News Blue Diamond Resorts Names New SVP
Blue Diamond Resorts has named a new senior vice president for sales, marketing and distribution. The fast-growing resort management company has tapped Jürgen Stütz to the role, in which he will be “positioned to generate maximum revenue for Blue Diamond […]
Caribbean Moment: High Above Curtain Bluff in Antigua
It’s one of the truly iconic resorts in the Caribbean: Curtain Bluff, the legendary hotel on the southern coast of Antigua. There’s something perfect about the pair of beaches here, about the sheer serenity of the place. And you get […]
Searching for Jimmy Buffett in the Caribbean
For many people, singer Jimmy Buffett and his signature tune perfectly capture the island vibe they crave while slogging away at their busy lives the rest of the year. That’s even more true right now, as we all dream of […]
News How Two Dominica Hotels Are Feeding Healthcare Workers
Dominica’s Secret Bay and Fort Young hotels have shifted from catering to overnight guests to feeding frontline healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed “Koudmen Kitchen,” an homage to the Creole term that translates to “helping hand,” and led by […]
Unique Vacations Names New CEO
Unique Vacations, the affiliate of the worldwide representatives for Sandals and Beaches Resorts, has named a new chief executive officer. Veteran travel executive Jeff Clarke has been tapped to succeed Tammy Gonzalez, who announced her retirement this week. “Very few […]
CJI Conversation: Mark Durliat, CEO of Grace Bay Resorts
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to keep the Caribbean hotel industry at a standstill, many hotel developers and investors are struggling to keep existing projects afloat, and are also uncertain about how long the recovery […]
News How Sandals Resorts Is Helping Its Team Members
Sandals Resorts all over the Caribbean to provide care packages for its team members as the region works to fight the coronavirus epidemic. Like many hotels all over the world, Sandals Resorts International recently announced that it would be closing […]
All-Inclusive Finest Punta Cana Planning December Debut
Excellence Resorts is planning to debut its new Finest Punta Cana resort in December. The property has a targeted opening date of Dec. 18, 2020, according to the company’s Web site. It will be the second property for Excellence’s all-ages […]
Kimpton Opens First of Five New Key West Resorts
The Conch Republic is officially the new home of the first in what will be a portfolio of five new Kimpton-branded Key West resorts. InterContinental Hotel Group’s fast-expanding Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants brand has launched the new Winslow’s Bungallows hotel. […]