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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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Carnival CEO Arnold Donald Is Stepping Down 

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Arnold Donald, the president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, is stepping down.  The company announced that, effective Aug. 1, Donald would be appointed Vice Chair and member of the cruise company’s board of directors.  Josh Weinstein, currently chief operations officer at Carnival, will assume the role of president and CEO […]

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Barbados Tourism Has a New CEO

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Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  BTMI has appointed Jens Thraenhart to the role, effective Nov. 1.  The news comes after Thraenhart was selected from what BTMI said was a pool of 178 candidates.  Thraenhart will help lead BTMI’s transition to a more […]

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Trinidad Tourism Has a New CEO

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Trinidad Tourism Limited has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The destination marketing company has named Kurtis Rudd to the role.  Rudd, a longtime marketing veteran, began his tenure on Sept. 20.  “I am proud to join the diverse and talented Tourism Trinidad team charged with the responsibility […]


Barbados Tourism Has a New CEO

Cruise and shipping industry veteran Alexander Gumbs is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Port St Maarten Group, charged with leading one of the region’s top cruise destinations.  Gumbs’s track record made him the ideal choice to lead one of the generators of the country’s economy, responsible for up to one third of its GDP, according to […]

Marriott Names New CEO

Marriott International has named its new chief executive officer following the passing of former CEO Arne Sorenson.  The company has tapped Anthony “Tony” Capuano to the role effective immediately.  Capuano, who has joined the company’s board of directors, had previously served as Marriott’s Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations services.  Marriott has also announced […]

Southwest Airlines Names Next CEO

Southwest Airlines has announced its next chief executive officer. The company’s current CEO, Gary Kelly, has announced plans to relinquish his title as CEO in early 2022. When that happens, current Executive Vice President of Corporate Services Bob Jordan will take over as the carrier’s next CEO. Jordan is a 33-year veteran of the company. […]

Marriott Mourns CEO Arne Sorenson

Marriott has announced the passing of longtime President and CEO Arne Sorenson.  Sorenson had been diagnosed last year with pancreatic cancer.  Sorenson was just the third CEO in the history of the company, a role in which he had served since 2012.  “During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Sorenson was tireless in driving the company’s […]

Bermuda Tourism Launches Global CEO Search

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has kicked off a global search for the organization’s new chief executive officer.  Interim CEO Glenn Jones is currently serving in the role, following the resignation of former CEO Kevin Dallas last year.  “A global CEO search will be launched, and this will provide the opportunity for the Bermuda Tourism Authority […]

Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Steps Down

The chief executive officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority has resigned, the BTA said in a statement.  Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Kevin Dallas’ departure takes effect Feb. 26.  In a statement, the BTA said its senior executive team would carry out interim leadership duties, with plans to launch a “robust executive search” for a new […]

Radisson Hotel Group Names New CEO for Americas

Radisson Hotel Group has named Jim Alderman as its new chief executive officer for the Americas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Minnesota-based company has more than 680 hotel properties across its portfolio in the wider Americas region.  “Jim is a hospitality executive whose determination and ability to accomplish what he sets out to do is […]

Aruba’s Airport Has a New CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport has a new chief executive officer. The airport has tapped Joost Meijs as its new top executive, succeeding James Fazio, who had been serving in the role since 2014. Meijs will be responsible for the development of the organization, most crucially leading the airport’s $300 […]