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Wyndham Opens New Private Island Resort in Belize

Choice Hotels Adds New VP for the Caribbean

Choice Hotels has named a new regional Vice President of franchise sales development for the Ascent Hotel Collection, the company said this week. Choice Hotels has tapped Glenn Gordon to the role, in which he will lead the growth of …

Wyndham Destinations Reopens Two Resorts in St Thomas

A pair of Wyndham Destinations resorts has reopened on the island of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Both the Limetree Beach Resort by Club Wyndham and the Club Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort are open again. Limetree Beach Resort …

Grand Bahama’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort to Reopen

The Viva Wyndham all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is slated to reopen in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 26-acre property on the south shore of Grand Bahama will reopen Nov. 1, Grand Bahama tourism officials confirmed. The 274-room resort …

Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Names New Golf Director

Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar has named a new director of golf and tennis, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Seth Henrich to oversee its extensive program, which includes two 18-hole championship courses designed by Tom and …

Wyndham Reopens Puerto Rico, St Thomas Resorts

Wyndham has reopened its resorts in Puerto Rico and St Thomas, USVI, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both the Margaritaville Vacation Club St Thomas and the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico have reopened their doors. Both properties …

Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. …

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Margaritaville in St Thomas

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bork Maronn, who sent in this lovely shot from the bar at the Wyndham Margaritaville Resort in St Thomas Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to …

Caribbean Hotels Open 2020 With Declines

Caribbean hotels opened 2020 with the region’s lowest January occupancy level since 2011, according to data from STR. For the month, occupancy was down 3.7% year over year to 66.5%. Average daily rate (ADR) also fell 1.5% to US$253.09, …

American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama

In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island. American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama. “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more …

There’s a New Wyndham in Tortola

The British Virgin Islands is now home to its first Wyndham hotel: the Wyndham Lambert Beach Resort in Tortola. The newly resort is a rebranding of the former Lambert Beach Resort, which had been slated to debut as a Wyndham …

A New Hire at Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar

By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, one of the destination’s top golf resorts, has announced the appointment of a new sales manager. The property has tapped Rosa Luke as its new senior sales manager for …

Wyndham’s $100 Million Dominican Republic Hotel Push

By the Caribbean Journal staff Development firm Profusion Group is planning a $100 million expansion of Wyndham’s La Quinta brand across the Dominican Republic. The plan is to develop a portfolio of eight hotel projects across the Dominican Republic, set …

Puerto Rico Tourism Is “Stronger Than Ever”

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s not just about a tourism recovery anymore. Puerto Rico’s crucial tourism sector is in the midst of a full-fledged boom, according to newly-released data provided to Caribbean Journal. Airport arrivals to Puerto Rico’s San …

Jamaica Is Getting A New Hilton Hotel in Kingston

By Alexander Britell Part of a growing trend of hotel investment in Jamaica’s capital, Hilton has announced the planned opening of a new Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Kingston. The new 168-room ROK Hotel, owned by PanJam Investment Limited, …

La Quinta Planning Major Expansion to Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham’s La Quinta hotel brand is planning a major expansion to the Dominican Republic. Wyndham has signed an agreement with Caribbean developer Profusion Group. “With a top-performing Caribbean economy and millions of annual visitors, the Dominican Republic attracts …

Wyndham Continues Caribbean Expansion in Belize

By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham’s growing Caribbean portfolio is expanding again, this time in Belize. The global hotel company has brought its Trademark Collection by Wyndham soft band to Belize with the addition of the Costa Blu Beach Resort. …

Wyndham’s New All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham has expanding its Caribbean portfolio with a new entry into Puerto Rico. The recently-debuted Candelero Beach Resort has officially joined the Wyndham Resorts portfolio. The all-inclusive resort, which first opened its doors at the …