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San Juan Marriott Debuts $2.9 Million New-Look Event Space

The San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino has debuted a new-look ballroom and foyer area to the property.  The redesign is the product of a $2.9 million investment financed by development firm XLD Group.  “The new 7,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom […]

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Puerto Rico’s San Juan Marriott Gets a New Look

By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s San Juan Marriott Resort has a new look. The property, set in the Condado area of San Juan, has completed a $20 million renovation project spearheaded by XLD Group. The new look ranges […]

San Juan Marriott Sold to Buyer from China

The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has been sold to a buyer from China, brokerage JLL announced. The 527-key Condado resort’s sale was arranged by JLL on behalf of Rockwood Capital and Interlink Group. Terms of the deal […]

San Juan Marriott Names New Executive Chef

The San Juan Marriott has appointed a new top chef: Marcelo Dante Filosi Bordenave. The new hire will be executive chef and director of food and beverage, with a mandate to build on the property’s “urban resort” concept. He had […]

San Juan Marriott Names New General Manager

By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott has a new general manager. The Puerto Rico property has named Jose Gonzalez its new GM, it announced this week. Gonzalez comes to the hotel after previously serving at the JW […]

Classic Comida Criolla in Old San Juan

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’re looking for local food in Old San Juan (and you’ve already been to Raices, Café El Punto and El Jibarito), here’s another eatery to try. Aji Dulce Café on Calle San Jose […]

A New Look at the San Juan Marriott

Above: the San Juan Marriott (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is debuting its newly-updated look this weekend, following a series of renovations. Above: the renovated lobby and […]

San Juan Marriott Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing

Above: the San Juan Marriott By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott in Puerto Rico has named Joaquin Cruz its new director of sales and marketing. A 20-year veteran of the industry, Cruz returns to the San Juan […]

San Juan Marriott Begins $8M Renovation

Above: a rendering of an upgraded room By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott Resort has begun an $8 million renovation, the hotel announced. The project will cover all of the hotel’s 525 guestrooms and balconies, aiming to […]

San Juan’s Courtyard By Marriott Isla Verde to Undergo $32 Million Renovation

Above: the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde will undergo a $32 million renovation, the property announced Monday. The resort, which recently added a new oceanfront bar and […]

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This Hip Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Just Became a Hilton 

In a century and a half of history, it was everything from a US post office to a government diplomatic headquarters. Today, the Palacio Provincial has cemented its place as one of the hippest places to stay in Old San […]

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Spirit Airlines Has More New Nonstop Flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico continues to see dynamic passenger traffic as the island experiences booming tourism arrivals in the post-pandemic period.  In short, airlines have zeroed in on Puerto Rico, continuing to add new flights to the island from source […]

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San Juan, Puerto Rico Air Passenger Traffic Tops 11 Million

Passenger traffic at San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport has topped 11 million so far this year, according to newly-released data from ASUR, which manages the airport.  Air passenger trafic at San Juan’s major air hub is 11,088,144, a […]

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A New Kind of Luxury Residential Project Is Coming to San Juan, Puerto Rico 

A new kind of luxury residential project is coming to one of the Caribbean’s hottest real estate markets: San Juan, Puerto Rico.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business […]

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Marriott Opens New Fairfield Hotel in Puerto Rico 

Marriott has opened a new Fairfield property in Puerto Rico.  The Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach has opened its doors on the scenic northeastern coast of the island.  The property, set about 25 miles from San Juan, has a pool, […]

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Marriott’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is in Honduras 

Marriott’s Aloft brand has opened its newest hotel in the Caribbean Basin: the Aloft San Pedro Sula in Honduras.  It’s a major new brand for a Caribbean-coast country that is quietly seeing renewed tourism investment — including the highly-anticipated Kimpton Grand […]

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Iberia Adds Daily Flights to Santo Domingo 

Spanish carrier Iberia is ramping up its service to Santo Domingo this summer, citing “robust” demand for the capital, Caribbean Journal has learned. From now through August, Iberia will be operating one daily nonstop flight between Madrid and Santo Domingo.  […]

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In Puerto Rico, a New Brand for a Classic Marriott Hotel 

For almost a half-century, it has been the resort you simply can’t miss if you’re in San Juan’s buzzy Condado neighborhood: La Concha, the tropical masterpiece by Toro Ferrer.  That includes a large-scale renovation project of the mid-century classic back […]

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Marriott to Reopen Top Dominican Republic All-Inclusive 

Marriott International has quietly been cultivating a broad portfolio of all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean, from small boutiques in Barbados to large beach hotels in Antigua.  Last year, that included Marriott’s highly-anticipated addition of what is now the crown jewel […]

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Marriott Set to Debut New Resorts in St Thomas, USVI 

Marriott will be debuting a pair of highly-anticipated new resorts in St Thomas, USVI this fall.  The new Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas’ most iconic hotel property, will reopen this winter with a pair of resorts: the The Seaborn, part of […]

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Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Puerto Rico 

It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the onset of the pandemic: the rise of the digital nomad, and the increased popularity of long-term, remote-work stays.  And that’s precisely the target at Marriott’s newest Caribbean hotel, the new […]

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A New Real Estate Project in San Juan’s Condado District 

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

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Major Caribbean Hotel Sold; Will Become a Marriott

One of the signature hotels in Puerto Rico has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other […]

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Marriott Just Opened Its Newest AC Hotel in Punta Cana

Marriott’s fast-expanding AC Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the popular Dominican Republic tourism destination of Punta Cana.  The new AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana has a total of 129 rooms, set in the San Juan Shopping […]

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Marriott Is Opening a New Hotel in Punta Cana

Marriott International is set to open another new hotel in the Caribbean this summer. Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new AC Hotel Punta Cana will be the first-ever AC Hotel in the Dominican Republic, set in the country’s tourism hub.  […]

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Marriott Opens New Aloft Hotel in Puerto Rico

Marriott has opened its second Aloft hotel in the Caribbean – the new Aloft Ponce in Puerto Rico’s second city.  The new Aloft Ponce has a total of 152 guest rooms, with amenities like 55-inch flatscreen tVs, Bliss Spa toiletries and […]

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Marriott Opens New Hotel in Tulum, Mexico

Marriott International has opened its first-ever hotel property in the hip beach town of Tulum on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  The new Aloft Tulum, which is managed by Highgate, opened its doors this week in the heart of Tulum’s […]

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Marriott to Open New Puerto Rico Hotel in March

Marriott is opening its newest hotel in Puerto Rico in March, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The highly anticipated Aloft Ponce, set in Puerto Rico’s “second city,” Ponce, will open its doors on March 18, according to Marriott’s web site.  It […]

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