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Jamaica Tops 55,000 Visitors Since Reopening 

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Jamaica has topped 55,000 visitors since reopening tourism in the wake of the hurricane, officials said this week.  On July 2 and July 3, no tourists arrived in Jamaica, with the storm largely shutting down the island.  In the first […]

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Bonaire Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing

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It was another positive tourism month for the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire in June, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal. Last month, 12,117 stayover visitors came to Bonaire, a 5.4 percent increase compared to the same period […]

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CEO Petra Roach: "Grenada Is Open"

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Only one day after Hurricane Beryl slammed the Eastern Caribbean, Grenada’s flights were up and running. The sister islands, however, did not do so well as Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said both Carriacou and Martinique were […]

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“Significant Contributions” to St Kitts Tourism 

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St Kitts is celebrating the “successful tenure” of outgoing CEO Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, who helped spearhead a dramatic recovery for the island in the post-pandemic period.  Thompson played what the St Kitts Tourism Authority called an “integral role” in increasing […]


From Montego Bay to Kingston, Jamaica Is “Open for Business” After Hurricane 

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Jamaica has reopened for business after escaping serious damage from Hurricane Beryl.  The island’s all-important tourism sector has relaunched, with both airports and cruise ports now open again.  That includes Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport […]


Dominican Republic Nears 6 Million Visitors as Tourism Keeps Surging

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The Dominican Republic’s record-breaking tourism numbers seem to just be getting better.  The latest milestone? The country is nearing 6 million visitors in the first six months of 2024, another all-time high.  In June, the Dominican Republic reported 923,736 visitors, […]

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Saint Lucia Keeps Up Tourism Growth, Besting Pre-Pandemic Numbers 

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Saint Lucia continues to see its tourism numbers grow in 2024, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal.  In May, the destination reported 36,375 stay over arrivals, a 9 percent increase compared to May 2023.  For the year, total […]


Saint Lucia Open For Business After Hurricane Beryl 

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In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Saint Lucia has received an “all clear” from the National Emergency Management Organization. In other words, the island is open for business once again. The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association has reported that […]


Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Projecting “Record Year” 

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Antigua and Barbuda tourism is projecting a “record year” in tourist arrivals, buoyed by the recent Antigua and Barbuda Showcase event.  Antigua and Barbuda’s big travel trade event was a big “success,” according to the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and […]

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The CHTA Is Looking for the Caribbean’s Next Tourism Leaders

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is looking for the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders in the Caribbean.  The CHTA has launched the next session of its Young Leaders Forum, chaired by Barbados hotelier and former CHTA President […]


New CEO for Hotels in Curacao 

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As hotel occupancy and rates continue to climb in Curacao, the island now has new leadership for its hotel association, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Anuschka Cova has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Curacao Hotel and […]


Grenada Is Hosting the Caribbean's Top Sustainable Tourism Event

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Grenada will play host this year to one of the most impactful conferences on the Caribbean calendar: the region’s top conference on sustainable tourism.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held this year from April 22 to […]