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The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Announces Dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2025

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Announces Dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2025

In collaboration with the Division of Festivals, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism announces the official dates for the 2025 St. Thomas Carnival. Scheduled to be held from April 27 to May 3, 2025, this year’s annual celebration will continue to showcase the best of culture through food, music, and vibes!

OPENING OF FIRST LUXURY HQ RESORT & RESIDENCES, AT THE CELEBRATED HODGES BAY RESORT IN ANTIGUA

OPENING OF FIRST LUXURY HQ RESORT & RESIDENCES, AT THE CELEBRATED HODGES BAY RESORT IN ANTIGUA

28 January 2025 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

HQ Hotels & Residences, the groundbreaking, innovative lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by visionary entrepreneur Sam Nazarian through a strategic alliance with Wyndham and its Registry Collection Hotels brand, today announced the opening of its debut resort: Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences. Nestled on the coast of Northern Antigua, its arrival sets the stage for an ambitious pipeline of future HQ openings and marks the start of what is expected to quickly become a carefully curated portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels and resorts—each meticulously tailored to the needs of the modern traveler.

Cayman Islands 2024 Visitation Strong Despite Storm Setbacks

Cayman Islands 2024 Visitation Strong Despite Storm Setbacks

23 January 2025 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

The Cayman Islands ended 2024 on a high note welcoming 437,842 stayover visitors between January and December 2024 representing a 2% increase over 2023’s numbers. March 2024 saw the second highest number of arrivals ever for the destination with 57,040 stayover visitors. December was also a standout month with 52,046 stayover visitors – the second highest number of visitors for December in recorded history and an increase of 4.3% year over year.

2025 Caribbean Travel Deals Heat Up with Divi Resorts’ Spectacular Winter Sale

2025 Caribbean Travel Deals Heat Up with Divi Resorts’ Spectacular Winter Sale

Dreaming of crystal-clear waters, warm tropical breezes, and golden sands? Divi Resorts has a way to help make your 2025 vacation a reality with unbeatable savings of up to 35% off non-refundable stays or 25% off refundable bookings on travel through April 20, 2025. The offer ends on March 19, 2025, and reservations can be made at www.diviresorts.com/specials with promo code STAYWARM to unlock these exclusive discounts and plan your ultimate Caribbean getaway.

Sandals Resorts Unveils New Global Brand Campaign, “Made of Caribbean”

Sandals Resorts Unveils New Global Brand Campaign, “Made of Caribbean”

Sandals Resorts announced today the debut of “Made of Caribbean,” a global, multi-media advertising campaign developed by Leo Burnett. A pioneer of all-inclusive travel, Sandals and Beaches Resorts is ushering in a new brand direction of pure Caribbean expression, also unveiling an evolved visual identity developed in collaboration with Wolff Olins. The new platform is designed to inspire travelers through authenticity, expertise and a genuine connection to the islands.

Hilton Announces Entry to a New Territory with the Opening of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire

Hilton Announces Entry to a New Territory with the Opening of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire

18 December 2024 Press Release Hotel News

Hilton has announced its entry to Bonaire, a Caribbean Island in the Leeward Antilles and territory of the Netherlands, with the debut of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The opening underscores Hilton’s accelerated growth in the Caribbean, where the company has more than 45 open hotels and approximately 35 additional hotels in various stages of development. Hilton’s Caribbean growth plays an integral role in its broader expansion strategy across the Caribbean and Latin America. Currently, Hilton welcomes guests at more than 270 hotels across more than 30 countries and territories in the region, and consistently seeks opportunities to introduce its brands in new markets. Earlier this month, Hilton arrived in Paraguay with Palmaroga Hotel Asuncion, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, its first hotel in the country.

Princess Resorts to Develop Jamaica’s First Casino

Princess Resorts to Develop Jamaica’s First Casino

17 December 2024 Press Release Hotel News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

The US$400 million Princess Resorts with 1,005-rooms and several overwater suites, will add another dimension to Jamaica’s tourism industry next year with the development of the country’s first casino since licensing legislation was approved in June 2010, following the enactment of the Casino Gaming Act in March that year. Making the announcement at the official opening of Princess Grand Jamaica and Princess Senses The Mangrove on December 12, 2024, Managing Director, Enrico Pezzoli said “these two resorts promise to elevate Jamaica’s all-inclusive experience and draw more tourists to our shores than ever before.”

SANDALS® RESORTS DEBUTS NEW ACCOMMODATIONS, NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS

SANDALS® RESORTS DEBUTS NEW ACCOMMODATIONS, NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS

11 December 2024 Press Release Hotel News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Sandals Resorts announced today the introduction of several new suite experiences across its portfolio of award-winning, adults-only, all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, including four-bedroom butler villas - a ‘Sandals First’ - and Skypool suites with rooftop terraces, as well as additional next-generation rooms, like the guest-favorite Rondoval Villas and reimagined beachfront and bluff view rooms.

DART DEEPENS INVESTMENT IN ANGUILLA WITH ACQUISITION OF ZEMI BEACH HOUSE

DART DEEPENS INVESTMENT IN ANGUILLA WITH ACQUISITION OF ZEMI BEACH HOUSE

7 December 2024 Press Release Hotel News

Dart today announced the addition of the Zemi Beach House Anguilla to its hotel portfolio. Dart acquired the property from the Goldstein family of New York which developed and has operated the resort since its 2016 opening. Located on six-acres along the serene shores of Shoal Bay on Anguilla’s north coast, Zemi Beach House is known as an intimate boutique hideaway with 77 rooms and expansive amenities.

LATAM AIRLINES RESUMES DIRECT SERVICE BETWEEN PERU AND JAMAICA

LATAM AIRLINES RESUMES DIRECT SERVICE BETWEEN PERU AND JAMAICA

5 December 2024 Press Release Airline News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

LATAM Airlines has successfully resumed flights between Lima, Peru and Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking a significant milestone in Caribbean-Latin American air connectivity. The first flight, which arrived at full capacity at Sangster International Airport on Sunday, December 01, 2024, represents a major step in Jamaica’s strategic expansion into the Latin American market. Operating three times weekly on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the route is projected to bring 45,000 visitors in its first year.