Blue Diamond to Reopen Resorts in Cancun, Jamaica

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 11, 2020

Blue Diamond Resorts is set to open five of its Caribbean properties, Caribbean Journal has learned.

That will include two resorts in Cancun and three in Jamaica.

On July 15, the company will relaunch the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa, Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun, Royalton Negril Resort and Spa, Hideaway at Royalton Negril and Grand Lido Negril.

“With advanced safety protocols and superior cleaning measures, guests will be able to relax in paradise and rediscover the wonders of our host locales,” said Jordi Pelfort, president of hotels and resorts at Blue Diamond’s parent company, Sunwing Travel Group.

The company said its new “Safety Assured Vacations” protocols would apply, meaning new health and safety practices like the use of personal protective equipment, intense cleaning measures and social distancing guidelines.

— CJ

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