This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. 

What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different?

To answer some of the questions, Caribbean Journal has launched a new CJ Webinar series with Marriott International focused on Caribbean destinations and the protocols and practices of their reopening plans. 

The first Caribbean destination to reopen was the US Virgin Islands, which officially reopened to tourists on June 1. 

The latest CJ Webinar, presented in partnership with Mariott International, brought together top tourism industry leaders from the USVI to explain how the experience has changed — and why travelers can feel confident. 

The panel included Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism; Dale McKinney, Regional Manager for the Caribbean at Delta Air Lines; Cliff Brutus, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas; and Lisa Hamilton, President of the US Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association.

“The new realities of travel mean that destinations, airlines, hotels need to explain what’s expected from travelers, and what travelers can expect from them,” said Alexander Britell, editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal, who moderated the webinar. “Our new webinar series is all about facilitating that conversation.”

And don’t miss this special report on what to expect in the reopened US Virgin Islands.

You can watch the full Webinar below:

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The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Jamaica is reopening on July 10. 

The reopening is part of a phased reopening plan for the company’s resorts in the wider region. 

Palladium will be allowing guests who had reserved a stay at the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort to automatically get upgraded to a stay at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort, which is located near Montego Bay.

“We understand the most important thing for travelers right now is reassuring their safety and security for a positive travel experience,” said Pilar Arizmendi, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Palladium Hotel Group. “Our Health & Safety Protocols are certified by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. 

Jamaica reopened its borders for international travelers on June 15. 

— CJ

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Montego Bay’s leading villa resort has relaunched following Jamaica’s tourism reopening, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The Rose Hall Villas resort, part of the wider Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, officially relaunched this week. 

The property includes a portfolio of five, six and seven-bedroom grand villas, all featuring living and dining rooms, outdoor spaces and private pools. 

Each villa comes with a butler, housekeeper and cook. 

“Half Moon is looking forward to welcoming our loyal guests back to their home away from home,” said Greg Pirkle, managing director of Half Moon. “We have diligently followed recommendations and protocols issued by the government of Jamaica, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.”

The resort has launched its “Commitment to Well-Being,” a “comprehensive” list of new health and safety measures. 

All guests at Rose Hall Villas have access to the amenities at Half Moon, from the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course to in-room massages. 

For more, visit Half Moon. 

— CJ

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