Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts today announce a partnership introducing the Banyan Tree's first property in The Bahamas. Located just 48 nautical miles and a 20-minute seaplane ride from Miami, Banyan Tree illa Bahamas is set on 40 acres of pristine Atlantic Oceanfront and Bimini Bayfront properties.
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.
sbe, a leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands, and SLS Baha Mar, the first international SLS property located at Baha Mar resort destination in The Bahamas, are pleased to announce Axel Gasser as Vice President and General Manager. Gasser brings over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience to SLS Baha Mar where he will oversee and lead all hotel operations as well as manage the property's various senior leadership teams while continuing to enhance the guest experience of the flagship property.
We are humbled by the amount of support you have offered in the wake of Hurricane Dorian's destructive path over parts of The Bahamas. The initial images and information emerging from impacted islands tell a story of absolute devastation, particularly on Great Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands—where the hurricane's eye made landfall before slowing to a crawl, destroying lives, homes, businesses, and livelihoods. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas is fortunate to not have been in its path.
You do not have to stray too far to come across your own piece of paradise; find serenity and barefoot luxury at one of the first world-class designed developments in Bimini - illa Bimini Resort & Residences. Designed by Island Developers, a leading Caribbean real estate development firm, globally recognized Oppenheim Architecture + Design and renowned landscape architect Raymond Jungles, the beachfront eco-chic resort is set to break ground August 2019 and feature residential villas and a five-star boutique hotel situated on three private islands, just north of Bimini.
Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe, the highly-anticipated beachfront resort coming to the Bahamas' capital, celebrated its progress with a topping off celebration last month and today released a new rendering (shown above) of the soon-to-open resort. The five-star Margaritaville Beach Resort will be an integral part of Margaritaville at The Pointe, an exclusive $250 million, seven-acre luxury development located on Nassau Harbour in the Bahamas.
InvoTech Systems Inc. announced the recent implementation of its Laundry System, by Brady Linen Services, LLC, in Nassau, Bahamas. InvoTech Systems is the leading provider of advanced Linen Management, Laundry and Uniform Systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for industrial laundry operations, and hotel and hospital laundries. The InvoTech Laundry System installed at Brady Linen Services interfaces with the InvoTech Uniform System at the Baha Mar Resort for the most complete laundry inventory tracking. In addition, the InvoTech Laundry System integrates a comprehensive rental system for linens and uniforms. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Laundry and Uniform Systems.
The Bahamas is the Center of the Caribbean this week, but it appears not all Caribbean regions much noticeable Jamaica are not represented.
The Maldives has long been associated with ambitious underwater ventures.Earlier this summer, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island announced plans to build what's said to be the world's first undersea residence that's partially submerged underwater.And now there's another reason to take a dip: the world's first semi-submerged museum.Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the underwater sculpture park and marine sanctuary -- dubbed the Coralarium -- is a collaboration between the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi and British artist and environmental activist Jason deCaires Taylor.
Enchantment Group, a leader in the development, management and experiential programming of luxury boutique resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Trollip as Managing Director of The Cove, Eleuthera. A seasoned and highly motivated executive, Trollip brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry to The Cove, boasting an extensive background in hotel leadership and management internationally.
The design for the brand-new Rosewood Baha Mar creates a luxurious yet intimate atmosphere that invites guests to feel immediately relaxed, as though they've arrived at their private beachfront vacation home. Following Rosewood Hotels & Resort's A Sense of Place philosophy, the entire resort was designed by renowned design studio Wimberly Interiors to create a sense of community, invite conversation amongst new and old friends, and feel chic, elegant and distinctly Bahamian.
Tiffany Abercrombie joins Rosewood Baha Mar with almost 15 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry. She most recently served as the director of salon and spa of Mokara Salon and Spa at Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas, overseeing its spa treatments, retail offerings and internal staff training and education. Prior to her most recent role, Abercrombie was the director of spa and fitness at Hotel Crescent Court, formerly Rosewood Crescent Hotel and Spa in Dallas, Texas. She began her career in Culver City, California as a general manager for Burke Williams Day Spa, developing the customer service standards and operations of the company. She is a member of several professional associations within the spa industry, including the International Spa Association and the Day Spa Association.
The adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas has appointed Bahamian Christopher Chea as the resort"s new Executive Chef. Chea brings 40 years of culinary experience and education to his role where he will be responsible for overseeing the operations, menu development and food preparation at the resort"s five restaurants.
The Cove, Eleuthera is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Coppetta as Resort Manager. In her new role, Monica will oversee the day-to-day operations of the intimate, 57-room resort. Monica brings an impressive 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry to The Cove, boasting an extensive background in hotel leadership and management. As Resort Manager, she will play a fundamental role in the resort’s continued growth and success in the luxury market.
Tucked away on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, The Resort seems like a typical Caribbean hideaway. But there's one crucial difference: This property has been specially designed to accommodate plus-size people. All doorways have been widened, the chaise lounges are built to hold up to 250 kilograms and the beds are reinforced with steel bars. The end result, according to it's founder James King, is a "safe haven" where overweight people can travel, relax and be free "to do things other people take for granted," such as putting on a swimsuit or going for a walk on the beach "without feeling judged."
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.
Miami-based boutique hotel owner-operators, Jesper & Gustaf Arnoldsson of SMS Lodging, have partnered with long time Exuma real estate investors, Steve & Patrick Harrington and prominent Bahamian entrepreneur, Burton Rodgers, to acquire the historic Peace & Plenty Hotel on Great Exuma, The Bahamas. SMS Lodging will manage all aspects of operations, including sales, marketing and reservations.
Holiday resorts are all about capturing a certain market. There are adults-only resorts, health retreats, spa hotels… and there’s also a Caribbean resort catering specifically to overweight people.
The Resort – which opened two years ago on Eleuthera in the Bahamas – has been built specifically with obesity in mind. Although at first glance it looks like any other beach resort, this is – or so the owner says – the only one around that’s been especially built for guests weighing over 30 stone.
Where they were once mostly indebted students living with their parents, many millennials today have spouses, families and, collectively as a cohort, hundreds of billions of dollars in spending power. Millennials also place strong emphasis on travel, so it’s no surprise that they’re using their hard-earned dollars to take their families on once-in-a-lifetime vacations. I recently had the opportunity to visit the Atlantis resort in Paradise Island and interview both the president, Howard Karawan, and CMO, Lauren Snyder, about their new philanthropic project and how they are shaping the culture and re-imaging their brand for the modern traveler.