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This Playa del Carmen Luxury Resort Has a New Look

This Riviera Maya Luxury Resort Has a New GM

The Fairmont Mayakoba luxury resort in the Riviera Maya has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Fairmont Mayakoba has named Jack van Teeffelen as its new general manager, after having served as interim general manager since …

Fairmont Residences Mayakoba Launches Final Phase

The Fairmont Residences Mayakoba has launched its final phase of development, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The luxe Mexican Caribbean resort community, developed by RLH Properties, has revealed the last piece of its master plan, with three new buildings. …

This is the Hottest New Beach Club in the Rivera Maya

The hottest new beach club in the Riviera Maya has officially opened its doors in the heart of the Riviera Maya’s luxury capital. The new Maykana has debuted at the Fairmont Mayakoba resort, the latest addition to the Fairmont’s …

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion Names New Director of Sales

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort has named a new director fo sales for the Americas. The luxury resort has tapped Caribbean hospitality veteran Frank Pierce to the role. Pierce comes to the resort with more than 30 years of …

The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New Executive Chef

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has named a new executive chief, Caribbean Journal has learned. Four Seasons has tapped Picco Alapatt for the role, in which he will oversee the culinary teams and operations at the resort. Alapatt most …

Top Caribbean Golf Resort Sold

A partnership co-owned and managed by LionGrove Capital has acquired another resort in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The company, which also owns the Fairmont El San Juan Resort, has purchased the Wyndham Candelero Beach Resort from …

Foxwoods to Open Its First Caribbean Resort Casino

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Popular gaming company Foxwoods Resort Casino will be expanding to the Caribbean – and outside of the mainland United States – for the first time in company history in the form of …

This Mexican Caribbean Resort Just Added Overwater Villas

One of the leading resorts in the Mexican Caribbean has added a collection of new overwater villas. They’re called “Over-the-water pool villas,” and they’re set on the lagoon at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort. It’s part of a broader …

Accor Launches Villa Rental Platform

Accor has launched a new “Apartments & Villas” site, one dedicated to villa rentals, apartment rental sand extended-stay hotel properties. The new site has more than 50,000 accommodations available, putting the hotel giant into an increasingly competitive market for …

This Barbados Hotel Has a New Executive Chef

The venerable Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados has tapped a new executive chef. The West Coast property has named Timothy Palmer to the role, in which he will oversee culinary operations at the property’s three on-site eateries. A veteran …

Fairmont to Manage El San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico

The historic El San Juan hotel, long one of the leading resorts in Puerto Rico, is now officially a Fairmont. The Accor brand has officially taken over management of the beach resort, which recently completed a $65 million transformation …

Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton Has Been Sold

The biggest hotel in Bermuda has been sold. The iconic Fairmont Southampton has been sold to a partnership led by Miami-based investment firm Gencom, the company announced. The seller was Europe’s AccorInvest. The hotel will be remaining under the …

More Details on Fairmont Saint Lucia Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Fairmont brand is expanding in the Caribbean, with its second regional property coming to the island of Saint Lucia. The project, which will be set in Sunset Bay, Choiseul on the southwestern corner …

Barbados Eco-Luxe Villa Heads to Auction

By the Caribbean Journal staff A spectacular villa on Barbados’ Platinum Coast is heading to auction, Caribbean Journal has learned. The villa at 9 Westland Heights in St James will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder next …

5 Places to Stay in Bermuda Right Now

World-class golf, pink-sand beaches and a unique kind of island charm. This is the best time of year to visit the island of Bermuda, and now several places to stay on the island are offering a complimentary extra night …

Casa de Campo’s New Hire

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo Resort and Villas has named a new director of hotel operations. The La Romana-area complex has appointed Larry Tuck to the role, in which he will be responsible for …

How to Save Big on a Bermuda Getaway Right Now

Looking for an easy island getaway? Bermuda is offering some of its biggest savings of the year right now, with a host of places to stay. Bermuda’s calling it a “Splash Sale,” with a 30 percent discount on your stay …

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion to Undergo Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort is set to undergo a major renovation, the property announced this week. The project is designed to “significantly enhance the facilities of the hotel and provide a comfortable and luxurious …