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St Maarten Cruise Port Planning Improvements
By the Caribbean Journal staff Port St Maarten is planning a series of improvement projects, officials announced this week. The new investments are part of a “primary focus of getting additional business in 2020 and beyond,” according to a statement. […]
The Cliff Hotel in Negril Is Making Improvements
Changes at Jamaica’s best new hotel By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Cliff hotel in Negril, Jamaica is less than a year old but it’s already making improvements. When the retreat reopens after the off-season break on October 1, […]
Scrub Island Planning $12.5 Million in Capital Improvements
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has partnered with Waypoint Real Estate Consulting in an effort to increase awareness of real estate offerings and stimulate villa development around the island. The new partnership with […]
Royal Caribbean Retaining Majesty of the Seas in Fleet, Planning Improvements
Above: Majesty of the Seas By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Royal Caribbean will be retaining its Majesty of the Seas ship in its fleet, changing course after an announcement in 2014 that it would be transferring the ship. Royal Caribbean’s […]
Haiti Getting $27 Million for Transportation Improvements
Above: Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is getting a $27 million grant to improve transportation infrastructure, following approval from the Inter-American Development Bank. The grant will help modernize and improve the management of Haiti’s roads […]
American Airlines Planning $2 Billion in “Customer Improvements”
Above: a redesigned cabin By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is planning $2 billion in customer improvements, the company said Monday. The plans include fully lie-flat seats, international Wi-Fi, a new Admirals Club designa nd an “upgraded assortment of […]
Martinique Planning Improvements at Aime Cesaire International Airport
Above: Martinique’s Serge Letchimy (centre) signs the agreement By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique will be embarking on a project to renovate the French department’s Aime Cesaire International Airport. Serge Letchimy, president of Martinique’s Regional Council, signed the agreement on […]
St Lucia, Grenada and St Vincent to Receive Broadband Improvements
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia, Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines will be part of the first phase of a 10-year Information and Communication Technology programme funded by the World Bank. The Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Programme […]
Improvements in Bahamian Prison System
Above: Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest at the L.E.A.D. Conference (BIS Photo) The rate of recidivism at the Bahamas’ Fox Hill prison has hovered around 20 percent or less for three of the last four years, which officials said […]
First Grand Cayman, Tulum and Roatan. Now Kimpton Is Opening in the Dominican Republic
Locally-focused restaurants, sleek lobbies, thoughtful service and a reinvention of how hotels do happy hour. Kimpton has always been a unique hotel brand; but it wasn’t until 2016 that the company actually came to the Caribbean, with the outstanding Kimpton […]
In Montego Bay, the Caribbean’s Best Villa Resort Is Getting a New Look
You wake up to a freshly-prepared breakfast of ackee and salftish, fried dumplings and fresh papaya juice. Then it’s time for a choice: a day at the pool, gazing out at the sea; or perhaps a wellness journey. Your butler […]
Airlift Boost Helps Fuel Tourism Comeback in Bermuda
After struggling for several years out of the pandemic, the island of Bermuda saw a renaissance in 2023, according to a new report from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Last year saw across-the-board tourism improvements, including air capacity, arrivals and cruise […]
This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Is Reopening After a Renovation
Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts has reopened its Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The property is reopening on Dec. 1 after nearly eight months and a $35 million investment, with a focus on what […]
Tranquility Beach Anguilla Seeing Strong Sales
The Tranquility Beach Anguilla residential resort is nearing a sellout, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for […]
Grenada’s Top All-Inclusive Resort Is Getting an Upgrade
Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort, one of the premier luxury resorts in the Caribbean, is getting an upgrade. The all-inclusive resort on Grand Anse Beach is temporarily closed for the rest of the summer to make improvements to the property. […]
Cancun Has a New Visitor Tax
Cancun has been one of the hottest travel destinations in the hemisphere since the pandemic, and now the Mexican Caribbean tourism capital is making a major change for visitors. Effective this month, Cancun is now charging all visitors an $18.80 […]
This Top British Virgin Islands Resort Is Going Independent
One of the top resorts in the British Virgin Islands will once again be operating as an independent property. The BVI’s Scrub Island Resort is ending its 11-year affiliation with Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Scrub Island was actually the first hotel […]
Margaritaville at Sea Is Back for Bahamas Cruises
Margaritaville’s first-ever cruise ship has returned to the water after a multimillion-dollar round of improvements. The 658-cabin Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship is once again sailing to The Bahamas out of the Port of Palm Beach. This summer, the […]
Caribbean Airline Winair Has a New CEO
St Maarten-based regional airline Winair has named a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. Aviation industry veteran Hans van de Velde will be succeeding outgoing CEO Michael Cleaver, who retired from his role as CEO this week. He […]
A Major Renovation for This Antigua All-Inclusive
One of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is embarking on an “extensive” renovation project with plans to reopen in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua is launching a “multimillion-dollar” renovation timed for completion […]
The Best Value Resort in Turks and Caicos
Mornings on the beach, afternoon shopping strolls in the Village, rum punches by twilight, dinners under palm trees. Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is one of the most vibrant, colorful destinations in the Caribbean; and while Turks and […]
An Under-the-Radar Resort in Saint Lucia Gets a New Look
It’s never been at the top of the trendiest places to stay in Saint Lucia. But Saint Lucia’s venerable Windjammer Landing resort has just completed a major upgrade, one that could turn an under-the-radar Saint Lucia property into a new […]
The Dominican Republic Has a New Luxury Resort
There’s a new haven for luxury travelers in the Dominican Republic — and it just so happens that it’s set within the country’s greatest resort. The renowned Casa de Campo Resort and Villas has unveiled its new “Premier Club,” a luxury […]
Cayman Islands Tourism Resurgence Continues
It’s been a strong year for Cayman Islands tourism as the destination continues its post-pandemic rebirth. That growth has continued through what is traditionally the Caribbean’s shoulder season — and it’s been borne out in surging numbers for the destination’s national […]
This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Just Completed a $6M Renovation
Saint Lucia’s popular Coconut Bay Beach Resort has completed a $6 million renovation project. The resort reopened its doors earlier this month after a wide-ranging update that included guest rooms, the CocoLand Kidz Klub, the Wedding Center, tennis and basketball […]
A New Caribbean Private Island Hotel Project
A new private-island hotel project is coming to the Caribbean, with a dramatic transformation of an historic hotel, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive […]
Lawsuit Seeks to Settle Ownership of St John’s Caneel Bay
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
The Dominican Republic’s Best Hotel Is Opening a New Premier Club
The Dominican Republic’s best hotel has just added a major new offering: the Premier Club at Casa de Campo, a new level of luxury for the legendary property. The Premier Club will include a total of 58 new suites: 26 […]
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