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The Dominican Republic has quietly become a new aviation hub in the Caribbean in recent years, with several new airlines popping up to serve the regional market.  That includes carriers like Arajet and SKYhigh Dominicana, both based in Santa Domingo, […] The post Dominican Republic Airline Launching St Croix Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SydKgH

It’s about to get even easier to visit the islands of the Dutch Caribbean, with new plans by regional carrier Winair to expand in the region.  Winair, which is based in St Maarten, is expanding its service to Aruba, Curacao […] The post St Maarten’s Winair Is Adding More Flights to Aruba and Curacao   appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SydKS8

Celebrity Cruises has a new ship headed for the Caribbean this winter.  Celebrity has officially taken delivery of the new celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the company’s Edge Series.  The newly-built ship will be heading to Fort Lauderdale in […] The post Celebrity Cruises Has a New Ship Heading for the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyZj6Z

The US Virgin Islands is set to host a major Caribbean hotel investment conference.  The 2023 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit, CHICOS, is being hosted Nov. 12-14 at the newly-opened Westin Beach Resort and Spa […] The post US Virgin Islands Set to Host Major Caribbean Investment Conference  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyZ3nt

Small-ship cruise line Azamara has named a new chief executive officer.  The company has tapped Dondra Ritzenthaler as its new chief executive officer; Ritzenthaler was most recently the senior Vice President of sales, trade support and services for the Americas […] The post Azamara Names New CEO appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyZ3Rw

Posadas, the largest hotel operator in Mexico, has announced a strategic alliance with Kempinski Hotel Cancún, a part of the European luxury hotel brand, to commercialize its 363 rooms in Quintana Roo. This property will be available through Posadas’ commercial platform, adding […] The post Is Kempinski Getting into the All-Inclusive Space? appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyZ30B

It’s been a big start to November for JetBlue, which just added two more nonstop routes to the Caribbean this week. The carrier is now operating nonstop service from Orlando to two destinations in the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana and […] The post JetBlue Just Launched New Nonstop Punta Cana Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyXJwl

Global restaurant brand Beefbar has opened its first-ever Caribbean restaurant on the island of St Barth.  The island’s new Beefbar has made its debut at the Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf St Barth in Gustavia at the beginning of this […] The post Beefbar Just Opened Its First Caribbean Location in St Barth  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyWqQw

Tourism in The Bahamas is stronger than it has ever been, officials said this week.   In the first three quarters of 2023, The Bahamas welcomed more than 7.2 million visitors, equalling in nine months the total number of arrivals […] The post Travelers Are Flocking to The Bahamas Right Now appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyTV4y

One of the top luxury resorts in The Bahamas has officially reopened for the season.  The Cove. Eleuthera has reopened for the 2023 winter season, on the heels of a multi-phased, property-wide renovation.  The project included everything from the guest […] The post This Eleuthera Luxury Resort Just Reopened  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyTTw3

Park Hyatt is opening its second resort in the Caribbean region with plans to debut in the year 2025, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The new-build project, slated to open in 2025, will join the existing Park Hyatt St Kitts, […] The post Park Hyatt Is Opening a Second Caribbean Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyTTkF

Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess cruise ship has arrived in Galveston, Texas, the largest-ever Princess ship to be based in Texas.  The 3,600-passenger ship will be sailing roundtrip voyages to the Western Caribbean for a season running through March 24, 2024.  […] The post Princess Cruises Has a New Caribbean Ship  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyTCsC

JetBlue just kicked off an historic new route between Los Angeles and The Bahamas.  The carrier has officially begun new flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, The Bahamas.  The new route, which launched […] The post JetBlue’s First-Ever Los Angeles-Bahamas Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyQkqX

The Dominican Republic’s record-breaking tourism numbers are showing no signs of slowing down, according to newly-released data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  The Dominican Republic reported 531.017 stavover arrivals in October, the most ever for the country in the […] The post Another Month of Strong Tourism Growth for Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyQkgB

United just launched its newest route to the island of Jamaica, with landmark service between Denver Colo. and the tourism hub of Montego Bay. The new nonstop route comes a few days after United launched another route from Denver, with […] The post United Just Added a New Route to Jamaica  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyQkWl

Sunwing is planning a big push to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas this winter.  The Canadian travel giant is relaunching a pair of routes to Freeport in December: service between Montreal and Freeport and service between Toronto […] The post Sunwing Relaunching Grand Bahama Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyQkLG

Cancun is home to one of the fastest-growing airports in the Caribbean, and the Mexican Caribbean hotspot is getting even more flights this winter.  United Airlines is ramping up its service to Cancun, with plans to offer more than 200 […] The post United Is Adding More Flights to Cancun This Winter appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyQVcQ

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched sales for its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua.  Aqua, part of the line’s expanded “Prima Plus Class,” will be setting sail in April 2025.  The company has launched sales for Aqua’s first sailings to the […] The post Norwegian Launches Sales for Newest Cruise Ship’s Caribbean Sailings appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyNmcC

