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A New Day in the Sun: CHICOS 2018

By Kristina M. D'Amico - Director at HVS Miami

Resiliency of the RegionWith the 2017 record-breaking hurricane season behind us, the recovery effort has been impressive. The islands of Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and St. Barts have demonstrated a relatively fast recovery, with most of their hotel and villa rental inventory available for this upcoming peak season.

Opinion21 Nov 2018HVSEvents & ConferencesReal Estate & InvestmentMarkets & Performance

One Year Later: The Rebound of the Caribbean following the 2017 Hurricane Season

By Kristina M. D'Amico - Director at HVS Miami

Strong Recovery EffortOf the 32 Caribbean island nations, just seven were significantly affected (three quite severely) by the 2017 hurricane season. Significant progress has been made on each of these seven major islands, as follows:In addition to the significant progress that has been made in the rebuilding process, there are many new developments in the pipeline of the affected islands, including 400 new hotel rooms in Dominica and more than 3,000 rooms in Puerto Rico.

Opinion31 Aug 2018HVSMarkets & Performance

Cuba - A land that time forgot...

By Terence Ronson - Hospitality Professional, Technology Consultant, Public Speaker and Inventor

For a photographer, a voyeur of architecture, a history buff, a 50's car enthusiast, a Rum or cigar lover - this has to be on your list of must see - a bucket list item of the highest magnitude. You require a Visa to enter Cuba.

Opinion19 Jul 2017Pertlink LimitedCubaProperty TechnologyDestination Marketing

HVS Key Takeaways: CHICOS 2016

By Kristin Rinaudo - Vice President of HVS Atlanta

HVS recently held its 6th annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operating Summit (CHICOS) at the Ritz-Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hotel developers, investors, operators, lenders, brand representatives, and government leaders came armed with questions and information on the prospects for the region's hotel industry.

Opinion 5 Dec 2016HVSSafety & SecurityEvents & ConferencesReal Estate & InvestmentMarkets & PerformanceSupply Construction

A New Day in the Sun: CHICOS 2018

By Kristina D'Amico

Opinion21 Nov 2018

Want Better Reviews? Forget your building, its all about your people!

By Joshua M. Evans - Founder & CEO at EnthusiasticYou!

Our plane touched down on a beautiful little island in the Caribbean. Having never been to this country before, our excitement and anticipation swelled as we taxied toward the terminal. After a quick run through customs and short taxi ride we arrived at a sleepy little resort on one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

Opinion 7 Jul 2016Enthusiastic You!Turks and Caicos IslandsCRM & LoyaltyHotel Ratings & ClassificationReputation ManagementGuest Experience

Caribbean Tourism Planning: Good Times Are Not the Time to Relax

By Andrew Cohan - Managing Director at Horwath HTL - Miami

The past two years have seen the Caribbean tourism market finally shake off the last vestiges of recession symptoms. Travelers are spending, airlift is increasing and developers and their backers are investing.

Opinion 3 Jun 2016HorwathDestination Marketing

ZIKA - Let's Get the Facts Straight

By Clarisa Jimenez - President & CEO at Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association (PRHTA)

or having it readily available for purchase.Tourism, according to Puerto Rico's Planning board, represents 7 percent of Puerto Rico's GDP. Throughout the recession, tourism is the only industry that has consistently shown signs of growth.

Opinion18 May 2016Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism AssociationPuerto RicoSafety & SecurityDestination Marketing

LIAT Airlines, Taxes And Caribbean Tourism

By Robert MacLellan

LIAT Airlines has been a vital factor in the commercial and tourism life blood of the Caribbean for decades. However, the company has now had three CEOs and two Acting CEOs in the last seven years, evidence of LIATs challenges.

Opinion29 Apr 2016MacLellan & Associates LegalAirlinesLeisure Travel

Interview with Director of Jamaica Tourism Board

By Renese Johnson - CEO/President, Vanguard Leisure Consulting LLC

I recently had the opportunity to briefly interview Mr. Paul Pennicook, the Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourism Board ("JTB"). Along with his team of officials, their initiatives have helped promote the Island's brand and focal point as a major tourist destination.

Opinion29 Jan 2016Vanguard Leisure ConsultingJamaicaLeisure TravelDestination Marketing

Trending Issues and Challenges Facing Caribbean Hospitality Development

By Parris E. Jordan - Managing Director at HVS - Caribbean

which is in today's dollars. The investor, on the other hand, is looking towards the future strategy rather than the legacy investment, and is pricing the risk associated with their cost of capital and regional risk factors.

Opinion 9 Sep 2015HVSPuerto RicoReal Estate & InvestmentDestination MarketingMarkets & Performance