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New Chairman for Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association
By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao’s hotel and tourism association has a new leader. The Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association, or CHATA, has announced that Hans Slier, owner of the island’s Papagayo Beach Hotel and Beach Resort, has been voted […]
A High-Level Caribbean Hospitality Forum
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most important events on the Caribbean travel industry calendar is coming soon, with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s CHIEF forum set for June 22-24 in Miami. CHIEF, which stands for the […]
CHIEF Hospitality Conference Returns for Fourth Year
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The fourth annual Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum is slated for June 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, which puts on the Miami-based conference, says unity and innovation will […]
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Why AMResorts Partnered With Cornell University
By the Caribbean Journal staff Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has partnered with Cornell University on a new certificate program for AMResorts general managers, the company announced. The AMResorts Top Executive Certificate Program is a personalized business and hospitality development […]
A Must-Visit Caribbean Hospitality Conference
Caribbean hoteliers and industry stakeholders will gather in Miami for the third installment of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum, slated to take place from June 2 to 4 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and […]
Carnival’s Fathom Brand Names Newest Hire
A new addition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s “social impact” cruise line, has appointed Ron Fenska as its Vice President of Sales. Fenska will be responsible for leading the brand’s overall sales strategies and initiatives, including management […]
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The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas Has Been Sold
The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas has a new owner. The property, which recently underwent a $22 million renovation, is being acquired by Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Prime for $64 million from Marriott International. The deal for the 180-room hotel in the US […]
Airbnb Enters Cuba Market
Above: Cuba By the Caribbean Journal staff Hospitality firm Airbnb is coming to Cuba. The short-term hospitality company announced the move on Thursday, making it one of the first US companies to offer accommodations for licensed US travelers since the […]