Issue 3 – Hotels in Haiti / Where to stay when you visit

This weeks featured hotel is the Mont Joli located in Cap-Haitien Haiti .

Hotel Mont Joli used to be the family Home of the Bussenius family.  Walter Bussenius moved to Cap-Haitian with his family in 1940. As an engineer he supervised the construction of the domes of Cap-Haitian’s Cathedral.  In 1954, his wife Yvette “ManBo” Bussenius, turned the family’s residence into a bed and breakfast with 6 rooms.  Her son Walter Bussenius joined her in the early 70’s and with his wife Marie-Christine; grews the Hotel to 42 rooms.  In 2003, Nicolas Bussenius, Walter’s son, became the third generation owner of the Hotel.

After more than a half of a century in Cap-Haitian, the Hotel continues to grow and deliver the same level of personalized and courteous services that were offered when it first opened in 1954.

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The Mont Joli Hotel in Cap-Haitien is strategically located near the heart of the city

centre  and is easily accessible by almost all modes of transportation.

This hotel can easily act as your base to easily

travel and explore what Cap Haitien has to offer .

Close proximity to the hotel, you can find a number

of small street venders and shops as well as local entertainment venues.

Due to the convenient location,

this hotel is favorite among  tourists & visitors.

Accommodation in Mont Joli
The rooms  at the hotel are comfortable and spacious,

some have a view of the ocean and you can see-

amazing sunrises.

The hotel is properly maintained and cleaned frequently

to ensure your stay will be relaxing .

The rooms come with:
* Television
* Room service
* Private bathroom

Dining in Mont Joli
To stimulate the taste buds, you can step in to the dining hall of the Mont Joli.

Here, you can relish in some mouth watering and delectable regional as well as international cuisines.

The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and cozy. The food that is prepared by the master

chefs is simply mouth watering.You can choose from the various delectable delicacies o the menu.

Health and Recreation at Mont Joli
Being one of the major Cap-Haitien Hotels, this hotel in Cap-Haitien provides a

number of recreation and fitness facilities. You can visit various tourist attractions near

the hotel and make your stay a worthwhile experience.

Other Facilities and Services in Mont Joli
In addition to all these facilities and services, Mont Joli offers parking,

reception, laundry facilities and 24 hour front desk service.

Credit cards are accepted at the hotel.

You can expect warm hospitality and modern facilities at the hotel, not to mention amazing views!

Modern Day Mont Joli
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Modern Day Mont Joli

Website – http://hotelmontjoli.net 

Trip Advisor – http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g147308-d152112-Reviews-Mont_Joli-Cap_Haitien_Nord_Department_Haiti.html

Phone – 509.2260.5847

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Mont-Joli

Edited Review Content  Courtesy of Steph Limage for Sunrise Airways  .
Modern Day Mont Joli Images Courtesy of Limage Media.
Historical Mont Joli Images Courtesy of Mont Joli 

Issue 2 Hotels in Haiti / Where to stay when you visit

This weeks featured hotel is Ibo Lele  , a charming boutique style hotel located in the mountains overlooking not only Petioville but Port-au-Prince.

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Wanting to get away from the city but  do not want to have to drive for miles or fight traffic to get your meetings in Petionville ….then this is the place for you.

The Hotel Ibo Lele has a unique charm accompanied with artistic qualities that will inspire you. The rich culture and  friendly staff  make you feel like you are right at home.

If you love authentic Haitian food or are interested in trying it you will not be dissapointed  (  for breakfast or brunch the creole omelette is delicious ).

Ibo Lele is fully equipped with conference and meeting rooms that are suitable for small or large groups. I would recommend this hotel for a wedding reception or any event such as a workshop, conference , briefing etc . The space is amazing and with the right lighting you could really create a dynamic environment along with some amazing photo opportunities ( the view is incredible! ).

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Contact – Tel :  +509.2940.8503

Address – Route Ibo Lele, Montagne Noire

Photos & Review By Steph Limage for Sunrise Airways . For more info email steph.limage@sunriseairways.net 

NEWS RELEASE // SUNRISE AIRWAYS AND HAITI MINISTRY OF TOURISM ANNOUNCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUNRISE AIRWAYS AND HAITI MINISTRY OF TOURISM

ANNOUNCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

New agreement outlines mutual support partnership to boost tourism arrivals to Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – (March 5, 2014) – Sunrise Airways, Haiti’s newest homegrown airline, and the Haiti Ministry of Tourism announced today that they have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost tourism arrivals to Haiti.

