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Caribbean News – Meraki Wellness Signals a Shift Toward Intentional, High-Design Wellbeing in the Caribbean

Grand Cayman is set to debut one of the region’s most ambitious wellness projects yet: Meraki Wellness, a purpose-built sanctuary dedicated entirely to restoration and modern wellbeing. Opening February 1, 2026 just steps from Seven Mile Beach, the new 16,000-square-foot facility introduces a level of intentional design and therapeutic depth rarely seen in the Caribbean. A Wellness Environment...

Caribbean News – Equinox Makes a Major Caribbean Move With Plans for a Luxury Resort and Marina Destination

In a major move for Caribbean luxury travel, Equinox Hotels—the global hospitality brand synonymous with high-performance living—has officially announced its regional debut with the launch of Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, located at Port Nimara on the northern coast of Anguilla. Set along one of the island’s most desirable waterfronts, this flagship project brings Equinox’s signature style...

Barbados News – Barbados and Nigeria Forge Historic Pharma Partnership to Build Africa–Caribbean Production Corridor

Barbados and Nigeria have entered a transformative new chapter in transatlantic cooperation, signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that lays the foundation for joint pharmaceutical production, regulatory collaboration, and expanded market access across the Caribbean, Latin America, ECOWAS, and the wider African continent. The agreement — signed between Barbados Pharmaceuticals Inc....

Caribbean News – Virgin Atlantic Boosts Caribbean Travel with Expanded Partnerships and Enhanced Inter-Island Links

Virgin Atlantic is strengthening its Caribbean footprint this winter, introducing expanded partnerships and upgraded regional connectivity that make exploring multiple islands easier, smoother, and more convenient for travelers. At the center of this push is a new interline agreement with InterCaribbean Airways, opening access to 11 additional destinations across the region. Travelers flying with...

Barbados News – Apes Hill Barbados Honoured with Caribbean’s Best 9-Hole Golf Course Title at the 2025 World Golf Awards

Apes Hill Barbados has once again reaffirmed its position among the Caribbean’s most exceptional golf destinations. The resort’s beloved “Little Apes” short course has been awarded Caribbean’s Best 9-Hole Golf Course at the 2025 World Golf Awards—an honour that recognises excellence in course design, innovation, and overall golfing experience across the region. This latest accolade adds to...

Barbados News – Barbados Named Africa’s Destination of the Year, Marking a New Era of Atlantic Connection

Barbados has earned major recognition on the African travel stage, winning the Destination of the Year: African Diaspora award at the 2025 Balearica (Africa) Tourism Awards. The honour marks a significant milestone in the island’s expanding outreach across Africa—one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets—and is poised to elevate Barbados’ standing among African leisure, business, and...

Caribbean News – Four Seasons Debuts New Puerto Rico Resort as the Caribbean’s Luxury Market Accelerates

Puerto Rico’s rapid rise as one of the Caribbean’s most desirable destinations continues this month with the opening of the island’s first Four Seasons resort—a milestone moment for both the hospitality brand and the region’s booming tourism sector. The island has been experiencing an impressive surge in visitors, driven by its easy airlift from major U.S. cities, nearly 300 beaches, lush...

Barbados News – Renaissance Makes First Call as Barbados Strengthens Its Position as a Premier Home Port

Barbados celebrated another milestone in its growing cruise tourism sector on Monday as the Ambassador Cruise Line vessel Renaissance made its maiden call to the Bridgetown Port, bringing 938 passengers to the island. A plaque-exchange ceremony was held onboard to commemorate the occasion, where Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Chief Operations Officer Cheryl Carter officially welcomed Captain...

Barbados News – A US$200 Million Vision Poised to Make Barbados the Region’s New Pharma Hub

Barbados is positioning itself at the forefront of global pharmaceutical innovation with the announcement of EarlyHealth City Barbados, a groundbreaking US$200 million life sciences and manufacturing ecosystem planned for Newton, Christ Church. The transformative project, driven by a new partnership between Export Barbados (BIDC) and EarlyHealth Group (EHG) of Dubai, marks one of the largest and most...

Caribbean News – Caribbean Officials to Gather in Miami to Strengthen Collaboration and Drive Tourism Growth

Caribbean Weekend in Miami 2025 is set to bring together the region’s top tourism leaders for four days of strategic dialogue, collaboration and forward planning. Organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the event will take place from December 4–8 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel, uniting ministers, tourism directors, industry executives and private-sector partners to discuss the evolving...