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Valor Hospitality Partners Announces Strategic Expansion into the Caribbean with New Luxury Development in Tobago

Valor Hospitality Partners, a full-service global hospitality company, is proud to announce its official expansion into the Caribbean market through a strategic partnership with Cove Bay Developments. The collaboration marks Valor’s first Caribbean venture and includes the management of Plymouth Peninsula Tobago, a flagship luxury destination set to open on Tobago’s breathtaking northern coast in 2027.

Valor Hospitality
Trinidad and Tobago
Development Pipeline

Hilton Plans to Expand Caribbean Footprint with the Signing of Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Today, global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Expected to open in 2028, this exciting development marks the arrival of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand in Tobago. As part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the resort will join a distinguished global lineup of nearly 160 independent Tapestry Collection hotels, each celebrated for its unique, vibrant personality and incorporation of local elements and experiences.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Press Release Development

Radisson Announces the Opening of Radisson Hotel Trinidad

Radisson®, one of the world's best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of the Radisson Hotel Trinidad. The 243-room hotel is on Wrightson Road in Port of Spain and offers a variety of guest rooms and suites. "The opening of this hotel reinforces our commitment to enhance the brand's portfolio and further expand throughout the Americas," said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Radisson. "This is the third hotel we have opened in the Caribbean in the last year with this ownership group, we are excited about this expansion and are pleased to welcome a hotel that is perfect for both business and leisure guests."

Trinidad and Tobago
Appointment

Leroy Browne has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre

Browne, a Barbados native, has been acting as interim general manager at Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre since August 2012. He joined Hilton Worldwide in 2007 when he took on his most recent previous role as director of operations at the 350-room Hilton Barbados Resort, overseeing the operations team including food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, engineering, security and recreation. During his time at the beachfront Hilton Barbados Resort, Browne was also responsible for ensuring compliance with brand standards, as well as driving consistency and improvement in customer service results. Prior to joining Hilton Worldwide, Leroy formed part of the operations team at some of Barbados’ most recognized resorts, leading food and beverage as well as hotel operations, and overseeing major renovation campaigns. Browne holds a human resources management diploma from Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity, and is currently enrolled in the company’s internal general manager program to promote career growth.

Hilton
port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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IlyseProkocimer-Karwoski has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort

Opening this November as Tobago’s newest resort in more than a decade, the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Ilyse Prokocimer-Karwoski as director of sales and marketing. Prokocimer-Karwoski will lead the resort’s sales efforts in the North American market. Ms. Prokocimer-Karwoski joins the Magdalena team after five years as the regional director of sales for Driftwood Hospitality Management, overseeing the Caribbean resort portfolio. Other prior experience includes directing the development and operation of the Bahamas/Caribbean program as the vice president of Gate 1 Travel and leading Prokocimer International Enterprises, Inc., a wholesale travel/airline hybrid, as president and CEO/COO. Prokocimer-Karwoski has been involved in organizations such as American Society of Travel Agents, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association and Caribbean Tourism Organization, among others.

Magdalena Grand Beach Resort
Scarborough Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago