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By the Caribbean Journal staff Playa del Carmen’s Mahekal Beach Resort has named a new general manager, the property announced in statement. Mahekal has appointed Attila Gombos the role, in which he will oversee “all aspects” of the resort. “We’re excited to welcome Mr. Gombos to the Mahekal family,” said Lamont Meek, Chief Operating…
By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Norman Island is making a quick recovery in the wake of last month’s hurricanes. The island’s famous Club restaurant and bar is being renovated and will soon be ready to receive visitors, the British Virgin Islands tourist board announced. The Club is slated to “serve…
By Alexander Britell Low-cost carrier Norwegian officially launched its first ever flights from Fort Lauderdale to Martinique on Monday, kicking off the new nonstop service with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and some French Caribbean flair. (The flight was welcomed at Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport with the traditional water salute). The new service operates on…
By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ tourism recovery continues. In another positive step for the destination, ferry service has resumed from Tortola to the island of Jost Van Dyke. New Horizon Ferry Service Ltd has resumed a temporary ferry schedule operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, operating round trip sailings three…
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new chairman. Bermuda Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons has named Bermudian hotelier Paul Telford as the new chairman of the board of the BTA. Rosewood Tucker’s Point. Simmons’ appointment comes after the retirement of founding Chairman David Dodwell. Telford is currently the managing director…