Atlantis Paradise Island, the most iconic destination resort in the world, appoints Chevaz Chambers as Vice President and General Manager of Harborside Resort at Atlantis Paradise Island. The role complements his ongoing leadership as Vice President and General Manager of The Coral at Atlantis Paradise Island.
"Return to Paradise" and celebrate the milestone of 60 fabulous years with a fourth night free, to create more memories at this special Caribbean hideaway.
Atlantis Paradise Island is going bigger and bolder in 2022 by announcing multimillion-dollar renovations and exciting new partnerships at the iconic resort located on five miles of white sand beaches in The Bahamas. For nearly 25 years, Atlantis, best known for exuding Bahamian culture, serving as a marvel and custodian of marine life, and its landmark pink architecture - specifically the highly recognizable Royal Towers and Bridge Suite - has paved the way for luxury, hospitality and entertainment in the Caribbean and around the world. Now the resort is raising the bar even higher by embarking upon a new chapter with an array of massive upgrades and striking enhancements that include the redevelopment of The Beach Tower and all Royal Tower guestrooms and suites, a reimagined Atlantis Casino, and the addition of another Michelin-starred chef to its already impressive dining roster.
Something new, and something extraordinary, will soon arrive in The Bahamas. In 2024, David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Pharrell Williams will partner with Atlantis Paradise Island to open a brand-new resort: Somewhere Else. The property (which is adjacent to Atlantis, and which will take over the current site of The Beach) is set to offer a unique and immersive experience, blending Grutman's ability to create highly memorable hospitality platforms with Williams's dynamic, genre-spanning artistry. The duo has already garnered collaborative success as partners on Swan, the Miami-based restaurant, and The Goodtime Hotel, a Miami Beach-based boutique concept; Somewhere Else marks their next milestone step.
iVvy Platform announces Atlantis Paradise Island as the newest customer to engage with the software's advanced RFP and event management systems. iVvy, a modern, cloud-based event and venue management platform, will support Atlantis Paradise Island by offering online distribution and RFP management; diagramming; invoicing; banquet and event orders; plus on-site execution from any mobile device.
Atlantis Paradise Island announces the reopening of the Bahamian resort destination's luxury hotel, The Cove, on February 11, 2021. Nestled along a protected cove between two private white sand beaches and offering exclusive experiences and personalized service, the elega nt retreat is perfect for luxury travelers, from couples seeking a romantic getaway to families and friends in need of a relaxing oasis. Enhancements throughout the property will debut later next year, including updates to the hotel's beautiful Nave lobby, coveted beachfront cabanas, and its 22nd-floor guestrooms and club lounge.
Dreams of turquoise waters lapping white sand beaches, trimmed in emerald jungle, blend into reality at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas. The world's most discerning travellers have made their home here for generations, revelling in the legacy of the Caribbean's most iconic Resort. And as these dedicated travellers have matured, raising families of their own, The Ocean Club has continuously elevated its offerings, most notably, through the renovation and transformation of garden cottages into the luxe hideaways now known as the Two Bedroom Plunge Pool Villas.
The brass bell adorning the entryway of The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort rings mighty at the hands of Bahamian Kristen Whyly, returning home as Resort Manager. After more than a decade abroad delighting Four Seasons guests in Thailand, Hawaii and, finally, Washington, DC, the native-born Bahamian returns to his roots.
One of the world"s most celebrated beach resorts is now a Four Seasons experience: The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas invites travellers to a very private enclave where five miles (eight kilometres) of pristine white sand edge the dazzling blues of sea and sky. Originally conceived as a playground for celebrities and elite travellers, The Ocean Club"s traditional Caribbean style buildings are surrounded by 35 acres (14 hectares) of beautifully maintained gardens, with world-class dining, spa and sports and recreation facilities.
The Board of Directors of Warwick Hotels and Resorts (WHR), led by President Richard Chiu, hosted an official grand opening celebration for Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamaswith formal festivities on Friday, March 31, 2017. The event was attended by more than 300 guests including Bahamas government and parliament officials, society members, industry partners, local businesses and members of the media.
The adoption of Nor1's Merchandising Platform has been expanded to include CheckIn Merchandising™ at Atlantis, the Bahamas based 3,500 room mega-resort to enable their front-desk agents to merchandise their premium inventory and enhance their guests' stay upon arrival.
The Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, a new four-star deluxe, adults-only, all-inclusive resort, has scheduled its soft opening for Oct. 28, 2016. Warwick Hotels and Resorts (WHR) invested US$40 million to create the premier adults-only, all-inclusive hotel set along Nassau Harbour with views of Nassau and Paradise Island.
