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...
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...
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...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host its 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Brasília, Brazil from June 9 to 12, 2025. The gathering will bring together regional leaders, global development partners, and policy experts to advance strategies aimed at building institutional resilience, economic strength, and inclusive growth across its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). Held under...
Barbados is strengthening its ties with continental Europe as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines relaunches its nonstop service between Amsterdam and Bridgetown. Starting October 26, 2025, travelers will once again be able to fly directly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Barbados. The seasonal service will operate three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays,...
In 2025, sustainable travel has moved from trend to standard, transforming the very definition of luxury. Today’s elite travelers are choosing experiences that combine indulgence with environmental integrity—from green resorts in the Caribbean to breathtaking eco-friendly train journeys through Canada’s scenic wilderness. The message is clear: luxury is no longer just about what you consume, but how...