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These 10 Caribbean Islands Are Small, Quietly Cool, and Full of Personality

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Riding a flats boat through the mangroves, the engine cut low, water so clear you can see the bottom slide past. Walking a beach long enough that the footprints behind you disappear before you reach the next bend. Standing at the edge of a dock while a resident grouper circles below, close enough that you […]

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Delta, LATAM Enter into Strategic Partnership

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Two aviation power players are about to start working together in a big way — and one that could have a significant impact on air travel in the Americas. Delta Air Lines and Chile-based LATAM Airlines Group have entered into a strategic partnership that the two carriers said would “combine the […]

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Accor Names New CEO for Americas

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding hotel giant Accor has named a new CEO to lead its North America and Central America regions, the company announced this week. The company has tapped Heather McCrory for the role, in which she will have “strategic oversight” over 115 hotels and more than 28,000 employees in the two […]

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Royal Caribbean Is Buying the Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan Resort

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grand Bahama’s biggest resort is being sold — to a unexpected buyer. Cruise giant Royal Caribbean International, in a joint venture with Mexico’s ITM, has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort. The deal is expected to transform the resort and develop the harbor in Freeport into […]


Accor Names New CEO for Americas

By the Caribbean Journal staff Radisson Hotel Group has announced a new appointment to lead its Americas regional marketing strategy. Radisson has tapped Catherine Higgins Whiteside as its new vice president of marketing in the Americas. In the role, Higgins Whiteside will be responsible for Radisson’s strategic marketing programs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and […]

Carlson Rezidor Names Chief Development Officer for Americas

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has named a new development officer for the Americas region, the company announced Tuesday. Carlson Rezidor has appointed Terry Sanders as its chief development officer for the Americas, based in Minneapolis and reporting to Ken Greene, the company’s president for the Americas. In the role, Sanders will “lead, build and deliver […]

Carlson Rezidor’s New Senior Appointments

By the Caribbean Journal staff Carlzon Rezidor Hotel Group has named four new senior appointments in the Americas region, the company said this week. Carlson has named Aly El Bassuni as senior vice president for franchise operations; Ross Hosking as vice president of sales and distribution; Dinesh Chandiramani as vice president for development and Mark […]

Kimpton Names New Chief Development Officer for Americas

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants has named Allison Reid its new chief development officer for the Americas region, the company announced. Reid comes to the company after having served most recently as senior vice president of North America development for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, overseeing all of Starwood’s 11 brands in North America, the Caribbean and […]

Delta’s CEO Is Retiring

Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson is retiring, the company announced on Wednesday. CEO Richard H. Anderson has chosen to retire effective May 2, 2016, when he will be elevated to executive chairman of the Delta Air Lines Board of Directors. Ed Bastian, Delta’s president, will be appointed CEO on May 2, while Glen Hauenstein, […]

Carlson Rezidor Names New Executive in Americas Region

Above: the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Carlson Rezidor has named Fred Schwartz as the company’s new vice president of owner relations for the Americas region. Schwartz will report directly to Philip Silberstein, the executive vice president for development and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in the Americas. “Fred is a highly […]

IHG Names New COO for Mexico, Latin America, Caribbean

Above: the InterContinental San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff InterContinental Hotels Group has named Jorge Apaez its new Chief Operating Officer for the Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean region. The move comes after the retirement of industry veteran Alvaro Diago, the company said. In the role, Apaez will oversee 220 hotels under six brands […]

Bermuda to Host 2017 America's Cup

Above: Oracle Team USA in action (Photo: Giulia Caponnetto) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda has been selected to host the 2017 America’s Cup, America’s Cup Commercial Commissioner Harvey Schiller announced. The Atlantic island will be hosting the 35th edition of the global sailing competition, beginning with the America’s Cup World Series event in October […]

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