We are very proud of what we have accomplished so far during this pandemic!
But we also know that this is far from over and it will take all we have to make it through this! Five months ago, we closed our hotels and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. We had to let go of about half of our staff and significantly reduce the salaries of the […]
Gourmet getaways in Costa Rica? They aren’t just for guests!
Ask any of our guests and they’ll tell you, food is a memorable part of the Cayuga experience. Whichever hotel you visit you’ll find menus packing tasty local ingredients and fusion flavors, putting a most delicious spin on our region’s favorite dishes. And behind those menus are our talented chefs, always keen to experiment and […]
Cayuga People – Meet Diamanda of Jicaro Island Lodge, Nicaragua
Diamanda del Socorro Jimenez Zapata – an impressive full name to say the least – has lived in Granada all of her life. She has seven brothers and sisters, is married and has an eight-year-old daughter called Isabella. She is also currently taking classes in business administration at UHISPAN in Granada.Diamanda started working at Jicaro Lodge […]
Salmon in the Tropics – Is that Luxury?
Last week, we were invited to the trade show “Remote Latin America” as Keynote Speakers. Our presentation was: The Future of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism. Not an easy task since our crystal ball got misplaced recently (-: Besides talking about topics like over-tourism, climate change adaption and transformational experiences in hospitality, the topic of sustainable food at […]
How we turn Happy Guests into Raging Fans
Come see for yourself! We are transparent in what we do. All back of the house areas are accessible to our guests. When you walk the talk of sustainability, there is nothing to hide. And we have found that our guests honor that – no, they love it! At every Cayuga Collection Hotel in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama, […]
“A Hotel that will do Wonders to your Relationship!”
Please meet Mark. He and his partner have fallen in love with the Kura Hotel in Uvita, Costa Rica. He considers himself an absolute “hotel snob”, who travels the world and is always looking for “that place” with “the extra something”. He says that at Kura he has finally found it. Mark is from London and lives in […]
When is the best time to see Sunsets in the Tropics?
Most people visit Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama when it is cold up north from November through March. The dry season in Central American happens around the same time as winter in North America and Europe. But if you are looking for the most amazing sunsets, you might want to visit in June, July or August. Here are pictures […]
Sustainable Luxury Hotels: Why is there no competition for what we do?
We are a management company for Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges. We often get asked who our “competition” is. Who else in the region manages sustainable luxury hotels and lodges? The answer is: Nobody. We’ve almost created a “Blue Ocean Strategy” for ourselves without any competition. Even after operating for nearly 20 years, we still don’t […]
Hospitality Training in the Sustainable Luxury Segment
Share on facebookShare on twitter At Cayuga, we believe that our local staff is our biggest asset. This is why we are committed to year around employment, something that is not usually done in highly seasonal destinations like Costa Rica and Nicaragua. We take advantage of the lower occupancy months to invest in our infrastructure […]
How to become a Hospitality Manager without any formal Education?
Meet Rodbin Bonilla. He is the Guest Services Coordinator at Arenas de Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. He has a great story to tell… Exactly 10 years ago in 2005, he arrived at the construction site of Arenas del Mar and asked for a job in construction. He needed time away from […]
