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Rosewood to Open New Resort in Antigua

10 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2018

Caribbean hotels keep getting better and better, and the region’s hotel development pipeline shows no signs of slowing down, with new properties continuing to sprout across the Caribbean and Mexico, both large and boutique, EP and all-inclusive. So what are …

Rosewood Names New VP for Branding

By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Hotel Group has named a new vice president for brand marketing and communications. The company has appointed Robert Cheng to the role, in which he will spearhead the group’s overall strategic branding and communications. …

The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s New Chairman

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new chairman. Bermuda Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons has named Bermudian hotelier Paul Telford as the new chairman of the board of the BTA. Simmons’ appointment comes after the retirement …

VIDEO: Baha Mar: The Caribbean Las Vegas

By Alexander Britell Before you read any further, know this: the Baha Mar is open in the Bahamas. And it is an impressive thing. It is remarkably built, wonderfully modern and tastefully executed. It is a class above what you’re …

Bermuda’s Rosewood Tucker’s Point Sold

The iconic Rosewood Tucker’s Point Hotel and Resort in Bermuda has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has been purchased by an affiliate of Miami-based Gencom, which owns hospitality and residential real estate around the world. Rosewood will …

Rosewood’s New Americas Hire

Rosewood Hotel Group has named Achim Lenders its new senior vice president of operations for the Americas and Europe. In the position, Lenders will provide “support, guidance and direction to the operational teams of Rosewood properties in those regions,” according …

Breaking: Baha Mar Sold

In a major development for the Bahamas and the region, the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar Resort project has finally been sold. Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, or CTFE, has signed an agreement to own and operate …

Here’s What the New Little Dix Bay Will Look Like

By Alexander Britell It’s hard to find a more beautiful stretch of beach than Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands. So it was hard for many travelers to hear that the landmark hotel on Virgin Gorda would be …

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Closing for Major Renovation

A landmark Caribbean hotel is set to undergo a major transformation. Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands will be launching the most substantial renovation of the property since it was founded by Laurence Rockefeller …

Rosewood Mayakoba’s New Restaurant

By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Mayakoba has announced what it calls a new restaurant “concept” at the resort property on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. La Fondita is located in the recently opened El Pueblito, a “replica” of a Mexican village …

The Latest Baha Mar Update

What’s next for troubled megaresort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Baha Mar saga has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a provisional liquidator by the Supreme Court of the Bahamas. The ruling by the court means …

Rosewood’s New Caribbean Hire

New hire for Caribbean region By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has appointed Menique De La Rosa as spa director for the Caribbean region and at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. De …

Rosewood Mayakoba Planning Enhancement Project

Above: Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Mayakoba on the Caribbean coast of Mexico is planning an “enhancement project” later this year. The property will be closing Sept. 7 for two weeks to allow for “the transformation of …

Rosewood Expanding in Mexico

Above: Puebla By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood is adding another hotel in the region. The Rosewood Puebla hotel is slated to debut in 2016 as the company’s fourth property in Mexico, according to a release. Rosewood has been tapped …

A New Chef at Rosewood Mayakoba

Above: Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Rosewood Mayakoba resort has named a new executive chef. Chef Juan Pablo Loza is coming to the property to oversee food and beverage operations and the resort’s five restaurants. Loza arrives …

Rosewood Names New VP for Americas

Above: Rosewood Little Dix Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has promoted Graeme Davis to vice president of operations for the Americas, the company announced. In the new role, David will “provide operational support for Rosewood’s …

Riviera Maya’s Rosewood Mayakoba Names New Managing Director

Above: Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Daniel Scott the new managing director of Rosewood Mayakoba, the company announced. Scott assumed the position on Oct. 1; he now oversees operations for the 130-room …

New Eatery at the Rosewood Mayakoba

Above: the Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Rosewood Mayakoba resort in the Caribbean coast of Mexico has unveiled a new outdoor dining concept. It’s called La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen, a 20,000-square-foot space that will include cooking …