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Marriott’s AC Brand Opens First Hotel in Mexico
Mariott’s AC hotel brand has opened its first hotel in Mexico. The new AC Hotel Guadalajara opened its doors this week with 188 rooms. The property was developed and is owned by FibraHotel, and is operated by Marriott International. The […]
AMResorts Signs New Resort Deal in Mexico
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company has added another new property to its management portfolio. Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has signed a deal to open the Zoëtry Chamela Costalegre Mexico all-inclusive resort. The 120-room, new-build property will be located 90 miles […]
IHG Keeps Expanding in Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group is continuing its rapid expansion in Mexico. The company has announced the addition of another hotel to its Mexican portfolio: the new-build Staybridge Suites San Luis Potosi hotel. The first Staybridge Suites in the city, the 97-suite […]
VIDEO: The Bustling Beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The energetic sand of Playa del Carmen By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor You know those tranquil Caribbean beaches where the only sound is the wind rustling palm fronds and the only footprints on the sand are yours? This is […]
IHG Expands in Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group is expanding in the region again. The company has opened a new 188-room Holiday Inn in the state of Guanajuato. The Holiday Inn & Suites Leon Plaza Mayor follows an investment of more than $14.6 million, and […]
The 10 Best Getaways to Try in Mexico
All inclusive Mexico: it’s a different part of the country, and often a very comfortable and luxurious one. We’ve always said that there’s no shortage of top All Inclusive Mexico resorts, particularly the eastern coast of Mexico. Indeed, the 81-mile stretch between Puerto […]
Air France Begins A380 Flights to Mexico
Air France has officially inaugurated its Airbus A380 on the Paris-Mexico City route. The French national carrier is offering six frequencies between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Mexico City, with three on an Airbus A380 and three on a Boeing 777-300. […]
How Many People Came to This Year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace
This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace was a big draw for the region, according to the latest numbers from the Bahamas. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s signature event, which was held at Atlantis Paradise Island, drew more than 1,100 people, […]
JetBlue’s Reaction to the Major US-Mexico Aviation Agreement
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The US and Mexico have signed a landmark aviation agreement, and one major carrier to the Caribbean is praising the deal. JetBlue Airways says it is applauding the United States Department of Transportation on its recent […]
IHG Expands in Mexico With Puebla Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff InterContinental Hotels Group is ramping up its expansion in Mexico. The company announced the debut of its latest hotel, Staybridge Suites Puebla in the city of Puebla this week. The eight-story, extended-stay property has 129 […]
JetBlue Launches Mexico City Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has launched daily flights to Mexico City from both Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, the carrier announced. Mexico City is the New York City-based carrier’s 91st destination and 35th in the wider Latin America and […]
Starwood Planning Another W Hotel in Mexico
By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a new W Hotel in Mexico next year. The company will debut W Punta de Mita in the Los Veneros community on the Riviera Nayarit. The […]
Are You a Single Traveler? Here’s Where to Go in the Caribbean.
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon More Caribbean travelers than ever are choosing to fly solo, but single status is no barrier to the value and convenience that staying at an all-inclusive resort can offer. Whether you’re yearning for a holiday romance; like […]
AMResorts Adding Another Hotel in Mexico
Another new property as expansion continues By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts’ regional expansion continues. The company announced plans to open a Sunscape Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta in December. That would be the company’s fourth property in the […]
Air Canada’s Newest Mexico Flights
Above: an Air Canada plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada has officially launched its newest service to the region: nonstop flights between Montreal and Mexico City. The new flights are operating Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The flights […]
First TRYP By Wyndham Hotel Opens in Mexico
Above: TRYP By Wyndham By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever TRYP By Wyndham hotel has opened in Mexico. The new property, which is located just a few steps from the World Trade Center in Mexico City, is the brand’s […]
Apple Leisure Group Expands With New Mexico Hotel
Above: Los Cabos By the Caribbean Journal staff Apple Leisure Group is continuing its expansion in the wider region. The travel giant announced that it would soon be opening its newest Breathless branded resort in Mexico. The Breathless Cabo San […]
Hard Rock Planning New Resort in Mexico
Above: Hard Rock’s existing hotel in Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff Hard Rock International is expanding its footprint on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The company announced this week plans to open the new Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Cancun […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2014
In many ways, travel defines the Caribbean. It inspires, it creates, it entertains, it employs. It moves people and it moves souls. And travel and tourism are the Caribbean’s largest economic driver. To celebrate the world of Caribbean travel, we […]
Island Bites: Tasting Aguachile, Mexico’s Version of Ceviche
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’ve never met a ceviche I didn’t like. Fish, shrimp, mixto ¬¬¬– I’ve devoured them all with gusto, and for me, no trip to Mexico’s Caribbean Coast is complete without least a bowl a […]
Hyatt Continuing Expansion in Mexico
Above: Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt is continuing its expansion push in Mexico. The company has signed a franchise agreement for a Hyatt House property in Mexico City, part of a wave of new hotels set to open […]
Expedia: Dominican Republic, St Maarten Lead Growth in Caribbean Travel Demand
Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY – Demand for travel to the Caribbean region grew 20 percent in the first three quarters of 2013, according to a new report from Expedia. The fastest growing markets […]
Bringing Travelers to Haiti
By Alexander Britell After years of neglect, Haiti’s tourism sector is picking up steam again — with new flights from companies like JetBlue and the addition of tour packages for the first time from outlets like Canada’s Transat. While the […]
Talking Caribbean Travel With Expedia’s Marco Tagliatti
Above: Luperón in the Dominican Republic (Photo: GDR) By Alexander Britell Despite its traditional allure as a vacation destination, the Caribbean is finding itself in an increasingly competitive global travel marketplace. But while the onset of the global financial crisis […]
Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow to Make Visits to Honduras, Mexico
Above: Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow’s agenda for the next week includes official visits to Honduras and Mexico. Barrow departs Wednesday for an official visit to Honduras, at the invitation […]
Wyndham’s New Punta Cana All-Inclusive Now Has an Opening Date
It’s been through several iterations (and brands), but now the former Jewel Punta Cana has a new brand and a new look: the Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana. The latest push by Wyndham into the increasingly competitive all-inclusive space is its […]
This Top Riviera Maya Resort Brand Is Expanding to Montego Bay, Jamaica
It’s one of the top all-inclusive resorts on the Riviera Maya in Mexico: UNICO 20°87°, which has earned rave reviews for its locally-focused, authenticity rich adults-only experience in the Mexican Caribbean. And now the UNICO brand is adding another latitude […]
This Cancun-Area All-Inclusive Is Expanding With a New Idea for Family Resorts
If you’ve traveled with kids, you know it’s, well, not exactly the same as taking an adults-only vacation. There’s always the challenge of making your group blend in with the other guests. After all, every group of travelers has a […]