THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: 7 TIPS TO BALANCE HURRICANES WITH HOSPITALITY
Written by True Blue Bay Boutique Resort With over twenty years in the hospitality industry and having experienced over 12 hurricanes between them the owners of True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada have these 7 tips to help you weather any inclement weathers: Stock up before hurricane season If you wait to purchase your […]
Living on Water: Are You Ready to Weather a Storm?
Written by KAYFLO It is that time of the year again, Hurricane season. During this period lasting from June till November, the Caribbean basin is crossed by 8 hurricanes on average every year and some of us can already feel the consequences. Two weeks ago (2 July), there was a flooding in Southern Belize following […]
In a Storm, Depend on Safety Not Luck
Written by Jamaica Inn, Leila Love, EHS Manager The NOAA 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast is above normal activity with 11 – 17 named storms and 5 – 9 Hurricanes predicted. They even forecast 2 – 4 Major Hurricanes. The islands of the Caribbean have to use this information to actively prepare. We at Jamaica Inn in […]
MANAGING THE UNFORESEEN
All crisis situations, from a hurricane to an accident, present significant hurdles for a hotel to continue its day to day operations. The challenges take many forms and are often difficult to predict. Certain crisis pose a physical threat to the property, while others threaten its public image, customer base and short as well as […]