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The Malliouhana resort in Anguilla has named a new managing director, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury resort, which was formerly under the Auberge Resorts umbrella, has tapped George Vlachopoulos to the role. It is now managed by Storey Hotel Management Group. Vlachopoulos had been serving as the resort’s general manager for the last four […]

The SLS Cancun hotel has named a new managing director, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The residential resort at the Puerto Cancun development has tapped Julian Smaldoni to the role, in which he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations at the property.  “We are excited to welcome Julián Smaldoni to SLS Cancun and […]

Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has named a new managing director, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has tapped James Wyndham for the role, who served most recently as general manager of the Island House, one of the top boutique hotels in The Bahamas.  His previous roles include positions with Jumeirah, Four Seasons […]

Hyatt has named a new managing director for its newest resort in the Caribbean: the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. The company has tapped Mark Frances to the role; he had most recently served as the managing director at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif.  His other stops have included work at properties […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Bermuda’s preeminent hotels has named a new managing director. The luxe Rosewood Bermuda has appointed Sascha Hemmann as the new managing director of the hotel, which is set in Bermuda’s Tucker’s Point. The property reopened last year after a $25 million renovation. Hemmann will oversee all aspects of […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff Enchantment Group has named a new managing director at its luxury Bahamas retreat, The Cove, Eleuthera. The company has named Jason Trollip as its new managing director, a role in which he will oversee “all aspects” of the 57-room property in Eleuthera, according to a statement. “With extensive global experience […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Carlisle Bay has named a new managing director, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has appointed Thomas Orchard to the role, in which he will be responsible for managing the 87-suite resort, which is part of the Harcourt Group. “[Orchard] will oversee the strategic direction of Carlisle Bay as […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Cacios’ Ocean Club has named a new managing director. Ocean Club, which consists of a pair of hotels on Grace Bay Beach, has named hospitality veteran Wilbert Mason to the role. Mason’s Caribbean experience includes stops as general manager at the Landings in Saint Lucia along with stints […]

Rosewood Little Dix Bay has appointed Andreas Pade as managing director. In this position, Pade will play an “integral role” in the reopening of the property following its renovation, the property said in a release. “As a longtime member of the Rosewood family, Andreas has demonstrated a deep understanding of Rosewood Little Dix Bay and […]

Bahamian national air carrier Bahamasair has named a new executive team. Bahamasair Chairman Valentine Grimes has announced that Tracy Cooper has been appointed the carrier’s new managing director. Cooper had most recently served as director of maintenance at the company, taking over the reins from the late Henry Woods. The company has also appointed John […]

The Windjammer Landing resort in St. Lucia has named a new managing director. The property has appointed industry veteran Scott Seger to the role. Seger’s appointment follows the passing of the resort’s beloved longtime managing director, Mark Ozawa. “While this is a bittersweet transition with the passing of our leader Mark Ozawa, I am honored […]

Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina has announced a slate of new appointments, highlighted by a new general manager. The property has named Douglas “Chip Nelson” as its new general manager, while naming James “Jim” Miller as its new managing director. Scrub Island […]

Above: the Paradisus Palma Real (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia Hotels International has named Conrad Bergwerf the new managing director of Paradisus Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, the company announced. The role covers both the Paradisus Palma Real and the Paradisus Punta Cana properties. Bergwerf had most recently served as […]

Above: The Landings St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Landings St Lucia has named Kashmie Ali its new managing director, the property announced. Ali comes to the all-suite, villa resort after a five-year stint at the Sugar Beach Beach Resort and Spa in St Thomas. “It’s great to be back in St Lucia […]

Above: Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Daniel Scott the new managing director of Rosewood Mayakoba, the company announced. Scott assumed the position on Oct. 1; he now oversees operations for the 130-room luxury resort on the Riviera Maya section of Mexico’s Caribbean coast. He had most recently […]

Above: Sri Mulyani Indrawati (World Bank Photo/Dominic Chavez) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is seeing “visible progress,” according to World Bank Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who recently concluded a three-day visit to the country. “The Haiti I saw over the last days is very different from the country I […]

Above: Christine Lagarde By the Caribbean Journal staff Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, will be visiting Jamaica later this month. Lagarde and an IMF delegation will visit the country on June 27, the Ministry of Finance announced this week. Lagarde’s visit will include a meeting with Jamaica Prime Minister Portia […]

Above: the Viva Wyndham Playa del Carmen in Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as the company’s new vice president and managing director for Latin America. Pena will lead the development efforts of Wyndham in the region, which is said was “important” to its international […]

Above: the Hotel Guanahani By the Caribbean Journal staff The Hotel Guanahani & Spa in St Barth has named Martein van Wagenberg as its new managing director. Van Wagenberg’s previous stops have included managing Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda and Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Meixico. “I am excited to be […]

Above: Little Dix Bay (Photo: Rosewood) By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Ed Linsley the new managing director of the Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. Linsley comes to Little Dix Bay from the Ayana Resort in Bali, where he served as general manager. He was previously the general […]

Puerto Rico is set to strengthen its position as a major Caribbean cruise hub beginning in the winter 2026–2027 season, with Norwegian Cruise Line announcing that two of its newest ships will begin homeport operations out of San Juan, Caribbean Journal has learned. According to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the Norwegian Prima will begin sailing from San Juan […]

Along Jamaica’s north coast, where wide lawns run down to the sea and villas are tucked into hillsides that have hosted generations of families, The Tryall Club has reopened. Following its official return on Dec. 13, the storied private club is welcoming guests again after a focused recovery effort in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, entering the […]

Across Jamaica’s main tourism corridors, the signs of return are unmistakable. Flights are arriving on schedule. Resort districts are active. Restaurants, attractions, beaches, and cultural sites are operating with the steadiness of a destination that has moved beyond emergency response and into winter-season rhythm. Just over six weeks after Hurricane Melissa struck the island as […]

Atlantis Paradise Island has named Vaughn Roberts as its new chief operating officer, placing a longtime executive with deep financial and operational experience into a key leadership role as the Nassau resort moves into its next phase of development. In the role, Roberts will oversee day-to-day operations across the Atlantis resort complex and help guide […]

Nocturne Luxury Villas, the owner and operator of luxury villa rental companies across the United States, Caribbean and Mexico, has appointed Dane Jensen as its new chief operating officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. Jensen brings nearly two decades of hospitality leadership experience to the role and will oversee Nocturne’s end-to-end operations as the company enters […]

Ensenada’s cruise landscape is set for a major transformation as Carnival Corporation has unveiled plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination designed around the culture, landscapes and traditions of Baja California. The project is being undertaken together with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV. It was formally presented at the Ensenada Cruise Terminal […]