With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Gauthier was most recently the Director of Operations for W Boston Hotel, and previously held other notable positions including Director of Food & Beverage for The Westin Montreal, The Westin Boston Waterfront and Marriott Boston Long Wharf.
New, yet nostalgic luxury retreat brings an authentic, boutique island resort experience to iconic Nassau.
Six Senses is coming to Grand Bahama as part of a project that will boost local tourism, development, and investment. With social and environmental responsibility at its heart, the new resort and residences will create employment opportunities for Grand Bahamians, encourage sustainability and regenerative activity on the island, and engage the surrounding community while protecting the land for future generations of locals and visitors to Grand Bahama.
Rosewood Baha Mar has promoted resort manager, Monica Ortiz to managing director. With more than 20 years of experience, Ortiz is the first woman to be named managing director at the ultra-luxury resort as well as among the Baha Mar Resorts' sister properties. Ortiz will oversee all aspects of the property including the residences, the renowned Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and the five distinct culinary experiences including the famed Café Boulud The Bahamas.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau has appointed Brett Lindsay as the property's new Director of Sales and Marketing. Lindsay will spearhead the Margaritaville property's sales and marketing team to continue to drive sales and revenue growth. The resort is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality.
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.
New Luxury-Included Experience Revels in the Colors and Culture of the Bahamas.
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.
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Cotton Bay Holdings to introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. A highly personalized leisure experience that blends intuitive service with local design and stunning natural landscapes, the resort joins an exclusive collection of only five Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties around the world.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Cotton Bay Holdings to introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. A highly personalized leisure experience that blends intuitive service with local design and stunning natural landscapes, the resort joins an exclusive collection of only five Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties around the world.
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today an expansion of the existing multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian, the brand's award-winning hotel, spa and private island located in Nassau, Bahamas, with plans to reopen January 27, 2022.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, The Bahamas' newest luxury island escape, is making its debut July 2021, on the eastern end of the famous Junkanoo Beach. Inspired by the brand's iconic state of mind, Margaritaville Beach Resort captures the essence of Bahamian culture to provide guests with a relaxing, laid-back oasis.
Viva Wyndham Resorts, a collection of all-inclusive resorts located in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, today announced the reopening of the all-inclusive Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort, located in Freeport, Grand Bahama. After implementing new health and safety protocols and working with Bahamian government to adopt their new Bahamas Travel Health Visa, the resort is ready to open its doors to guests once again and provide the same exceptional amenities and services it is known for. With steep discount promotions to celebrate the reopening, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach remains the best value vacation in the Bahamas.
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.
Sandals Emerald Bay, Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas, has officially reopened its doors today, welcoming guests back with its warm Bahamian hospitality and enhanced health and safety measures in place to guarantee travelers' peace of mind through the Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness. Sandals Emerald Bay, with its unique blend of sophistication and seclusion, marks the 11th Sandals Resort currently open for guests to indulge in within a picturesque environment that allows couples to focus on what's most important - each other.
Grand Lucayan, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, proudly announces the March 25, 2021 reopening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand's all-inclusive offering, with rates starting at $220.00 per person, per night. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and national Ministries of Health (MOH), Lighthouse Pointe will resume operation of its 196 stylish guestrooms, four dining destinations, including Portobello's, Pizzeria Capri, Aroma Café and Waves Bar & Grill, as well as the Senses Spa & Fitness Center. Additionally, the Convention Center and wedding gazebos will be fully functional and ready to host intimate weddings and small groups.
SLS Baha Mar, the first international SLS property, will reopen to international travelers on March 4, 2021, marking the final phase of Baha Mar resort destination's reopening. SLS Baha Mar will reopen with heightened safety and health measures in place, fulfilling a dedicated commitment towards a strong future for The Bahamas and its hospitality and tourism industry.
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, - Grand Lucayan, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, proudly announces March 25, 2021 reopening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand's all-inclusive offering, with rates starting at $220.00 per person, per night. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and national Ministries of Health (MOH), Lighthouse Pointe will resume operation of its 196 stylish guestrooms, four dining destinations, including Portobello's, Pizzeria Capri, Aroma Café and Waves Bar & Grill, as well as the Senses Spa & Fitness Center. Additionally, the Convention Center and wedding gazebos will be fully functional and ready to host intimate weddings and small groups.
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.
Baha Mar, home to iconic oceanfront resorts, Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, and SLS, reopens today to international travelers, marking the resort destination's steadfast commitment to a strong future for The Bahamas and its hospitality and tourism industry. Following the unprecedented disruptions to global travel this year, Baha Mar and its associates have persevered through the past nine months, supported by the entire Baha Mar family, and motivated by the collective aspiration to once again welcome guests to the spectacular Bahamas. The resort destination reopens today with heightened safety and health measures in place. Baha Mar's phased reopening begins with the opening of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar today, followed by the return of Rosewood Baha Mar and SLS Baha Mar in 2021.