How A sustainability Award made us “virtuoso”

Last year, the Cayuga Collection was honored to have Kurà accepted into Virtuoso as one of their preferred hotel partners in Costa Rica. What is Virtuoso? It’s the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with a membership of more than 20,000 advisors. By being part of Virtuoso, Kurà is […]

Isla Palenque becomes Panama’s First National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World

  “The Tropical Island Experience that you have been dreaming of!” Just months after the opening of Cayuga Collection’s first property in Panama, we are proud to announce that our award-winning island sanctuary from civilization is set to become the newest and youngest member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, making it the […]

What is New Luxury?

Sometimes we struggle with the word “Luxury” when we talk about the Cayuga Collection Experience.  One the one hand, we are a luxury experience because of the level of service and installations we offer – and of course also because of our premium rates.  But on the other hand, we don’t fit into the profile of […]

“A Breath of Fresh Air” – Cayuga is about to open Monteverde’s Newest Hotel

The Cayuga Collection will open Senda, a new, sustainable luxury hotel in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde on December 15th.  Starting November 15th, we will have a “soft opening” for Friends, Family and Industry Fam Trips to test and fine-tune the operation.  We are ready to take your reservation inquiries. This is the first “Mountain Hotel” in […]

Isla Palenque – Island Luxury and Sustainability in a class of its own

On July 1st, 2018, Isla Palenque will join the Cayuga Collection as its first Panamanian Hotel.  It will redefine sustainable luxury in Panama.  Here is why we think that Isla Palenque will be extremely popular, even within the first months of its operation. Beaches, Beaches & More Beaches. If you are planning to be on an island for a few days, […]

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 […]

Would you consider Panama for a Boutique Luxury Vacation?

The Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges is expanding. We are in the process of building a Luxury Boutique Resort of 12 suites and beachfront Casitas island off the Pacific coast of Panama.  We are set to open to guests in June and are now stepping up our efforts to “get the word out”.  We […]

Imagine an Island all to yourself…

Share on facebookShare on twitter Isla Palenque, Golfo de Chiriqui, Panama:  Your Beach & Rain Forest Sanctuary from Civilization Imagine an undiscovered 160-hectare island of lush jungles and untouched beaches in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean all to yourself and your loved ones. The Cayuga Collection is in the process of offering a new sustainable luxury […]

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 […]