Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has named a new development officer for the Americas region, the company announced Tuesday.

Carlson Rezidor has appointed Terry Sanders as its chief development officer for the Americas, based in Minneapolis and reporting to Ken Greene, the company’s president for the Americas.

In the role, Sanders will “lead, build and deliver development and growth strategies for the region,” the company said in a release, along with managing strategic investments and leading merger and acquisition activity.

“We are delighted to welcome Terry to this very critical role in our organization,” said Ken Greene, President, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “As we look ahead, Terry’s extensive experience in franchise development and strategic investments will allow us to grow and strengthen our brands presence in the Americas.”

Carlson Rezidor is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, known mostly for its Radisson-branded properties, a marque that has been expanding in the Caribbean in recent years.

— CJ Staff

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Alaska Airlines has launched new flights to Mexico City, the carrier announced.

That means Alaska is now flying to Mexico’s capital out of two hubs: San Francisco and Los Angeles.

This fall, Alaska Airlines will also be launching flights from San Diego to Mexico City.

It’s the latest new route for the company, which has added 29 new destinations in 2017 alone.

“With nearly three decades of service to Mexico, we’re thrilled to return to the capital city of Mexico and continue to provide the most flights from California to Mexico of any U.S.-based carrier,” said Annabel Chang, vice president – Bay Area for Alaska Airlines. “Service into Mexico City is key to our strategy to becoming the go-to airline for travelers on the West Coast. We look forward to welcoming our guests onboard and becoming the only airline to offer service to Mexico City from the three largest cities in California.”

The year round nonstop service will operate once daily between San Francisco and Mexico City and twice daily between Mexico City and Los Angeles.

The San Diego flights, which will operate once daily, will launch Nov. 6.

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A glass of aged rum, a premium cigar, the sound of a steel pan.

It’s the recipe for a perfect evening in the Bahamas, and it’s what every night is like at the new Churchill Cigar & Rum Bar at the Baha Mar resort.

The bright-white bar, set at the edge of the property’s casino, has a broad selection of rums (along with other spirits like whisky, of course), is a classic cigar lounge: comfortable chairs, ready service and a selection of both locally-rolled Graycliff cigars and Cubans.

It’s also unique in that it’s an indoor-outdoor spot, with easy access to a large patio and the sounds of a live steel pan band that plays all evening long.

Yes, you can smoke outdoors, also.

It’s getting increasingly hard to find a place to smoke a premium cigar these days — and that makes Churchill an oasis.

— CJ

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Luxury villa firm Sibarth has unveiled a slate of the newest villa offerings in St. Barth, led by a stunning option overlooking Lorient.

It’s called Clementine, and this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home includes its own fitness room, a spectacular mosaic-tiled infinity swimming pool and an ultra-modern galley kitchen with everything from a uicer to an espresso machine.

Bedrooms boast rain showers, terraces and details like Bose Sound Touch connections.

But it’s the St Barts views that truly stand out, with vistas of St. Martin and the tiny islands of Fregate, Toc Vert and Tortue in the distance.

For more information, visit Sibarth.

– CJ

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We’ve long loved the beach town of Bathsheba, Barbados for its eclectic mix of break-seekers, rum-lovers and spectacular scenery.

There’s just something mystical about the place, a destination that teems with inexplicable energy.

And then there’s the sound of the waves – the steady hum of frothing blue that is almost meditative.

Here’s what it’s like on the beach in Bathsehba.

— CJ

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