By the Caribbean Journal staff

Belize’s surging growth in 2018 has continued into the new year.

After one of the fastest growth rates in tourist arrivals of any Caribbean destination last year, Belize has seen a 6.3 percent increase in the first quarter, according to new data from the Belize Tourism Board.

That represents a total of 158,290 stayover arrivals in the first three months of 2019.

A rendering of Alaia in Belize.

The tourism surge has come as Belize has welcomed a host of new flight routes from North America, while its hotel sector continues to see a boom.

The latter includes a sizzling development pipeline including brands like Four Seasons and Marriott, which actually has two properties in the pipeline: the Autograph Collection-branded Alaia and a Marriott-branded hotel.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

All-inclusive giant Grupo Pinero has unveiled the results of a major transformation at its former Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar Blue in Punta Cana.

The newly-rebranded Luxury Bahai Principe Ambar is the result of a $26 million renovation project that included additions like new swim-up suites, revamped eateries and new entertainment programming.

The 528-room beachfront property in the Dominican Republic is part of Bahia Principe’s seven-property portfolio in the Bavaro area of Punta Cana.

It becomes the second adults-only property in Bahia Principe’s Punta Cana collection.

The property had its soft opening at the end of 2018, with a grand opening this month.

A room at the new-look property.

“We are extremely satisfied with the results Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar has obtained,” said Lluisa Salord, corporate commercial director for Grupo Piñero.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

A new luxury glamping resort is coming to Costa Rica.

The Nayara Tented Camp, set to open this fall, will be set in the heart of the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica.

It’s the latest outpost by Nayara, one of the country’s best-known luxury resort brands.

The camp will feature 18 luxury tents, 12 of which will be “mirror image tents,” linked together to create two-bedroom units.

That includes several “private tents,” set high on the hillside with views of the volcano.

Each of the tents, which all come with air conditioning, will have plunge pools fed by natural hot springs, outdoor showers, wooden floors, four-poster beds and spacious bathrooms with oversized tubs.

The resort itself will include a “welcoming tent,” a large pool with a swim-up bar and a gourmet eatery.

For more, visit Nayara Tented Camp.

— CJ

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