Kingston, Jamaica -- The Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica is now open and ready to welcome business and leisure guests from all over the world in one of the most sought after and beautiful destinations in the Caribbean. The hotel is centrally located in New Kingston, the business mecca of the city.
Meliá Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitris Kosvogiannis as General Manager of Meliá Braco Village (Jamaica). With the property slated to open in December 2015, Kosvogiannis will ensure that the newest addition to the brand's portfolio will feature the same distinguished service that guests experience at Meliá Hotels & Resorts' properties across the globe.
Playa Resorts Management, the operational management component of Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V., today announced the appointment of Diego Concha as General Manager for Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall. Both Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, which is exclusively for adults, and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, which is for guests of all ages, opened in December 2014. Both all-inclusive luxury resorts have recently been recognized with AAA's coveted Four Diamond Award.
Ruthanne Terrero, vice president of content and editorial director of Questex Travel Group, this week received the Marcia Vickery-Wallace Memorial Award for Excellence in Travel Journalism for her editorial coverage of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Half Moon, A RockResort is known for its timeless elegance, distinct character and quintessential Jamaican hospitality, which have been at the heart of the 400-acre beach-front resort throughout its 60-year history. And, while industry veteran Sandro Fabris brings more than two decades of management experience for luxury hotels around the world to his new role as general manager, he asserts that Jamaican traditions are what will continue to set Half Moon apart as a luxury destination.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of two iconic Jamaican properties to Curio – A Collection by Hilton, a global brand of distinctive upper upscale and luxury hotels, hand-picked for travelers who seek local discovery and authentic experiences.
Aimbridge Hospitality announces that it has been selected to manage the landmark oceanfront Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa on the Caribbean island of Jamaica, effective immediately. Nestled between Jamaica's scenic mountain range and the Caribbean Sea, the all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa features 489 newly designed guestrooms and suites, 1800 feet of private, secluded beach, Sugar Mill Falls water park, Soothe Spa, remodeled meeting space and the nearby Robert VonHagge designed Cinnamon Hill Ocean Golf Course. Sagicor, which owns three Jewel Resorts in Jamaica, completed its acquisition of the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa today.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. ("Playa"), a leading owner, operator and developer of all inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations, announced the opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, an adult-only all inclusive experience, opens on the heels of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, an all inclusive experience for guests of all ages.
Mr. Hendriks will officially assume his position as General Manager of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall on September 1st. He brings more than 30 years of hospitality industry leadership. He joins Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall from Apple Leisure Group. Prior to that he enjoyed an extensive career as General Manager at numerous Sandals Resorts throughout the Caribbean. He began his hospitality career in Miami with Unique Vacations, Inc. A native of Mandeville, Jamaica, Mr. Hendriks started his education at DeCarteret College, Jamaica and then attended Miami Dade College and Cornell University. Mr. Hendriks is an advocate of the hospitality industry and furthering education in Jamaica. He has served as the School Board Chairman for Negril, as well as a Board Member for the Vocational Training School at Westmoreland. He is actively involved in the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA), and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourist Association (CHTA).
Riu Palace Jamaica will welcome its first customers from 6th December onwards. This small and deluxe hotel comprising 238 rooms will become RIU's fifth in Jamaica and the first in offering the chain's exclusive 'Adults Only' service in the Caribbean country. Located next to the Riu Montego Bay, in the beautiful Mahoe Bay, this new 24-Hour All Inclusive hotel provides a modern and welcoming design, together with new and deluxe services. Total investment in the project, including land, construction and equipment, reached 43 million dollars (approximately 32 million euro).
The Chairman of Melia Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, and the Ministers of Tourism and of Labour & Social Security of Jamaica, Wykeham McNeil andDerrick Kellier, yesterday formalized the contract by which the Government of Jamaica entrusts Melia to operate the flagship resort currently known as "Braco Village Hotel & Spa" in Braco, on Jamaica's north coast.
Intimate Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios has retained luxury hotel specialists MP&A Digital & Advertising, formerly Madigan Pratt & Associates. MP&A Digital & Advertising will lead the digital marketing and communications efforts in North America for Jamaica Inn. The efforts include an integrated marketing program using online and database marketing, advertising, social media consultation, reputation management and promotion to attract new customers, build loyalty and increase revenue.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and to mark the momentous occasion, CHTA, in conjunction with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Jamaica, is hosting a Caribbean Tourism Summit June 15-16, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall in Jamaica.
Colan Vance is the new director of F&B at Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He was last doing development for Ark Restaurants in Washington D.C. and New York. Before that, Vance worked at The French Laundry (Yountville, CA) and The Inn at Little Washington (Washington, VA). Vance is joined by assistant F&B director Deborah Colledge, a Ritz-Carlton vet who was working most recently in Washington, D.C. The couple started at Round Hill October 15.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012 and will host a Golden Jubilee Gala on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 7 pm in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The formal event will feature a gathering of many of the individuals who have led the hospitality and tourism industry over the past 50 years along with the unveiling of From Pirates to Hoteliers, a glossy, 200-page coffee-table quality book that commemorates the history of Caribbean tourism.
Mehta has been with SuperClubs since 1993. Prior to his joining the Super-Inclusive resort chain, he was senior vice president of The Myers Group in Nassau, Bahamas, and president, Normandie Hotels Corp., where he managed the re-opening of the Radisson Normandie Hotel. In 1985 and again in 1991, Mehta was assistant to the president at Williams Hospitality Management Corp. in San Juan, where he worked on the re-openings of the El San Juan Hotel and El Conquistador Resort. For 16 years prior, Mehta worked for Hilton International in a number of roles including general manager of Caribe Hilton International, San Juan, Condado Beach – La Concha Hotel and Convention Centre, and Jamaica Hilton, Ocho Rios. Mehta began his 51-year career in the hospitality industry as food and beverage manager and executive assistant manager at InterContinental Hotels in San Juan and Curaçao. He graduated Cornell University and received his MBA from Columbia University.
On the heels of a successful Caribbean Marketplace event in Jamaica, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) returns to the brand new Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from May 10-12, 2011, to stage the 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC).
With a resort-like ambience, the Wyndham Kingston Jamaica is an oasis in the heart of Kingston's financial and diplomatic district. An 18-story high rise with more than 16,000 square feet of event space rises amid 7.5 acres of manicured lawns, lush night-it gardens and cascading waterfalls. Inside are 303 rooms suitable for business travelers or vacationers, with amenities that include a 24-hour fitness center and six food and beverage outlets.
The most romantic destination in the Caribbean is spread over four locations, comprised of 99 acres and includes 20 restaurants, 22 bars and just under 1000 rooms. The four Couples Resorts consistently find their way into any list of the best Jamaican resorts, from Condé Nast Traveler to Thomas Cook. All four resorts were in the 2010 Travel+Leisure World's Best with the Couples Tower Isle claiming the number one All Inclusive Resort destination in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas.
Owned by Ocean Chimo, the Wyndham Kingston Jamaica will undergo extensive renovations of the hotel’s public spaces and guest rooms to further enhance the guest experience and meet Wyndham standards. The hotel will be managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.