Under terms of the MOU, Sunrise Airways and the Ministry of Tourism will work in close collaboration to host familiarization trips to Haiti undertaken by international travel journalists, travel agents, business development partners, and other interested parties keen on promoting or investing in the country’s tourism industry.

Philippe Bayard, President of Sunrise Airways, commented on the MOU, saying: “Tourism is already an important part of our improving economy, but the potential exists now more than ever for Haiti to stand up and be counted among the leading leisure travel destinations in the Caribbean. Haiti is most certainly open for tourism business. We at Sunrise Airways are excited to take an active role in proving just that to the world.”

Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin, Haiti’s Minister of Tourism, echoed Mr. Bayard’s sentiments, saying: “Just as we’ve built tremendous momentum in growing Haiti’s tourism sector in recent months, so too has Sunrise Airways made great strides in elevating our aviation sector, opening up new markets in neighboring countries and earning raves with their professional service and staunch commitment to safety. We couldn’t be happier than to partner with them to continue moving Haiti forward.”

New hotel construction and redevelopment programs have combined with airport expansion initiatives, new hospitality education and training programs, the advent of a dedicated tourism police force, and the opening of several new visitor attraction centers at key historical sites to revitalize Haiti’s tourism industry. All told, current tourism sector investment by the Government of Haiti and foreign investors exceeds US$258 million.

Sunrise Airways launched scheduled passenger service on December 20, 2012 with one domestic route operating between Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitien. From there, the airline expanded overseas, launching its first international route to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos in August 2013. Additional international routes to Holguín, Cuba and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic soon followed in October and November, respectively.

In addition to inaugurating new routes across the Western Caribbean in 2013, Sunrise Airways also achieved several significant corporate milestones underscoring the airline’s commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Most notably, in July 2013 Sunrise Airways became the first-ever Haitian airline to join the Flight Safety Foundation, an international non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to provide impartial, independent, expert safety guidance and resources for the aviation and aerospace industry.

Sunrise Airways is also the only Haitian airline with its own dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility located at Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

About Sunrise Airways (www.SunriseAirways.net)

Sunrise Airways (IATA: S6, ICAO: KSZ) is a new Haitian owned commercial airline launched in December 2012 that aims to establish a hub in Port-au-Prince to better serve air travel needs within the Western Caribbean. The airline currently operates daily scheduled passenger service between Cap Haitien and Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, as well as regularly scheduled charter service from Port-au-Prince to Holguín, Cuba and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Sunrise also operates domestic routes within Haiti. New service to Havana and Santiago in Cuba, and Kingston, Jamaica are planned for 2014. Sunrise Airways owns and operates a fleet comprised of Jetstream 32 EP aircraft offering the comfort of leather seating and ample in-cabin cargo room for a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. Headquartered in Port-au-Prince with a dedicated maintenance facility in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Sunrise Airways is owned by noted Haitian businessman and philanthropist, Philippe Bayard. Members of the airline’s leadership team average more than 15 years of aviation experience with such well-known industry brands as Aerocaribbean, Air Jamaica, BAE Systems, Condor Airlines, Jamaica Air Shuttle, and LAN Airlines.

For more information on Sunrise Airways, please visit www.SunriseAirways.net.

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Issue 1 – Hotels in Haiti / Where to stay when you visit

This weeks featured hotel is ” Habitation Des Lauriers”  in Cap Haitien Haiti.

We are sitting here today with James Coles the Manager of Habitation Des Lauriers and he is giving us a background on the hotels history and also a few rare and uncommon attractions in the area for you to enjoy on your next trip to Cap Haitien with Sunrise Airways.

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Sunrise ” When did you open this hotel James?”
James  – ” We opened our doors on January 1st 2011 , since then we have been privilidged  to welcome an eclectic group of visitors such as Missions Medical Teams, Church Groups, Engineers for extended stays, NGO workers, tourists as well as business men and women looking for a great safe place to rest and enjoy what Cap Haitien has to offer”.
Sunrise – “You mentioned that you can recommend a few “uncommon” and ” eclectic “local places to visit, can you please elaborate?”.
James – “I would start off by recommending KayLoLo Art which is located at Rue 15E here in downtown Cap Haitien. They have amazing Haitian handy crafts, art, organic soaps and oils as well as beautiful jewellery that makes for an authentic gift or souvenir to bring home to your loved ones or friends”.

