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A New Way to Power Caribbean Resorts With Clean Energy
By Alexander Britell It’s no secret that energy in the Caribbean is not cheap. As hotel construction and investment continue to ramp up in the region, demand for sustainable, reliable and cost-effective energy solutions continues to rise. And in recent …

Marriott Is Opening Two New US Virgin Islands Resorts
Marriott is set to open its highly-anticipated pair of new resorts in the US Virgin Islands this spring. The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy House Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is now taking reservations …
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The Westin Grand Cayman Resort Has a New VP of Marketing
The Westin Grand Cayman has appointed a new leader for its sales and marketing initiatives, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Seven Mile Beach property has tapped Jay Marsella as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, it confirmed to CJ. Jay joins the Cayman …
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 …
A New Look at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana
Punta Cana’s Westin Puntacana Resort is set to debut the results of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Marriott resort is undergoing a major update by owner Grupo Puntacana, with a “refreshing change.” The property closed last …
Marriott Is Opening a New Westin Resort in St Thomas
Part of the $350 million rebuild of the iconic Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas will be a new Westin resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef is slated to open in …
Two New Marriott Hotels to Open in St Thomas This Fall
The long awaited transformation of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas is slated to debut this fall. Aimbridge Hospitality has announced that it will be opening two new hotels in St Thomas: the Westin Beach Resort and Spa …
Marriott Names New General Manager for Aruba Resorts
The Aruba Marriott complex has a new general manager: Raoul Lemmerling, who will oversee the daily operations, staff development and financial planning at the Aruba Marriott Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Marriott Aruba Surf Club, and Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. Lemmerling was most recently the cluster general …
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. …
Westin Launches Testing Program at Punta Cana Resort
Marriott’s Westin Puntacana Resort and Club has launched a new on-site testing program to help travelers comply with the new CDC testing requirements. The property has integrated both PCR and antigen tests for all guests who need a negative test …
Westin Just Opened a New Hotel in Mexico
Marriott’s Westin brand just opened a new hotel in the heart of Monterrey, Mexico. The new Westin Monterrey Valle is the brand’s first-ever property in the city, and its eighth in Mexico. The property, which is owned by Fibra Inn …
A New Hire at the Westin Grand Cayman
By the Caribbean Journal staff When you’re set on a prime perch of Seven Mile Beach, managing your outdoor space is no easy task. Accordingly, the Westin Grand Cayman has announced the appointment of a new general manager of outdoor …
Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Platform Will Launch in Punta Cana
By Alexander Britell Marriott International is getting into the all-inclusive game, with plans to debut a new all-inclusive platform that will begin with five new resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region. In a major foray into the increasingly competitive all-inclusive …
Air Canada Launching New Punta Cana, Cancun Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canada’s leading airline is launching a pair of new routes to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. Air Canada has announced plans to launch new winter flights from Quebec City to the two most …
The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Making Its Return
By the Caribbean Journal staff The greatest hotel in the US Virgin Islands is set for a comeback. The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas, long that island’s leading resort and arguably the flagship hotel in the wider destination, is set to return …
The Westin St John Resort Reopens
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a massive boost for the tourism fortunes of the island of St John, the Westin St John Resort Villas has officially reopened its doors. The reopening comes 16 months after Hurricanes Irma and Maria …
In Grand Cayman, a Nighttime Beach Cabana
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A beach cabana at night? That’s the idea from the Westin Grand Cayman, which has launched a new program called the Stargazing Cabana. The new service for the hotel’s new oceanfront beach cabanas lets guests …
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