How not to Handle a Hotel’s Social Media Presence

Courtyard Marriott

For years I have been working with clients on how to manage their online efforts. I can assure you that the way the Courtyard of Isla Verde is managing their online responses is not the right way. At one point, I advised a few hospitality industry clients on how to use these tools. A few…

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Courtyard Marriott Employee Running Over People

Courtyard Marriott Employee Running Over People

As stated in our previous blog posts of the violence being condoned and nurtured by the Courtyard Marriott of Isla Verde, Courtyard Marriott Employee Hurting Locals Here we share a video from Carlos Perez, a veteran journalist, just moments before the employee cuts off another car and runs over the activists. There is more to…

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A Courtyard Hotel Attacking Mother Nature’s Guardians

Playas para el Pueblo

It has been over 3 years of hearing the waves at night since making the choice to live near the beach. I’ve been seeing beautiful sunsets and sunrises over the water just a few steps from what I call home. I have seen wildlife up close from sea turtle babies making it to sea,  to dolphins…

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A Sea Turtle Nest At Risk in Isla Verde #Tinglar

Edwin and Annette setting up a Fence to Protect a Sea Turtle Nest.

Living on the Beach is a privilege I enjoy on days like today.  I get to chat with great people. I also get to create some awareness on some issues that impact tourists and residents alike. I woke up and started walking my dog. I had a chat with my friend Juan Luis who is…

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They Litter Where You Vacation

There is a Story behind this Image.

As I write the first words of 2015 and I take the first pictures I find myself and environment I want to change. I walked today on the beach and took my first pictures of 2015. Thanks Moet Veuve Cliquot and a relaxing night with my family, I woke up later than I wanted. I…

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