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“The second on my list to explore would have to be Fort Picolet , it is not a place that is as common to visit as the legendary Citadelle or San Souci Palace, but what I love about it is the amazing views as well as the rich history it possesses . When Rio Christophe defeated the french that fort was used against the french to keep them at bay ,which I find fascinating. It also is easy to access locally and we often accommodate our visitors and guests to enjoy and take in this historical site on the excursion we organize for them”.

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“For a great time on a Friday night that you would not typically hear of would have to  be Kokiyaj Market Bar and Grill  which is located at  Rue 25 Boulevard, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti , right on the water . What they have going on is a Salsa night each friday which is not  some thing you would expect to find in Haiti . It is perfect for groups, couples or singles because all of the locals are so friendly and welcoming. I also enjoy their food selection and highly recommend their rum punch ! “

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Sunrise ” What kind of services can your hotel offer to a first time visitor to Haiti ?”
James – ” Comfort, security, cleanliness, friendly multilingual staff, home cooked meals with an authentic twist as well as a complimentary breakfast , complimentary laundry services, tours and excursions for reasonable rates as well as our amazing views of the city and harbour .
How to get there: You can fly Sunrise Airways from Port au Prince to Cap Haitien to transit in country when coming in from an international flight. The hotel also offers complimentary airport pick up and drop off “.
Phone: 509.3836.0885
This review was photographed and written by Stephanie Limage for Sunrise Airways 
 

NEWS RELEASE / FEB 17th 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUNRISE AIRWAYS WELCOMES NEW STRICTER SAFETY STANDARDS
ADOPTED BY GOVERNMENTS OF HAITI AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Civil Aviation Authorities in Haiti (OFNAC) and the D.R. (IDAC) now require Flight Data Recorders (FDR) aboard all aircraft operating between both countries

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – (February 17, 2014) – Sunrise Airways, Haiti’s newest homegrown airline, is speaking out in support of new, more stringent safety standards recently adopted by the Civil Aviation Authorities in Haiti, Office National de l’Aviation Civile (OFNAC), and the Dominican Republic, Instituto Dominicano de Aviacion Civil (IDAC), that align with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 6 requirements. These regulations require all aircraft operating between Haiti and the Dominican Republic to be equipped with Flight Data Recorders (FDR).

“Any regulations adopted in the name of passenger safety are always going to be welcomed by Sunrise Airways,” said Philippe Bayard, President of Sunrise Airways. “We applaud the ICAO alignment decisions of OFNAC and IDAC as they are right in line with our uncompromising commitment to safety and our mission to elevate the aviation sector in Haiti to First World standards.”

Sunrise Airways is currently the only Haitian airline operating between Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince in compliance with the new OFNAC and IDAC regulation. The carrier operates regular charter flights between Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince and La Isabella International Airport (JBQ) in Santo Domingo.

In July 2013, Sunrise Airways became the first-ever Haitian airline to join the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), an international non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to provide impartial, independent, expert safety guidance and resources for the aviation and aerospace industry. Sunrise is also the only Haitian airline with its own dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility located at Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

For reservations and more information on Sunrise Airways, please visit http://www.SunriseAirways.net.

About ICAO (www.icao.int)
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a UN specialized agency, created in 1944 upon the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). ICAO works with the Convention’s 191 Signatory States and global industry and aviation organizations to develop international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), which are then used by States when they develop their legally-binding national civil aviation regulations. There are currently over 10,000 SARPs reflected in the 19 Annexes to the Chicago Convention which ICAO oversees, and it is through these SARPs and ICAO’s complementary policy, auditing and capacity-building efforts that today’s global air transport network is able to operate over 100,000 daily flights, safely, efficiently and securely in every region of the world.

