KSL Capital and Rodina’s Tortuga Resorts launched its Caribbean push in June with its $2 billion purchase of Playa’s real estate portfolio in the Caribbean and Mexico. Now, it seems to be aiming higher, with a new CEO to lead the charge. Tortuga Resorts has appointed seasoned hospitality and private-equity executive Leo Schlesinger as its […]
Princess Juliana International Airport has officially opened its new terminal building for private jet passengers, adding a major new chapter to its evolution as one of the Caribbean’s premier aviation hubs. The unveiling took place on Friday, marking the latest milestone following the reopening of the main terminal in 2024. The new standalone facility is […]
The Caribbean cruise season is officially underway in St. Maarten. On Thursday, five cruise ships — Azamara Quest, Star Pride, Valiant Lady, Star of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas — docked at Port St. Maarten, bringing thousands of passengers and signaling the start of the 2025–2026 high season. “The port has done its […]
The JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa will be the venue for the 18th edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow, set for June 22–26, 2026, organizers announced this week. The decision marks the first time the region’s largest tourism trade event will be held at the 200-room luxury resort on Dawn Beach, […]
