SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Puerto Rico Investment Summit (PRIS), the Caribbean’s premier investor’s conference, will celebrate its fifth edition on March 2 and 3, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. This summit is the most important conference to learn about Puerto Rico’s…
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The Jamaica Inn hotel in Ocho Rios is offering a rather innovative new course for guests: rumology.
The complimentary weekly classes outline the rich history of rum in Jamaica, and give guests the chance to sample some of the most common rum options offered in the hotel’s beverage program.
The “Rumology” classes are offered on property at the hotel’s Teddy’s Beach Bar every week.
We’re even more interested in the homework.
— CJ
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Sandals is working on a major new hotel in Portland, Jamaica.
The company has begun work on a $100 million redevelopment of the former Dragon Bay Hotel in Portland, with the property set to start operation in 2019.
Vaz in talks with Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
According to Jamaican Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Daryl Vaz, the five-star hotel will have 250 rooms.
The project will reportedly create 500 permanent jobs in the area, Vaz said in a Jamaican government release.
Jamaica has big plans for Port Antonio, which has been growing in popularity in recent years as one of the island’s more exotic locations.
— CJ
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The Park Hyatt St. Kitts has pushed its planned opening date, the property announced this week.
The highly-anticipated luxury resort on St. Kitts’ southern peninsula, which had been planning a spring debut, will now open its doors over the summer.
The 126-room resort on Banana Bay will have a mix of 78 guest rooms and 48 suites, two swimming pools, three restaurant concepts ,a spa called Stone Mill Spa and more than 7,000 square feet of dedicated event and wedding space.
The resort is expected to become a major new draw for the tiny Eastern Caribbean island and be one of the region’s top luxury properties.
Starting low season prices will be around $380 USD, with high season rates starting at $900 per night.
— CJ
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A major new multimillion-dollar hotel project is coming to the tiny island of Nevis.
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced plans to open its first hotel on the island of Nevis, with the Wyndham Grand Nevis slated to debut in 2019.
The hotel, which will be located within the Northern Pointe Resort, a 30-acre luxury real estate development, will include 170 suites, a private beach club, five dining areas, infinity pools, a spa and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
“Nevis is known around the world as one of the most desirable yet exclusive vacation spots in the Caribbean, and as more travellers discover this tranquil paradise the demand for more upscale accommodations will grow,” said Paulo Pena, president and managing director, Latin America and the Caribbean for Wyndham Hotel Group. “Wyndham Grand’s distinct experiences and understated approach to luxury will bring a unique accessibility to this elite island. Adding Nevis to an impressive growing list of amazing global destinations – including Shanghai, Istanbul, Chicago, Phuket and Barbados – not only positions us to raise the Wyndham Grand flag in even more top-tier locations, but it also expands our managed hotel portfolio here in the region and further solidifies our commitment to providing unparalleled guest experiences to all travelers.”
Wyndham currently has 13 hotels across the Caribbean operating under its Wyndham Grand, Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham, Ramada and Howard Johnson flags.
“By partnering with the world’s largest hotel group, we’re able to harness the power of Wyndham Hotel Group’s vast global distribution capabilities, globally renowned brands and simple and generous Wyndham Rewards loyalty program to deliver first-rate hospitality to Nevis visitors in an exquisite setting,” said Vishal Khanna, president and CEO of Northern Pointe Development LTD.
— Caribbean Journal Staff
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