Divi Resorts hired Jim Hunter as general manager of its Carina Bay Resort in St. Croix. Hunter, whose background spans over 30 years both on Caribbean islands and the mainland U.S., fills a position left vacant upon the sudden death of Richard “Pat” Henry, who had been with the resort for four years.
Frenchmans Lookout in Tortola, British Virgin Islands announced the opening of its sister property, Frenchmans Paradise. Brand new and a bit smaller, Paradise offers travelers a choice in price and accommodations. With Frenchmans Lookout right next door, deluxe services like spa treatments, full staff and rental of their 35-foot luxury power boat with captain are available for its guests.
Air Moldova has joined ARC as a participating carrier. With headquarters in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Air Moldova operates international scheduled flights between Chisinau and the cities of Frankfurt, Vienna Prague, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Istanbul and others.
Luis Herault has been appointed the new chief marketing officer of Grupo Iberostar. In his new role, Mr. Herault will be in charge of marketing for all the group’s business units worldwide, leading the marketing strategy for both distribution channels and consumers, and coordinating and supervising plans and budgets.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has assessed a civil penalty against Delta Air Lines for violating federal rules regarding passengers denied boarding (“bumped”) on oversold flights.
JetBlue Airways Corporation introduced new Lifestyle Getaways themed vacation package with options designed to fit vacationers’ interests. Lifestyle Getaways categorizes hotels and resorts according to a common interest or theme, such as all-inclusive, family, golf, historic, romantic and spa.




