By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of Anguilla’s hottest new resorts is readying for a relaunch.

The Reef by CuisinArt, which first opened in late 2016 and has been closed in the wake of Hurricane Irma, is planning to reopen on April 1.

The resort, a modern, sleek property, has a total of 80 guest rooms set across five buildings, four of which are right on the beach.

The Reef’s sister, hotel, the landmark CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa, will not be opening until November 2018, according to the hotel’s Web site.

The Reef by CuisinArt.

Another top Anguilla hotel will make its debut in March, as the Four Seasons Anguilla is set to open March 23.

The island’s award-winning Zemi Beach House is already open, having relaunched Feb. 15.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has named a new Minister of Tourism.

Danguillaume P. Oduber has been appointed as the island’s new Minister of Tourism, Public Health, and Sports.

“It is an honor to congratulate Mr. Danguillaume Oduber on his appointment of Minister of Tourism, Public Health, and Sports, and we welcome him to this prestigious position,” said Ronella Tijn Asjoe-Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority. “With a commitment to excellence and growth of our country, we look forward to working with Mr. Danguillaume Oduber and continuing to elevate Aruba’s tourism industry.”

Oduber first entered parliament in 2013.

“The island of Aruba is my passion and I treasure its people. As the appointed Minster of Tourism, Public Health, and Sports for the island, I am humbled by the opportunity to lead and foster such a complex industry. It is a tremendous privilege that I am honored to fulfill,” Oduber said in a statement.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The best of Jamaican tourism was on display in Kingston this weekend as Caribbean Journal presented the Caribbean Travel Awards to Jamaica’s winning contingent, highlighted by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett receiving the award for Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year.

Last year’s fourth annual Caribbean Travel Awards awarded trophies to Jamaica’s Round Hill as Caribbean Hotel of the Year; the Spa at Jewel Grande Montego Bay as Caribbean Spa of the Year and Minister Edmund Bartlett as the Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year, and the Caribbean Journal executive team traveled to Kingston to officially hand over the awards.

The gala event at the Terra Nova in Kingston was a who’s who of Jamaica, as many of the legends of Jamaican tourism came out to support Bartlett for his win.

Caribbean Journal Editor and Publisher Alexander Britell and Managing Editor Guy Britton presented the awards.

From left: Caribbean Journal’s Alexander Britell, Round Hill’s Lindaw Lawrence, Caribbean Journal’s Guy Britton.

Linda Lawrence, director of sales and marketing at Round Hill, was on hand to receive the award for the winning hotel; Charmaine Deane and Siena Creasy accepted the award on behalf of Jewel Grande.

“Jamaica sent a powerful message in the most recent Caribbean Travel Awards,” Britell said. “These victories are a sign of the strength of the Jamaican tourism industry today.”

But the biggest star was definintely Bartlett, one of the titans of Caribbean tourism and a passionate advocate for Jamaica and its tourism brand.

Accepting the award, Bartlett hailed the remarkable growth of Jamaican tourism over the decades, pointing to the importance and power of tourism to contribute to the economy.

“It was an honor to celebrate Jamaica and particularly the work of Minister Bartlett,” Britton said. “Jamaica has long set a standard for the Caribbean tourism industry, and that very much remains the case.”

Caribbean Journal is the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Copa Airlines is launching new flights between Panama and both Salvador and Fortaleza in Brazil.

The carrier will fly to Fortaleza and Salvador beginning July 18 and 24, respectively, adding up to a new total of nine destinations in Brazil for Copa.

It also means two more cities to connect to Panama’s large hub in Panama City, one of the biggest gateways for Latin American travelers heading to the Caribbean.

“Copa Airlines is proud to commence flights to Fortaleza and Salvador, in Brazil,” said Copa Airlines chief executive Pedro Heilbron. “These new routes allow Copa Airlines to continue to expand connectivity from the Hub of the Americas, in Panama, with the important northeastern region of Brazil and the increasingly interesting and attractive Caribbean region.”

The Salvador flights will operate on Tuesdays and Fridays, while the Fortaleza flights will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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It’s on one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in Saint Lucia.

The 85 rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed.

The food is outstanding, whether you’re at the signature eatery, The Palms, or ordering what is some of the best rooms service you’ll encounter in the Caribbean.

But none of that is the story.

Here at The Landings Resort and Spa in Saint Lucia, the big story is the service.

Your every request is attended to, your every need is covered and your every question is answered.

It’s the kind of ultra-attentive, ultra-knowledgeable variety that’s a premium in the travel industry these days, and one that sets a standard for the Caribbean.

And when you combine that with a great beach, great rooms and great food, you have an extraordinary place to stay.

See more in the latest CJ video at the top of the page.

For more information, visit The Landings.

— CJ

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