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Carnival Plans New Ensenada Bay Village Destination in Baja California

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Ensenada’s cruise landscape is set for a major transformation as Carnival Corporation has unveiled plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination designed around the culture, landscapes and traditions of Baja California. The project is being undertaken together with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV. It was formally presented at the Ensenada Cruise Terminal […]

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Hilton Opens All-Inclusive Hotels in Dominican Republic, Playa del Carmen

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has opened three new all-inclusive hotels in the wider Caribbean region. The newly-rebranded — hotels are the result of a strategic alliance between Hilton and all-inclusive leader Playa Hotels and Resorts, a relationship that will eventually produce 10 all-inclusive properties around the region. The first batch of Hilton-branded all-inclusives […]

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Hilton Expands Again in Mexico

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has opened another new hotel in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Hilton Guadalajara Midtown is the second Hilton Hotels and Resorts property in Guadalajara. The addition comes as Hilton is also planning to open a host of new resorts in Mexico as the result of a new […]

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Playa Names New Chief Development Officer

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding Playa Hotels and Resorts has named a new chief development officer. The company has appointed Fernando Mulet as its new executive vice president and chief development officer, reporting to Playa’s Chairman and CEO Bruce Wardinski. Mulet is a founding member of the Playa management team since its inception in […]


Hilton Expands Again in Mexico

By Guy Britton PLAYA DEL CARMEN — In a move that will likely change the landscape of all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, two travel giants are partnering on a significant expansion push. Playa Hotels and Resorts and Hilton have announced a new strategic alliance that will mean a total of 10 new all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean […]

Hyatt Zilara Unveils New-Look Spas in Cancun, Montego Bay

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt’s adults-only all-inclusives in Montego Bay and Cancun have unveiled new-look spas, following a transformation project by parent company Playa Hotels and Resorts. The new Zen Spas at the Hyatt Zilara in Cancun and the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Jamaica incorporate influences from local Mayan and Jamaica traditions, respectively. […]

Playa Hotels Names New Senior Vice President

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing all-inclusive developer Playa Hotels and Resorts has announced a major new appointment. The company has tapped Rachel Rothman as its new senior vice president of investor relations and strategy. Playa is the owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive properties under the Hyatt, Hilton, Jewel and Panama Jack brands in […]

Playa Completes Acquisition of Five Resorts in Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding all-inclusive company Playa Hotels and Resorts has completed its acquisition of five all-inclusive properties in Jamaica. The deal with Sagicor Group Limited also includes two adjacent oceanfront land sites on the north coast of Jamaica. The portfolio includes four existing resorts including the 495-room Hilton Rose Hall, the 268-room […]

Video: Playa Santa Cruz, Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s another one of the stunning, largely undiscovered beaches on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. This is Playa Santa Cruz, tucked away in a cove on the island’s northwestern shores, far off the tourist map. And this is what it’s like to be there. It’s a must-visit stop on […]

Secrets Resort Opens in Panama

AMResorts has kicked off 2016 with its latest hotel opening in the Caribbean Basin: the new Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort. The 310-room, adults-only property is the 42nd resort in the company’s collection and the 15th Secrets-branded hotel. It is the first Secrets hotel in Panama. “AMResorts is excited to bring SecretsResorts & Spas to […]

A New Hire at Playa Hotels

Playa Hotels and Resorts has announced a new hire. The company has named Hugh Goodwin its new director of tour operator sales. Goodwin will be responsible for “establishing new relationships with tour operators and continuing to build upon Playa’s strong existing relationships through the development and execution of promotional and marketing strategies.” “We welcome Hugh […]

Major New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Debuts in Jamaica

Above: the new Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new brand is now in the hyper-competitive Caribbean all-inclusive sector. The Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall has officially opened its doors in Jamaica at the former site of the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall. The property is the first Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resort […]