Grupo Piñero, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resort’s parent company, has announced a significant $60 million investment to renovate its Living Resorts division, which includes hotels, residential units and golf courses that operate under the Bahia Principe brand. As part of the group’s continuous commitment to offer guests an elevated experience, resorts in both Mexico and …
The president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) joined regional tourism industry stakeholders in mourning the passing of Sir Royston Hopkin, one the Caribbean’s most respected and accomplished hoteliers. CHTA President Patricia Affonso-Dass of Barbados remembered the Grenadian businessman as “a giant of a man, a bright light that lit up a room …
As winter’s cold settles in over most of North America, now is the perfect time to plan a warm weather escape and Ocean Terrace Inn, one of St. Kitts’ premier boutique hotels, makes the planning easy. With their all-inclusive package, guests can make one payment for the trip then put their wallets away and simply …
Half Moon, one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations, has been awarded the prestigious Four-Star Rating by the Forbes Travel Guide. The gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958, the Forbes Star ratings are based on professional, anonymous inspections. With this new honor, Half Moon becomes the first resort in Jamaica to ever hold …
Haven Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa, one of the Riviera Maya’s newest luxury adults-only all-inclusive resorts, invites couples to treat themselves to a romantic beachfront getaway filled with warm temperatures and abundant sunshine. The “Haven is for Lovers” Getaway Package is designed for sweethearts seeking to treat themselves to a heavenly vacation full of pampering, …
AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group company, closed 2019 with another year of unprecedented growth for the company’s travel agent loyalty program, AMRewards™. More than 45,000 travel agents have registered for the program, shattering previous participation records with a three percent increase year over year in bookings entered. Agents also maximized their rewards like never before, …
St. Kitts has announced the opening of KOI Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut on island as well as KOI Hospitality’s first entry into the hotel space. The 102-room oceanfront haven is the latest addition to St. Kitts’ growing hotel portfolio, having most recently welcomed the Park Hyatt St. Kitts …
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has named respected Grenada hotelier Leo Garbutt 2020 Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. The owner of Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel in Grenada received the coveted honor during the opening of Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Nassau as recognition of his exceptional contributions to Grenada and the Caribbean hotel and …
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored MMGY Global and The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) with its highest accolades at its annual gala. The Adrian Awards is the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition, recognizing excellence in advertising, marketing, and public relations. With the BVITB, MMGY Myriad …
The Sailrock Resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands was recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Resort at the World Travel Awards in The Bahamas. During the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 at Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, the new South Caicos resort copped top honors as it claimed its first World …