Wright, a seasoned tourism and hospitality professional, brings to his new post 23 years of experience working with airlines, hotels and resorts. Prior to this new role, he held various positions at the historic British Colonial Hilton in downtown Nassau for 15 years. During his tenure at Hilton, Wright received multiple awards for Sales Performance, RevPAR Growth and Hospitality Leadership. He successfully completed the Hilton Worldwide's SHINE 4D program in 2011 and a development and training program for general managers in 2014.
Sands joined Comfort Suites Paradise Island in 2011 as Sales Manager. Her expertise in strategic management led to increased sales and to her promotion to Director of Sales, where she was also responsible for overseeing the hotel's marketing and advertising strategies.
Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas has named industry veteran Benjamin Davis as general manager of the 244-room resort set to open this summer as The Bahamas' premier adults-only, all-inclusive resort. Davis was most recently the general manager at Grand Lucayan on Grand Bahama Island where he spent five years (2011 - 2016) managing the 1,271-room resort. Prior to that, Davis served as chief operating officer for Restaurants Bahamas, the largest restaurant operation in the Bahamas. Davis was general manager at Bimini Bay Beach Resort from 2007 - 2009. He held the positions of vice president and general manager during his four years at the 700-room Radisson Cable Beach and Golf Resort on Nassau. Davis was the hotel manager for Our Lucaya when it opened its doors in 1999. Davis has held various positions with other Caribbean resorts including Barbados' Almond Beach Village and Forte Hotels' Nassau Beach Hotel in The Bahamas, Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston, and Sandy Lane Hotels in Barbados. Davis started his career in London where he worked at Four Seasons Inn on the Park and Forte Hotels' Grosvenor House. Davis has been a board member of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association for the past nine years. He also served for four years as a board member of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association. Davis was honoured by Forte Hotels with the "Newcomer of the Year" award in 1991.
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is raising the global profile of Caribbean Travel Marketplace providing opportunities for hoteliers attending the event to find new contacts and sources of business. CHTA is targeting wholesalers in Latin America and emerging destinations as well as tour operators specializing in niche markets. Caribbean Travel Marketplace is scheduled Jan. 21-23, 2016 at the Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas. Building upon the existing and longstanding portfolio of global operators conducting business in the Caribbean, CHTA is focusing on securing the participation of Latin American tour operators in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Peru and Venezuela and emerging destinations Russia, India, Scandinavia, Ukraine and the Middle East. With the growth and importance of the niche travel segments to its membership, CHTA is inviting niche tour operators to attend Caribbean Travel Marketplace. CHTA is working with National Hotel and Tourism Associations across the Caribbean to identify and attract tour operator representatives from top niche markets for the region. "We look forward to bringing Caribbean Travel Marketplace back to The Bahamas in 2016 as an event that will expand the Caribbean brand globally with the introduction of new tour operators to our region's diverse hospitality product," said Emil Lee, President of CHTA.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today that the iconic Atlantis, Paradise Island resort will become part of its Autograph Collection, a rapidly growing exclusive portfolio of over 60 independent hotels in key locations across the globe. Regarded as the premier destination resort in The Bahamas and Caribbean, the 3,400 room Atlantis, Paradise Island will operate under a franchise agreement with Marriott and benefit from the company's global sales and reservations organization, 45-million member Marriott Rewards loyalty program and Marriott.com which generates more than $9.6 billion in gross room bookings annually. Atlantis marks the collection's first member resort in The Bahamas and will be the largest hotel in the portfolio. The property, owned by Brookfield Asset Management and independently managed, is expected to officially join the Autograph Collection in the fall. Download Images
Ilyse Prokocimer-Karwoski has been named Director of Sales and Marketing at Paradise Island Harbour Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas. The position marks Prokocimer-Karwoski’s return to the resort, having previously served for five years as Regional Director of Sales.
With almost 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Conway acted as Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Cove Atlantis, where he was instrumental in the overall strategic planning and the successful launch and positioning of the new luxury brand. Prior to that, Conway served as senior vice president and general manager of the 1,200-room Royal Towers at Atlantis, Paradise Island, where he managed the resort’s day-to-day operations and achieved profitability as well as positive guest and employee satisfaction ratings.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is reporting that registration for the 30th Anniversary of Caribbean Marketplace is experiencing a 48% increase versus the same time one year ago when there were 14 weeks until the event. To date, there are 343 delegates representing 153 companies already registered for Caribbean Marketplace.