St Martin’s La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel is reopening this month after a renovation project.  The luxury resort, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, has reimagined eight of its Pool Villas under the leadership of Rottet Studio.  The […] The post St Martin’s La Samanna to Reopen After Renovation  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyNmNT

JetBlue just kicked off its first-ever nonstop service to the island of St Kitts, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The landmark service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport touched down at St Kitts’ Robert L Bradshaw International Airport in […] The post JetBlue Just Launched Nonstop Flights to St Kitts  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyNm9n

November is Caribbean Tourism Month, when the Caribbean Tourism Organization begins a monthlong push to focus on the region’s biggest economic driver.  This year’s Caribbean Tourism Month Theme is “One Caribbean: Investing in Our People, Protecting Our Planet, Prosperity for […] The post CTO Kicks Off Caribbean Tourism Month appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyNlsc

United Airlines is launching a new nonstop route to the Caribbean this week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is kicking off a new route between Denver and Montego Bay, Jamaica, the company confirmed.  The new route, which launches Nov. […] The post United Is Launching New Flights to Montego Bay appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyNlZQ

Southwest Airlines is planning a significant Caribbean expansion out of the Orlando market, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning June 4, Southwest will be kicking off five new routes to the Caribbean out of Orlando.  That includes new routes from Orlando […] The post Southwest Airlines Adding Turks and Caicos, Punta Cana Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyGwr2

Fast-growing Dominican carrier Arajet has added another new route connecting the Dominican Republic and South America.  Arajet has officially launched nonstop service between Santo Domingo and Santiago, Chile.  The first flight touched down in Santiago this week, with a flight […] The post New Chile-Dominican Republic Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyGwPq

Bahamian national flag carrier Bahamasair is relaunching its service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The service between Raleigh and Grand Bahama International Airport will resume on Nov. 12, Bahamian tourism officials confirmed this week.  […] The post Bahamasair Relaunching Raleigh-Durham-Grand Bahama Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyGvwF

Air Canada is set to launch a new nonstop route between Canada and the French Caribbean this winter.  The carrier will be kicking off a new route between Toronto and Fort-de-France, Martinique beginning Dec. 16.  The new service will be […] The post Air Canada Is Adding New Flights to the French Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyDR3h

Royal Caribbean has revealed the name for its newest cruise ship, set to debut in the summer of 2025: Star of the Seas.  The new cruise ship will be the second in the company’s new “Icon Class,” following Icon of […] The post Royal Caribbean Has a Name for Its Newest Cruise Ship  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SyDQvp

Tortola’s beloved Sugar Mill Hotel has officially reopened for the season, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The boutique British Virgin Islands resort, also home to one of the island’s most popular restaurants, began welcoming back guests last week.  The hotel has […] The post This Popular Tortola Hotel Just Reopened  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy9spd

St Maarten-based Caribbean airline Winair has expanded, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular regional carrier has added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, which arrived this week at Princess Juliana International Airport.  Winair will be starting its winter schedule with two […] The post St Maarten-Based Airline Winair Just Expanded appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy7JmB

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charlotte Nenninger, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at the Sandals Ochi resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Ocho Rios, Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy5Wky

It’s a tucked-away crescent bay at the very southern tip of Aruba: Baby Beach, a sparkling turquoise beach that’s become one of the island’s most sought-after stretches of sand.  Baby Beach, close to the island’s up-and-coming cultural hotspot of San […] The post Caribbean Moment: On the Sand at Baby Beach, Aruba appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy5WZh

Panama’s premier all-inclusive resort, the Los Establos Boutique Resort, has just added a major new amenity: pickleball.  The boutique luxury hotel has added a newly-constructed court, set atop a hill, with professional-grade facilities and a view of Panama’s famous Volcan […] The post Panama’s Top All-Inclusive Resort Just Added Pickleball appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy3mhk

St Thomas is getting its first new-build hotel in more than two decades, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Hampton by Hilton St Thomas officially broke ground this week in the Havensight area of the island, a five-story hotel with […] The post Hampton by Hilton Breaks Ground in St Thomas  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sy1P6L

It’s quietly become one of the fastest-growing all-inclusive destinations in the Caribbean: the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao, which has become haven for new all-inclusive development in recent years.  The key for Curacao seems to be to be a different […] The post Curacao Is Developing a New Kind of All-Inclusive Destination  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxymqq

Air transport is crucial to the island nations of the region — and now one destination is putting a renewed emphasis on the sector.  The Bahamas just launched its first-ever Aviation Week, a full schedule of events focused on growing, […] The post The Bahamas Just Launched Its First-Ever Aviation Week  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxymgc

The MC Hotel Group, a leading international luxury hotel and hospitality group based in London, recently bought one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. MC is the owner of some of the world’s most prestigious […] The post Top Caribbean Luxury Resort Sold for $14M appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxymQ7

