The Caribbean region is poised for a robust economic performance in 2025, with several nations expected to surpass the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) average growth rate of 2.1%, according to the World Bank's latest forecasts. Guyana's Oil-Driven Surge Leading the pack is Guyana, with a projected GDP growth of 10%, fueled by its burgeoning offshore oil production. The country's rapid economic...
Nestled along the pristine shores of Curaçao, the newly inaugurated Parasasa Hotel Curaçao is redefining the essence of hospitality. Beyond offering 43 elegantly designed rooms, this establishment serves as the island's first-ever "learning hotel," seamlessly blending guest services with hands-on education for aspiring hospitality professionals. View Hotels for Sale in Barbados Beachfront Hotel...
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Barbados, located on the southeastern edge of the Caribbean Sea, may not be as immediately accessible as major cruise ports like Nassau or Grand Turk — but that hasn’t stopped it from rising to prominence in the region's cruise sector. According to new data provided by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to Caribbean Journal, the Port of Bridgetown has quietly become the fastest-growing cruise...
Barbadian brilliance lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, with homegrown and Caribbean-rooted stars turning fashion’s biggest night into a celebration of island pride, Black excellence, and high-style heritage. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” spotlighted the influence of Black dandyism — and Caribbean talent brought that legacy to life with bold...
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has unveiled its first-ever property in the Dominican Republic with the opening of The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. Located within the exclusive enclave of Cap Cana, the resort redefines upscale Caribbean hospitality through a fusion of refined design, immersive cultural touches, and signature St. Regis elegance. A New Chapter for St. Regis...
In a groundbreaking move to reshape Caribbean travel, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have entered into a formal partnership aimed at promoting multi-destination tourism across the region. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González and Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado recently signed a memorandum of understanding that marks the first official tourism alliance between the two...
They may be bidding on island vacations, but travelers participating in a unique Caribbean auction are also helping shape the future of the region’s hospitality industry. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has launched its annual Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, offering luxury hotel stays across the region—from beachfront escapes to five-star resorts. But...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is rolling out a robust new strategy aimed at transforming the private sector into a central engine of economic growth and sustainable development across the region. CDB President Daniel Best outlined the institution’s vision during a recent leadership event hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) at the Hyatt Regency. Speaking under...
Barbados is gearing up to introduce the third phase of its Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programme, aimed at strengthening the nation’s resilience in what Central Bank Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge calls an increasingly “shock-prone world.” Speaking at the Central Bank’s first-quarter economic briefing on Wednesday, Greenidge emphasized that the country’s recovery from...