brand Sandals Resorts International’s imminent debut of the new Sandals St Vincent resort, slated for this […]
Why to Visit Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas Right Now
Just take a short stroll around downtown Nassau and you see it. On one corner, a sparkling new Margaritaville-branded resort anchoring a new mixed-use development. A few steps away, a cutting-edge gallery by one of The Bahamas’ greatest artists. Just […]
Caribbean Hotels Off to Strong Start in 2024
The Caribbean’s hotel sector is off to a strong start so far in 2024, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy as 70.6 percent last month, representing a 3.6 percent […]
St Barth Villa Hits the Market for $50 Million
A luxury villa in St Barth has hit the market for $50.6 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access […]
It’s Getting Even Easier to Fly to Costa Rica
It’s getting easier than ever to fly to the eco-tourism hotspot of Costa Rica, and now American Airlines is set to launch another expansion to the Central American country. This summer, American Airlines is planning to double its nonstop flights […]
Southwest Airlines Relaunching More Flights to Cancun, Montego Bay
Southwest Airlines is planning a big fall push in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of five nonstop routes to popular destinations in the wider Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. That will kick off this fall, when Southwest relaunches seasonal weekend […]
Slow Start to the Year for Cancun Passenger Traffic
It’s been a slow start to the year for passenger traffic in Cancun, according to new data from airport firm ASUR. Passenger traffic in January was 2.92 million, a 0.8 percent increase over the same period in 2023. That was […]
Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All-Time Passenger Record
The Caribbean’s most popular cruise port just set another record, with The Bahamas’ Nassau Cruise Port marking 4.4 million cruise passenger arrivals in 2023. That represented an all-time record for the cruise port, which recently completed a $250 million port […]
Your Own Private Island in The Bahamas for $400K
The Bahamas has, unsurprisingly, remained the top private-island market in the wider Caribbean since the pandemic, as more and more investors look for the security and sanctuary that only private islands that can provide. This story is part of Caribbean […]
Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Turks and Caicos
South Caicos is a pristine, beach-filled, untouched eight-square-mile gem in the heart of Turks and Caicos’ “sister islands.” While the island is already home to the popular Sailrock Resort, little South Caicos is about to get a boost from the […]
2023 Was a Very Strong Year for Caribbean Hotels
Hotel occupancy continues to improve across the Caribbean, according to the latest data from analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy finished 2023 at 65.6 percent, up 7.5 percent from 2022, according to the report. In the same period, average […]
Construction Firm DCK Names New President
Leading construction management firm DCK Worldwide Group has named a new president. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including […]
Why Aruba Is the Caribbean Capital of Chef’s Tables
You walk in to what seems like an art gallery, with marble floors and a few modern pieces on the walls. Suddenly the door opens and you’re inside a dimly-lit, state-of-the-art speakeasy with a dozen chairs and a kitchen. This […]
How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination
Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find a different one, this […]
Antigua’s New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Now Has a Karaoke Bar
The dramatically-transformed Verandah Antigua resort has unveiled another new amenity: a late-night karaoke bar and lounge. The new addition, called the Wavy Wicket, the perfect spot for late-night sips and songs that’s part of an impressive slate of entertainment options […]
The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach
What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]
Belize Continues Tourism Renaissance
Tourism continues to heat up in Belize, which saw one of the Caribbean’s fastest rates of growth last year. The Caribbean hotpot on the coast of Central America saw a 25 percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2023, with a […]
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