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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Rocks in St Kitts

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jerry Wright, who sent in this lovely shot of a rocky stretch of shoreline in St Kitts. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]

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The Reef 28, a New All-Inclusive in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new all-inclusive option in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean’s hippest enclave: Playa del Carmen. The Reef 28 has opened its doors on the Riviera Maya, a adults-only option just a short stroll from Playa’s bustling Fifth Avenue. It’s a hip, colorful boutique-style destination that’s a marked departure […]

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Riu Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu has reopened one of its most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Mexican Caribbean, the company announced this week. The Riu Tequila has relaunched in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, following a large-scale renovation project. The renovation included transformed culinary offerings and a totally redesigned pool […]

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AccorHotels to Acquire 50 Percent Stake in Sbe

By the Caribbean Journal staff Global hotel giant AccorHotels is acquiring a 50 percent stake in sbe, the company behind hotel brands like SLS. The two sides have signed a letter of intent and entered into exclusive negotiations for AccorHotels to acquire a 50 percent stake in sbe, part of the company’s wider expansion plans. […]

Riu Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Viceroy Los Cabos has officially opened its doors. The brand’s 15th property is set in the heart of San Jose del Cabo, the product of a collaboration with the Rodina Group, one of the leading investment firms in Mexico. The property, designed by Mexican architect Miguel Angel Aragones, […]

Mahekal Names New Director of Sales and Marketing

By the Caribbean Journal staff Playa del Carmen’s Mahekal Beach Resort has appointed a new director of sales and marketing, the property told Caribbean Journal. The Mexican Caribbean resort has named Maria Elena Armenta to the role, in which she will develop and implement marketing strategies and sales initiatives. Armenta comes to the property after […]

Mexico’s Xcaret Joins Preferred Hotels

By the Caribbean Journal staff Independent hotel brand Preferred Hotels and Resorts has added a new member property in the Caribbean. The eco-focused Hotel Xcaret outside Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico is the latest property to join Preferred, which is the world’s largest independent hotel brand. The all-inclusive property is focused […]

Playacar Palace Reopens After $14 Million Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts’ Playacar Palace has reopened following a $14 million transformation project. The Playa del Carmen-area property underwent a major renovation, with everything from upgrades to the guest rooms, lobby and restaurants to totally new interiors. The interior redesign was envisioned by architect Roberto Elias and interior designer Francois Frossard. […]

Hilton Continues Caribbean Expansion in Playa del Carmen

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s ramped-up Caribbean expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The company opened its second new Caribbean property this month with the debut of The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton, in the heart of Playa del Carmen. The newest hotel on the Caribbean coast of Mexico […]

Makehal Beach Resort Names New GM

By the Caribbean Journal staff Playa del Carmen’s Mahekal Beach Resort has named a new general manager, the property announced in statement. Mahekal has appointed Attila Gombos the role, in which he will oversee “all aspects” of the resort. “We’re excited to welcome Mr. Gombos to the Mahekal family,” said Lamont Meek, Chief Operating Officer […]

SLS Baha Mar Opens in Nassau

By the Caribbean Journal staff SBE has debuted its first-ever hotel in the Caribbean with the official launch of the new SLS Baha Mar in Nassau. SLS is the second brand to debut at the Nassau megaresort, following the launch earlier this summer of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. SLS Baha Mar has a total […]

Mondrian Coming to Playa del Carmen

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sbe Hospitality is embarking on a major new expansion push that will include another new property in the Caribbean, the company announced this week. Sbe’s Mondrian brand will make its debut in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen with a licensing deal for a 100-key condominium hotel. The hotel is expected to […]