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These Caribbean Beach Bars Come With Their Own Hotels

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Some people book a hotel for the pool, others for the spa. But for a certain kind of traveler, it’s all about the bar — and not just any bar, but one that’s right on the sand, where the sound of the surf mixes with music and cocktails. These are the beach bars that became […]

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Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Radisson Blu Punta Cana

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Fast-expanding Aimbridge Hospitality has entered the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The global hospitality company has been tapped to manage the Radisson Blu Resort and Residence Punta Cana, the only Radisson Blu resort in the wider Caribbean.  The resort is set in Cabeza de Toro in greater Punta Cana.  “We are thrilled to welcome […]

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Aimbridge Hospitality Names New VP for Development

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Hotel management company Aimbridge Hospitality has named a new Vice President of development, the company announced this week.  The company has tapped Marco Roca Jr to the role, in which he will support the luxury and resorts vertical, focusing on new resort opportunities in North America and the Caribbean.  “We’re deeply pleased that Marco is […]

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Curacao Marriott Names New General Manager

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The Curacao Marriott has a new general manager, following the appointment of veteran hospitality executive Mark Nooren.  The 336-room beach resort had completed a $40 million renovation project at the end of last year. The resort is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, which has a growing portfolio of Caribbean resorts in its broader portfolio.  Aimbridge took […]


Aimbridge Hospitality Names New VP for Development

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management firm in the United States, is merging with multinational hotel firm Interstate Hotels and Resorts. It’s a major move for Aimbridge, which just announced a significant expansion in the Caribbean with six new resorts in its regional portfolio. The combined company will […]

Sales Surge at Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Project

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In two months since launching sales, Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Residences has reached $45 million in sales, Caribbean Journal has learned. The collection of planned beachfront residences, which will accompany the Grand Hyatt hotel, is Grand Cayman’s newest residential offering. “Considering the pent-up demand for a new amenity-rich, full-service property […]

Aimbridge Hospitality Adds Six New Caribbean Resorts

By the Caribbean Journal staff The largest independent hotel management company in the United States is set for a major Caribbean expansion — at some of the hottest properties in the region. Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality has announced the addition of six Caribbean resorts to its growing management portfolio, the company said this week. That includes […]

Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Nassau’s Margaritaville Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aimbridge Hospitality has been tapped to manage the new Margaritaville Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. The $250 million Jimmy Buffett-inspired resort, which is currently under construction, is slated to open by the end of 2019. The property, which will feature 150 guest rooms, 148 oceanfront residences, meeting space, a spa and […]

Puerto Rico’s El San Juan Resort Sold

A Major Caribbean hotel trade By the Caribbean Journal staff The iconic El San Juan Resort & Casino, a Hilton Hotel, has been sold. An affiliate of Blackstone has sold the property to a partnership including Leon, Mayer & Co, Fundamental Advisors LP and Aimbridge Hospitality. The 387-room property is located in the Isla Verde neighborhood […]

Aimbridge Hospitality Tapped to Manage St Thomas' Sugar Bay Resort

Above: the Sugar Bay resort in St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff Aimbridge Hospitality has been tapped as the new manager of the Sugar Bay Resort in St Thomas, the company announced Tuesday. The 294-room all-inclusive property will also be undergoing a “multi-million capital investment,” the company said, which is slated to begin later […]

Jamaica's Hilton Rose Hall Sold; Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Property

Above: the Hilton Rose Hall Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Aimbridge Hospitality has been tapped to manage the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Jamaica following the acquisition of the property by Sagicor. The property was put on the market last year by investment firm Blackstone. Sagicor owns three other hotel properties in […]

Haiti's Martelly Officially Inaugurates Best Western Premier Hotel

Above: the new Best Western Premier in Haiti (Photos: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly led the official inauguration Thursday of the new Best Western Premier hotel in Port-au-Prince’s Petion-Ville neighbourhood. The $15 million hotel is the product of a partnership between Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality, Haiti-based Carabimmo SA and Best Western […]