QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – FEBRUARY 25, 2023
From Bevan Springer
| “We knew Dart had a fantastic portfolio of properties that has gained a reputation of offering the highest quality customer service, and we were confident the 2023 ratings would reflect this. Having debuted a few short years before the pandemic, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has been making a name for itself, and Dart acquired Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla last year knowing that we were making the right investments that would translate into enhanced guest experiences.” – Justin Howe, President of Real Estate Asset Management, Dart “With such high satisfaction and desire to return among recent visitors, this group of travelers offers an important opportunity for the island (Puerto Rico). They are the ‘low-hanging fruit’ with a higher likelihood of conversion.” – Erin Francis-Cummings, Chief Executive Officer, Destination Analysts “More than anything else, the CTB (Curaçao Tourist Board) team resisted the temptation to seek instant successes to only grow visitor counts; they opted instead to make steady investments in the identified markets and those decisions have clearly paid off.” – Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Principal Partner, BedfordBakerGroup “As we continue to grow, we have to make sure that we use tourism to build out our entrepreneurial class … but also to look at generational wealth and not solely be employees, but become owners of the product and the experience.” – Nicola Madden-Greig, President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) “We are pleased by the recognition of the Bahamas’ sovereignty in this matter, and we are happy to enter into consultations with the U.S. government as we continue to strengthen our partnership. We will continue to work with our airline partners to make doing business with the Bahamas a mutually rewarding experience.” – Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister; Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Bahamas (Tribune) “George (Myers) was truly a legendary figure here in the Bahamas – a place he loved so deeply. He had that rare ability to touch and shape the lives of so many people throughout our country, the Caribbean region and beyond. Indeed, George was equally comfortable in the presence of royalty and world leaders as he was with frontline hotel and restaurant workers.” – Joy Jibrilu, CEO, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board “If you decide to do it through Health City (Cayman Islands) you’re going to be guided and treated correctly through the entire journey. And that’s very, very priceless as a part of this experience.” – Monica Adeniken-Scott, Owner, The Beauty Bar, Cayman Islands |
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