BROOMFIELD, COLORADO The famous Half Moon luxury resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica, will be managed by Vail Resorts Inc. subsidiary RockResorts International LLC beginning January 1.
The 398-key property, which will be known as Half Moon, A RockResort, includes 54 swimming pools, a spa, six restaurants, seven bars, a Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed golf course, 13 tennis courts, a teen center, an equestrian center, a children’s village and a dolphin lagoon.
“We are excited and honored to welcome Half Moon into our family of RockResort properties,” says Paul Toner, chief operating officer and senior vice president of RockResorts. “Half Moon is internationally known as one of the best Caribbean resorts and we are committed to continuing the legacy of award-winning service, programs and amenities while looking for opportunities to enhance the guest experience in the future.”
Founded in 1956 in the Caribbean by Laurance Rockefeller, RockResorts was acquired and relaunched by Vail Resorts in 2001. RockResorts has become known for innovative environmental programs and F&B that uses sustainable ingredients.
“Since its inception in1954, Half Moon has been an iconic Jamaican destination for discerning travelers who appreciate the relaxed ambiance and amenities offered throughout the two-mile-long beachfront property,” said Guy Steuart, chairman of the Half Moon board of directors. “Our enduring success is due in large part to the Half Moon staff providing genuine and friendly service to our guests, making their stays familiar and memorable. We look forward to our association with RockResorts and firmly believe that together with their experience in resort operations, a commitment to common values and the founding families’ leadership, Half Moon will continue to evolve and thrive.”
