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Joe Pike

Senior Editor


Joe Pike

Joe Pike is Travel Agent's senior editor covering the Caribbean, Bahamas & Bermuda; Hawaii; Central & South America. Previously, Pike was a newspaper for The Asbury Park Press based in the Jersey Shore, covering local news. In 2009, Pike was awarded the Jamaica Tourist Board's Marcia Vickery-Wallace Memorial Award for Excellence in Travel Journalism. Pike then won the Caribbean Tourism Organization's Inner Circle King Award for Best Feature Article in a Trade Publication in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Pike is also the author of the blog, The Joe Pike Blog, which documents his adventures around the world. He received his Master's Degree in Newspaper, Magazine and Online Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.


Regent Palms Turks & Caicos News
New Butler Service and Spa Treatments Give Regent Palms, Turks & Caicos a Major Boost for 2013   April 4, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Travel Agent sat down Wednesday with representatives of the Regent Palms Turks & Caicos and learned how the resort was able to see a stellar 10-percent increase in occupancy from this time last year.

Hawaii News
Solid Year for Hawaii Tourism Rolls On   April 2, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawaii in February 2013 rose 9.9 percent (or $110.2 million) from February 2012, totaling a whopping $1.22 billion, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Volcano House Hotel News
Aqua Hospitality CEO Talks Re-opening of Hawaii’s Famous Volcano House   March 27, 2013
By: Joe Pike

The famed Volcano House closed roughly three years ago for extensive renovations and is slated to fully reopen in June.

Rooms at the CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa Article
Anguilla's Latest Luxury Resort Updates   March 22, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Here are some of the latest happenings from the island’s most notable resorts.

Shangri-La Toronto Article
Hot New Hotels   March 21, 2013
By: Jena Tesse Fox,Joe Pike,Mary Winston Nicklin,Meagan Drillinger

From top names in the field to boutique properties and rising stars, here's our list of the hottest new hotels that opened between January and December of 2012.

Hotel Wailea News
Aqua Hotels and Resorts Forms Three New Brands, Changes Company Name   March 19, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Travel Agent chatted Tuesday with representatives of the former Aqua Hotels and Resorts and learned about the company’s new restructuring plans.

Sandals Emerald Bay News
Agents Bark Back at Sandals Resorts Representative's 'Arrogant' Comments   March 13, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Travel Agent shares some of the most impressive and passionate responses from agents regarding a story we ran on Sandals Resort' amendements to a popular agent program.

The Big Island News
Upcoming Festivals on The Big Island   March 13, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Travel Agent breaks down some of the most interesting festivals coming out of Hawaii Island, commonly known as The Big Island.

Patrick Mitchell News
Club Med to Launch New Global Branding Campaign on March 20   March 8, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Club Med's new global advertising campaign beckons the question, "And What's Your Idea of Happiness?"

Casa Havana News
Inside Look at Cayman Islands' Hottest Restaurant   March 8, 2013
By: Joe Pike

Located inside the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa, Casa Havana is has been wracking up the accolades from a AAA Four Diamond award to a the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.