Playa Hotels and Resorts has appointed a general manager for its soon-to-debut resorts in the Dominican Republic’s Cap Cana.
The all-inclusive company has tapped Pedro Tomas to the role, in which he will oversee both the Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana — two resorts totaling 750 suites on a 40-acre site.
Amenities will range from a full-scale water park to a 14,000-square-foot fitness center.
A native of the Dominican Republic, Tomas was most recently the general manager of Playa’s new Hilton La Romana, also in the Dominican Republic.
“Pedro has spent his entire career in hospitality and brings first-hand knowledge to his new role at the flagship resorts for the Hyatt All Inclusive brands.,” the company said in a statement announcing the move.
There’s a new adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Barbados.
Barbados’ popular Accra Beach Hotel and Spa in Barbados has added a new luxury property to its portfolio called “The Abidah by Accra.”
The resort, which first opened its doors this summer, is a beautiful addition to their existing portfolio, set on the south coast of Barbados in the area of Christ Church.
Interiors reflect a contemporary style, combining bold splashes of color with vibrant artistic textures.
Every room at The Abidah has a spa pool on the balcony.
In other words, it’s an all-inclusive in a chic, boutique style.
Accra Group General Manager Suresh Monickoraja told Caribbean Journal the aim of The Abidah was to create an “intimate, high-end” adults-focused experience.
The 44 rooms at the resort are stunning: each includes a split powder room and shower room concept and, most notably, an outdoor spa pool and private balcony.
The hotel has 44 rooms.
“They allow guests to admire lush landscapes or breathtaking sunsets,” Monickoraja said during a visit on the sidelines of the recent Barbados Food and Rum Festival.
The hotel has a beach club.
The property is a short drive from the bustling heart of historic Bridgetown, the island’s capital, and located in close proximity to the endless energy of the St Lawrence Gap, the nightlife capital of the south coast.
Monickoraja said the property uniquely featured amenities like paperless check-in, along with regular beach service.
“We’ve also adapted some of the best practices from other countries in the hotel industry, such as using hydro farming, which will help local farmers,” he said.
The Abidah complements the existing Accra Beach Hotel, which is home to 224 rooms nearby on Barbados’ Rockley Beach.
Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry.
Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine Cultural Festival, a luxury lifestyle and racing entertainment event at the Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club.
The event will hold its Race Day on Dec. 13, with the first Pitons Cup, billed as the “richest run” in the Caribbean this year.
Saint Lucia tourism officials say the Pitons Cup is drawing interest from across the region and abroad, with confirmed participation from both the United States and Australia.
That will include Hall of Fame trainer Todd Fletcher and Eclipse Award winner Sol Kumin, among others.
The project is the first major phase of a broader project first launched in 2017 in Vieux Fort on the southern corner of Saint Lucia. That project is called the “Pearl of the Caribbean.”
It’s one of several major new projects in Vieux Fort, most notably the recent announcement of plans by Royal Caribbean and Carnival to build a new cruise ship destination in the town.
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