The future Meliá Braco Village resort held a ground-breaking event on Friday April 24, in Trelawny to celebrate a significant construction milestone. Meliá Hotels International (MHI) will manage the 225 room property in a joint-venture partnership with the Jamaican government. “Hundreds of jobs will be created by expanding the offerings of the property to include …
Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort in Tobago has named industry veteran Sandy Bell Rojas as Director of Sales and Marketing where she will oversee efforts in all international markets for the 178-room property. “Sandy Bell Rojas is a welcome addition to the Magdalena Grand family as she brings an extensive knowledge of the hotel …
The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) in partnership with Travel Agent Academy launched a redesigned and refreshed Aruba Certified Expert Program (ACE) for the trade community. Specifically designed for travel professionals, this highly-educational tool will ensure travel agents have a full understanding of Aruba and its key, unique selling points to help sell the One happy …
Hot on the heels of a record-breaking 2014, visitor arrivals to Saint Lucia have increased by 14 percent in the first month of 2015. More than 31,500 visitors entered Saint Lucia, the largest number the island has received during the month of January, and sizable advance from the previous record of 28,220 arrivals in January …
Enchantment Group, a hospitality management company focused on resort destinations, announced they have acquired The Cove, a luxury beachfront resort on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. The 40-acre property, located on the island’s northern end on the Caribbean Sea, is just 45 minutes from South Florida. It is serviced by daily flights from Ft. Lauderdale, …
It’s an all-new day at the Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay as the Jamaican property updates its brand identity following a $15 million renovation. Central to the resort’s refreshed image is the adoption of the latest Holiday Inn Resort logo. “SunSpree may be gone from our name, but the same great service and exceptional value …
Belmond La Samanna, a luxury resort in St. Martin, has announced Tracey Fentem as Director of Sales and Marketing. Fentem recently joined the executive team of Belmond La Samanna to oversee the sales and marketing activities for the Caribbean luxury resort. “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Fentem to Belmond La Samanna,” said Michael Schoonewagen, …
The numbers are in and Trinidad & Tobago has been named the happiest Caribbean nation yet again. With its vibrant lifestyle, dynamic culture, booming business center, strong government and, of course, largest Carnival celebration in the Caribbean, it is no surprise that the dual-island nation leads the way in happiness. According to the World Happiness …
May 8, 2015 marked the end of the successful 19th edition of MITM Euromed, Meetings and Incentive Travel Market, held in Calpe, Spain. In the words of Calpe’s Tourism Council, Mr. Jan Van Parijs: “We thank GSAR Marketing for the excellent organization of the fair and for the opportunity they gave us to show to …
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts is offering up to $2,000 per booking. The Leisure Group Cash Incentive promotion is valid for all leisure group bookings made through October 31, 2015. Travel window for the groups is through December 2016. The offer is valid for new bookings and is valid only for leisure groups as described below. …