It’s the undisputed luxury leader on the island of Dominica: the Secret Bay resort.  But the hotel, which put Dominica on the map for luxury travelers when it debuted a decade ago, isn’t just luxe — it’s also sustainable.  For […] The post Dominica’s Top Luxury Resort Is Also Green  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxw6xV

Atlantis Paradise Island has long been one of the Caribbean’s top New Year’s Eve destinations, and this year’s end-of-year bash will be no different.  Super producer Timbaland, multi-platinum band Maroon 5 and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris will headline […] The post Maroon 5, Timbaland to Headline New Year’s Eve at Atlantis Paradise Island appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxsSMt

One of the world’s premier rugby tournament is coming to Grenada next month.  The Club Rugby 7s Tournament is back in Grenada for its second year, brining together 18 of the world’s best men’s and women’s Elite 7s teams.  This […] The post Grenada Is Hosting a Big Rugby Tournament  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxrRDl

A new adults-only resort is coming to the island of Aruba next year.  Spanish brand Iberostar is opening its first-ever resort in the Dutch Caribbean, with plans to debut in the fall of 2024.  The Iberostar Grand Aruba will have […] The post A New Adults-Only Resort Is Coming to Aruba  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3hL

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent in this beautiful image of Mullet Bay Beach in St Maarten.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mullet Bay, St Maarten appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3Vj

Through its partnership with Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico is adding several new routes to Mexico next year, including a new nonstop route to Merida on the Yucatan peninsula.  Beginning in July of next year, Aeromexico will be operating a new […] The post Aeromexico Adding Atlanta-Merida Flights  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxlFkL

The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba is set to launch an impossibly appetizing culinary event: a rum and lobster festival.  The first-ever Saba Rum & Lobster Fest will run from Nov. 6-12, with culinary experiences, music, art and a […] The post This Caribbean Island Is Hosting a Rum and Lobster Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/Sxhn9Z

Cayman Airways has launched service to its newest destination: the island of Barbados, with weekly scheduled service now directly linking the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman with the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados.   The inaugural service is […] The post Cayman Airways Just Launched Nonstop Flights to Barbados  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxfBlp

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts is launching a very different kind of culinary festival in the Caribbean next month: a “Food & Slime” Festival.  The inaugural Food & Slime Festival will be held from Nov. 3-Nov. 30 at both the Nickelodeon […] The post Nickelodeon’s New “Food & Slime” Festival in Punta Cana  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxbbQr

Grenada will play host to the return of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Development conference next spring.  The Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will be held from April 22-24, 2024 in Grenada, the first time the conference will have […] The post Grenada to Host Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxXzwF

Barbados is set to begin its popular Food & Rum Festival on the island next week.  Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s culinary celebration, which returned last year after a pandemic hiatus, is being held this year under the theme of “Feed […] The post Barbados Set for Food and Rum Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxVNG2

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ronald Schlundt Sr. ofStewartstown Pa, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset at the Buccaneer resort in St Croix, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […] The post Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset, St Croix Style appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxSXLw

The Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival is back again for 2024, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The festival, which debuted to broad praise last March, will be returning March 13-17, 2024.  The five-day event, hosted at Atlantis Paradise Island, […] The post The Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival Is Back appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxQjbq

Hilton is set to unveil its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean next month: the Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort.  The newly-rebranded property is set at the former Royal Uno resort, which had been part of the Royal Resorts […] The post Hilton Set to Debut New Cancun All-Inclusive in November appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxQjNN

The Dominican Republic’s “historic” tourism arrivals continue to grow, according to new numbers from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  The Dominican Republic reported 478,794 stayover arrivals in September, a whopping 48 percent increase over the same month in 2019, before […] The post “Historic” Tourism Numbers Continue in Dominican Republic  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxQj8n

Sonesta is partnering with development firm CLERHP on a major new development in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It’s called the Larimar City and Resort, with plans for completion in late 2025 to early 2026.  This story […] The post Sonesta’s New Destination Resort Project in the Dominican Republic appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxPqz7

The cruise season has officially begun in one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, particularly in the luxury sector. Seabourn Pursuit was the […] The post Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxMpfS

Music stars, delicious Caribbean food, endless cultural celebration.  This is the best Christmas festival in the Caribbean, and it’s a unique way to spend the festive season in the islands.  St Croix’s beloved Crucian Christmas is back again this year, […] The post This Is the Caribbean’s Best Christmas Festival  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxK0tn

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference, one of the region’s premier tourism gatherings, has begun in Turks and Caicos.  This year’s event, the first since before the pandemic, is being hosted at the Shore Club resort in […] The post Major Caribbean Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Turks and Caicos  appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxJkC8

One of Saint Lucia’s top all-inclusive resorts has reopened following a number of upgrade projects.  The Coconut Bay resort in Vieux Fort is open again following a number of enhancements made during its annual closure.  That includes the launch of […] The post Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Reopens Following Upgrades appeared first on Caribbean Journal. http://dlvr.it/SxG686