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Blue Diamond Resorts Takes Over Iconic Havana Hotel

Four Cuba All-Inclusive Resorts Just Reopened

A group of four all-inclusive resorts have reopened on the island of Cayo Largo del Sur in Cuba. The resorts reopened Nov. 4 under the Blue Diamond Resorts umbrella. They include the Memories Cayo Largo, Starfish Cayo Largo and a …

The Starfish Saint Lucia Resort Is Back

Blue Diamond Resorts’ Starfish Saint Lucia resort is back, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive resort reopens this week after what Blue Diamond called a “temporary pause to operations.” Beginning Nov. 1, the resort will be welcoming back guests with …

Blue Diamond to Manage Havana’s Paseo del Prado Hotel as a Royalton

Canada’s Blue Diamond is taking over management of the Paseo del Prado La Habana, Cuba’s newest luxury hotel. The hotel, which had been operating under Accor’s SO/hotels brand, has a total of 250 rooms and suites in a prominent location …

Blue Diamond Opens Starfish All-Inclusive in Cuba

Blue Diamond has opened the Starfish Cayo Guillermo resort in Cuba, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 296-room all-inclusive resort is the 21st hotel for the company in Cuba. “We are excited to welcome Starfish Cayo Guillermo to the Blue Diamond …

Blue Diamond to Reopen Four More Resorts in Cuba

Sunwing Travel Group’s Blue Diamond brand is reopening four more resorts in Cuba this month, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the Starfish Cayo Guillermo on Cayo Coco; the Starfish Cayo Santa Maria on Cayo Santa Maria; the Memories Paraiso, …

Blue Diamond Is Reopening Eight Cuba Resorts in December

Canadian hotel company Blue Diamond is opening eight resorts in Cuba in December, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Dec. 20, the company will relaunch the Starfish Cayo Guillermo; Grand Memories Santa Maria; Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria; Memories Paraiso; …

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Is Reopening in November

One of Punta Cana’s leading all-inclusive resorts is set to reopen its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 320-suite, adults-only Royalton CHIC Punta Cana will welcome back guests on Nov. 1 in the Dominican Republic, parent company Blue …

Marriott Is Debuting Its First All-Inclusive in Grenada

Marriott International is set to add another all-inclusive in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of the Royalton Grenada all-inclusive, which welcomes back guests on Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. And while it’s technically a reopening, it’s practically a brand-new …

Marriott Is Adding a New Resort in Mexico

Marriott is adding another Sunwing resort to its portfolio: the Mystique Holbox by Royalton in Mexico. The resort is expected to align with Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand later this year, according to Sunwing. That comes after Marriott recently entered into …

Marriott Names New Global Development Officer

Marriott International has named a new global development officer, the company announced this week. The company has tapped Carlton Ervin to the role, in which he will oversee development around the world, including in the Caribbean and Latin America, focusing …

Blue Diamond Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Cuba

Blue Diamond Resorts is opening a new all-inclusive resort in Cuba next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company will launch operations of the Starfish Cayo Guillermo on Dec. 10. The all-inclusive is a rebranding of the former Club Cayo …

Royalton to Reopen Saint Lucia Resorts

Royalton is reopening its Saint Lucia resorts for the winter season, according to parent company Blue Diamond Resorts. On Nov. 1, two Royalton-branded resorts will relaunch: Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia and the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort and Spa. The …

Two More All-Inclusive Jamaica Hotels Reopening in October

Two more all-inclusive Jamaica hotels are reopening next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both the Royalton Blue Waters Resort and Spa and Royalton White Sands Resort and Spa will be relaunching on Oct. 1, parent company Blue Diamond Resorts confirmed …

Royalton Grenada to Reopen in November

Blue Diamond’s Royalton brand is reopening its Grenada resort in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Royalton Grenada will officially reopen on Nov. 29, the company confirmed this week. The all-inclusive resort had just opened for the first time before …

Royalton Reopening Three Punta Cana Resorts in October

Blue Diamond Resorts is reopening three of its Royalton-branded resorts in Punta Cana in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Oct. 1, the company will be relaunching the Royalton Punta Cana Resort and Spa; the Royalton Splash Punta Cana Resort …

Saint Lucia, Mexico Resorts Join Royalton Portfolio

Blue Diamond resorts has added its Royalton brand to a pair of resorts in the wider Caribbean. The company has announced the rebranding of its Mystique Blue Boutique Suites in Holbox and Mystique Royal St Lucia resorts. The two resorts …

Blue Diamond to Reopen Resorts in Cancun, Jamaica

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 …

Blue Diamond Resorts Names New SVP

Blue Diamond Resorts has named a new senior vice president for sales, marketing and distribution. The fast-growing resort management company has tapped Jürgen Stütz to the role, in which he will be “positioned to generate maximum revenue for Blue Diamond …