BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Scores of supporters of the opposition St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) converged outside the private lounge at the Robert L Bradshaw International Airport Saturday after word spread that leader of the opposition, Dr Denzil Douglas, would be arrested by police on his return to the Federation. Although the high […]
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Wyndham’s growing Caribbean portfolio is expanding again, this time in Belize.
The global hotel company has brought its Trademark Collection by Wyndham soft band to Belize with the addition of the Costa Blu Beach Resort.
The adults-only resort, set north of San Pedro Town on Belize’s popular Ambergris Caye, has 38 suites on a beachfront site.
The property is owned by Sandy Point Group, which has a portfolio of boutique hotels in Belize, and will be managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
“With nonstop flights from 17 cities in seven countries, on seven international airlines, getting to Belize has never been easier,” said Alejandro Moreno, president and general manager for Latin America and the Caribbean at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. “What’s more, the latest numbers released by Belize Tourism Board, show that the revenue generated in the accommodations sector has increased every year over the past seven years. Given the wealth of opportunity, we’re thrilled to be opening our first managed Trademark in a place that’s not only beautiful but also growing in demand.”
Wyndham’s Trademark Collection is a soft-banded, “independently-minded collection of upper midscale and above properties,” according to a description from the company.
The Costa Blu Beach Resort has an on-site eatery, a waterside beach bar, spa services and complimentary watersports like paddleboards and kayaks, among other amenities.
“We are very excited to be partnering with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to bring an internationally recognized brand to Belize and the region,” said Mary Dahlquist, chief operations officer of Sandy Point Group. “With their tremendous global footprint, award-winning rewards program and extensive hotel and resort management experience, we’re confident that partnering with a world-class organization like Wyndham will not only elevate Costa Blu Beach Resort but also help us drive increased exposure to travelers around the world.”
Earlier this month, Wyndham relaunched in Puerto Rico with the addition of the new Wyndham Candelero Beach Resort.
Wyndham has another property in the pipeline in Belize, the Wyndham Grand Belize that is expected to open later this year.
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Port Canaveral is the new homeport for a pair of Royal Caribbean ships, following their first sailings from the Florida port this week.
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas are now homeporting at Port Canaveral.
“We are excited to welcome these two magnificent cruise ships to Port Canaveral and proud of our partnership with Royal Caribbean International.” Port Canaveral CEO Captain John Murray said. “With record numbers of cruise guests visiting our Port year after year, the arrival of Harmony and Mariner shows that Port Canaveral has ensured the confidence of RCI to accommodate two of the largest and most sophisticated cruise ships in the industry.”
Harmony of the Seas is the second-largest cruise ship in the world, and the largest ship to ever homeport at Port Canaveral.
The 226,963-gross-ton ship has capacity for 6,700 guests.
Mariner of the Seas has capacity for 4,000 guests; it recently underwent a $100 million upgrade.
— CJ
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One of the British Virgin Islands’ top private-island resorts has named a new executive chef.
The luxe Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina has tapped Chloe St-Cyr as its new lead chef.
“We’re so pleased to welcome Chef Chloe to Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, where she will draw on her years of experience and award-winning creativity to lead the resort’s talented culinary team as executive chef,” said Scott McArdle, general manager of Scrub Island. “Chef Chloe is the perfect choice to oversee our evolving food and beverage offerings, including the newly rebranded Cardamom & Co. and Donovan’s Reef.”
St-Cyr comes to the resort after having served most recently as executive chef at the Sandy Lane Yacht Club on Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
She’s also held posts at Sandals Negril in Jamaica, the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Kandolhu in the Maldives, among others.
For more, visit Scrub Island.
— CJ
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