The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has been named one of the best hotels in the Caribbean by Travel and Leisure magazine on its 2015 Worlds Best list. The resort on Seven Mile Beach came in at number 10 on the list of 25 best hotels in the Caribbean region.
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Kimpton names new hotel ‘Seafire’
The Kimpton group plans to name its 10-story Grand Cayman hotel the Seafire Resort and Spa, Seven Mile Beach. The name was inspired by the fiery sunsets over Seven Mile Beach, according to Kimpton CEO Mike DeFrino. Officials from the San Francisco-based hotel chain were in Grand Cayman on Wednesday to launch the brand of the new hotel, owned and built by the Dart group.
Brac resort to renovate, rebrand
The Brac Reef Beach Resort, a popular diving destination on the southwest end of Cayman Brac, has announced plans to upgrade and renovate its facilities this fall, including renaming its hotel the Cayman Brac Beach Resort.
Cayman’s economy holds strong in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is gradually recovering from the economic downturn of the past few years, principally because the regions tourism market, the greatest source of income to many Caribbean countries, lies in the main, in North America.
Eco-tourism could help protect local nesting turtle population
Eco-tourism could help protect local nesting turtle population. Hatchlings threatened by lighting from hotels and condos.
Airport interior designs unveiled
Architects have released concept drawings of how Caymans new expanded airport will look following a $55 million redevelopment.
Expansion plans ahead for Health City
Health City Cayman Islands will invest $25 million in infrastructure in 2016, and as much as another $100 million in 2017 and 2018, all drawn from private sources. The investments will come from Health City and Health City Development, expanding hospital facilities and launching a series of commercial enterprises, including staff housing, a shopping plaza, design work on a 185-room hotel and a marketing plan for a medical school.
2013 Awards Night: Shining a Spotlight on the Stars
INCREDIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Kim Lund celebrates with RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly after receiving the prestigious Luminary of Distinction award.RE/MAX paid tribute to its top producers and other honorees at the 2013 Best of RE/MAX Awards Night on February 27. At the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino,
New plane sparks hope of Brac revival
Cayman Airways has added a new 34-seat turboprop plane to its fleet amid high hopes that it will help spark a tourism revival on Cayman Brac.