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Jamaica Tourism Arrivals Up 2.2 Percent
Stayover tourist arrivals in Jamaica this year are up 2.2 percent, according to the country’s Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook. That number covered the winter tourist season from Dec. 15 to April 30. That is roughly in line with the […]
The First-Ever Nickelodeon Caribbean Hotel Is Now Open
The first-ever Nickelodeon Hotel has officially debuted in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The resort, which is the product of a partnership between Karisma Hotel and Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks, is a five-star, all-inclusive property. The beachfront Uvero Alto-area […]
Jamaica Hotel Association Names New President
Jamaica’s top hotel association has a new president. The Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association has named Omar Robinson its newest president. Robinson was elected by members of the association following the group’s 55th Annual General Meeting at the Sandals Ochi […]
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A Special Craft Beer Event in St Thomas
Heading to the Virgin Islands this weekend? You could be in for a treat. The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas is partnering with St Thomas’ Frenchtown Brewing Company for a special craft beer event to celebrate Father’s Day. Frenchtown, which is St […]
Holland America Line’s New Top Sushi Chef
Holland America Line has announced its newest partnership: sushi. The cruise line has announced a new collaboration with renowned sushi chef Andy Matsuda of the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles. Matsuda will be training the line’s shipboard chefs to […]
Princess Cruises Has a New Caribbean Destination
Leading cruise line Princess Cruises has announced a new Caribbean destination. The company will be offering several Caribbean vacation packages in 2017-2018, with the launch of new sailings to the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The cruises will be […]
How Aruba’s Strong Tourism Growth Can Get Even Stronger
By John Grant Op-Ed Contributor It’s no secret that the Caribbean is known for its tourism, and Aruba is no exception. In fact, 75 percent of Aruba’s GDP is from tourism dollars alone. However, with the U.S. lifting sanctions on […]
Sandals Is Expanding in Barbados
Sandals Resorts International is expanding in Barbados. The company has officially broken ground on a multimillion-dollar expansion of its Sandals Barbados resort on the island’s Dover Beach. The expansion will see the construction of an additional 222 rooms and suites, […]
VIDEO: On the Beach in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
It’s one of the gems of the Caribbean coast of Mexico: the lovely fishing village called Puerto Morelos, halfway between Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It’s a stunning stretch of Caribbean beach, with no corner more beautiful than that at […]