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St Maarten’s Top All-Inclusive Just Named a New GM

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Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten has appointed Bernard Mazet as its new General Manager, effective immediately. In the role, Mazet will oversee operations and provide strategic leadership for Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Sonesta Ocean Point, bringing more than 30 years of international hospitality experience across luxury and all-inclusive resorts worldwide. Mazet most recently served as […]

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Divi Aruba Phoenix Names New General Manager

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Divi Aruba Phoenix resort has named a new general manager. Divi Resorts has appointed Pearl Lake to the role, effective Aug. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Lake had previously been serving as the resort’s Rooms Division Manager. A local of Aruba, Lake has spent 12 years at the Divi […]

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Warwick Paradise Island Names General Manager

Warwick Paradise Island, the new all-inclusive coming to the Bahamas later this year, has named its general manager. The property has tapped industry veteran Benjamin Davis as its new general manager . Davis had most recently been serving as general manager at the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama. “Benjamin Davis’ extensive knowledge and expertise […]

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A New General Manager at Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation

One of Nevis’ top resorts has a new top executive. The Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has named Tim Thuell its new general manager. Thuell comes to the property after having previously served as general manager of the 36-room resort from 1990 to 1997. Thuell was most recently the managing director of the Coral Beach and […]


Warwick Paradise Island Names General Manager

The soon-to-open Zemi Beach House in Anguilla has revealed its general manager. Management company Trust Hospitality has appointed Markus Laahanen as GM, who most recently served as general manager of the Tropicalia Resort in the Dominican Republic. Previous stings include general manager of Six Senses in Jafre, Spain and opening task force and F&B manager […]

Thompson Playa Del Carmen Names General Manager

New hire at soon-to-open Riviera Maya hotel By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Thompson Playa Del Carmen, which will open in Riviera Maya this fall, has named Julian Smaldoni as its General Manager. In his capacity as general manager, Smaldoni will oversee day-to-day operations at the property, including rooms division, sales and marketing, revenue management, food […]

This Top Puerto Rico Hotel Has a New General Manager

By the Caribbean Journal staff The W Retreat and Spa in Vieques has named Nathalie Urban its new general manager, Starwood announced. She joins the property after most recently working at the Presidente InterContinental Cancun resort. “Nathalie’s experience and proven track record operating world class resorts will be instrumental to the long-term success of W […]

Melia Names GM at New Jamaica Resort

A new hire for Spanish travel giant By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia Hotels and Resorts has named Dimitris Kosvogiannis as general manager of its soon-to-open Melia Braco Village resort in Jamaica. The 226-room, colonial-design resort is slated to open in December. “We are confident Mr. Kosvogiannis will provide an unparalleled guest experience as General […]

The Landings St Lucia Names Interim General Manager

New leadership at St Lucia resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Landings St Lucia has named Kathy Taylor its new interim general manager, the property announced this week. Taylor’s appointment comes after the departure of hospitality veteran Kashmie Ali. In a release, the company said Ali “opted to pursue new opportunities following his one […]

Jamaica’s Half Moon Names New GM

Above: Half Moon in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Half Moon, A Rock Resort, has named Sandro Fabris its new general manager. Fabris comes to the hotel with more than two decades of experience, including serving as regional managing director for Africa for Orient Express Hotels. “Hospitality is foundational to Jamaican culture, so […]

Peter Island Has a New GM

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Peter Island Resort and Spa has appointed Scott Hart as its new General Manager. Hart joins the private island resort in the British Virgin Islands with extensive experience in the hotel and restaurants industries, including his most recent posts as owner and founder of Dove Restaurant in Road Town, Tortola and General […]

New GM at Paradisus Cancun

Above: the Paradisus Cancun resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Paradisus Cancun has named Santiago Rivera its new general manager, the all-inclusive resort announced. Rivera has been with parent company Melia since 1999, working at destination resorts in China, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. “We are thrilled to welcome Santiago to the team at […]