hospitality

The Caribbean’s Newest Hospitality School Is in Dominica

AvantStay Expands to Cabo San Lucas

Short-term rental hospitality brand AvantStay has expanded to Mexico. The company’s first-ever international destination is the product of a partnership with the Blue Desert Cabo villa company in Cabo San Lucas. The brand will deliver a collection of 50 luxury …

Sarah New on Recruiting for Hospitality and Construction in the Caribbean

Even amid the pandemic, the Caribbean construction industry is ploughing ahead, with more and more projects underway, particularly hotel projects. And that means it’s more important than ever to find the right people for the right jobs. The same is …

Aimbridge Hospitality Names New VP for Development

Hotel management company Aimbridge Hospitality has named a new Vice President of development, the company announced this week. The company has tapped Marco Roca Jr to the role, in which he will support the luxury and resorts vertical, focusing on …

Leading U.S. Law Firm POTENTE Is Expanding to the Caribbean

Leading law firm Potente is moving to the Caribbean, as the region’s hospitality and investment market continue to stay active even amid the pandemic. The California-headquartered firm, which has offices in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Palm Springs, Mexico City and …

Curacao Marriott Names New General Manager

The Curacao Marriott has a new general manager, following the appointment of veteran hospitality executive Mark Nooren. The 336-room beach resort had completed a $40 million renovation project at the end of last year. The resort is managed by Aimbridge …

Comito: Crisis Offers Big Chance to Upgrade Caribbean Tourism Product

The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the Caribbean to upgrade its tourism product, according to Frank Comito, the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Speaking on a recent Foreign Press Association webinar, Comito explained how the Caribbean hospitality …

Regent Seven Seas Is Adding New Caribbean Ports

By the Caribbean Journal staff Ultra-luxe boutique cruise line Regent Seven Seas is expanding its network of ports in the Caribbean region, the company said this week. Regent Seven Seas will be adding three new ports in the Caribbean for …

In Miami, Caribbean Hotel Investment in the Spotlight

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Boldfaced names from across the Caribbean descended upon Miami on Thursday for Bisnow’s third-annual Caribbean Hospitality & Investment Summit. The high-level conference, which took place at the Intercontinental hotel in downtown Miami, brought together …

Kimpton Is Opening Its First Hotels in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is coming to a new destination: Mexico. The fast-expanding hotel company, now part of the IHG umbrella, is planning to open its first properties in Mexico with a pair of Mexico …

Saint Lucia Is Getting a Major New Golf Resort

By Alexander Britell The developers of Canada’s famed Cabot Links in Nova Scotia are expanding to the Caribbean — and the result could be a significant addition to the region. Cabot’s first-ever international property will be a major new golf …

In Miami, a Must-Visit Caribbean Hospitality Summit

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the leading events on the Caribbean tourism agenda is coming back for another year, with the third annual Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Summit in Miami. The Aug. 1 Bisnow event, which is being …

National Hospitality Group Expands in Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff Myrtle Beach-based National Hospitality Group is expanding in the Dutch Caribbean. NGH has revealed that it has added the Aruba Beach Club to its management portfolio. The Aruba Beach Club will be the company’s fourth …

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 …

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 …