About Sunrise Airways (www.SunriseAirways.net)
Sunrise Airways (IATA: S6, ICAO: KSZ) is a new Haitian owned commercial airline launched in November 2012 that aims to establish a hub in Port-au-Prince to better serve air travel needs within the Western Caribbean. The airline currently operates daily scheduled passenger service between Cap Haitien and Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, as well as regularly scheduled charter service from Port-au-Prince to Holguín, Cuba and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Sunrise also operates domestic routes within Haiti. New service to Havana and Santiago in Cuba, and Kingston, Jamaica are planned for 2014. Sunrise Airways owns and operates a fleet comprised of Jetstream 32 EP aircraft offering the comfort of leather seating and ample in-cabin cargo room for a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. Headquartered in Port-au-Prince with a dedicated maintenance facility in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Sunrise Airways is owned by noted Haitian businessman and philanthropist, Philippe Bayard. Members of the airline’s leadership team average more than 15 years of aviation experience with such well-known industry brands as Aerocaribbean, Air Jamaica, BAE Systems, Condor Airlines, Jamaica Air Shuttle, and LAN Airlines.

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Customer Review / Morgan & Greg Fly Sunrise

Thanks Morgan & Greg for this customer review video on your trip with Sunrise Airways from Providenciales Turks & Caicos to Cap Haitien Haiti !

 

Do you have a review to submit? We would love to hear from you! Email steph.limage@sunriseairways.net

SUNRISE AIRWAYS NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

HAITI’S SUNRISE AIRWAYS AND BVI AIRWAYS INK SUBSERVICE

FLIGHT OPERATIONS AGREEMENT

 

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – (February 10, 2014) – Sunrise Airways, Haiti’s newest homegrown airline, and Tortola-based BVI Airways, announced today that they have entered into a Subservice Flight Operations Agreement. Under terms of the agreement, Sunrise Airways will operate BVI Airways flights from the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Tortola, British Virgin Islands to Dominica (DOM) and St. Maarten/St. Martin (SXM) while one BVI Airways aircraft undergoes scheduled maintenance checks and refurbishment in the United States.

 

Philippe Bayard, President of Sunrise Airways, commented on the agreement, saying: “This is another proud feather in the cap of Sunrise Airways as we’re the first Haitian airline to be granted the necessary approvals to operate this type of Subservice Agreement for a foreign carrier. This further underscores our uncompromising commitment to safety and the First World quality and professionalism of our overall flight operations. We are very pleased to be working with the team at BVI Airways and look forward to expanding our relationship in the future.”

Sunrise Airways obtained a BVI Foreign Operators Permit together with Seventh Freedom Rights approval in order to operate routes included in the Subservice Agreement.

BVI Airways CEO, Luke Smith, stated: “After a careful review of potential airline partners, Sunrise Airways emerged as the clear number-one choice. Our companies share a number of synergies in terms of aircraft, safety standards, management style, and customer service aimed at raising the bar on aviation in the Caribbean. I’m confident our loyal passengers will enjoy the same comfortable and professional flight experience they’ve come to expect with BVI Airways as we move forward with Sunrise.”

Sunrise Airways will deploy its flagship Jetstream 32 EP aircraft on BVI Airways routes, offering the comfort of leather seating and ample in-cabin cargo room for a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. Scheduled service on BVI Airways routes operated by Sunrise Airways will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays in accordance with the regular BVI Airways flight schedule. Sunrise Airways will also operate charters on behalf of BVI Airways as requested.

About BVI Airways (www.gobvi.com)

BVI Airways (IATA: XV) is a privately held commercial airline bringing a new level of professional service and reliability to air transportation within the Eastern Caribbean. Initially founded in 2009, BVI Airways began flight operations in May 2010. From its hub at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, the carrier currently provides scheduled passenger service to/from Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, and St. Maarten/St. Martin utilizing modern and efficient Jetstream Super 31 twin turboprop aircraft with comfortable seating for 19 passengers.

 

For more on BVI Airways, please visit www.gobvi.com.

 

About Sunrise Airways (www.SunriseAirways.net)

Sunrise Airways (IATA: S6, ICAO: KSZ) is a new Haitian owned commercial airline launched in November 2012 that aims to establish a hub in Port-au-Prince to better serve air travel needs within the Western Caribbean. The airline currently operates daily scheduled passenger service between Cap Haitien and Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, as well as regularly scheduled charter service from Port-au-Prince to Holguín, Cuba and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Sunrise also operates domestic routes within Haiti. New service to Havana and Santiago in Cuba, and Kingston, Jamaica are planned for 2014. Sunrise Airways owns and operates a fleet comprised of Jetstream 32 EP aircraft offering the comfort of leather seating and ample in-cabin cargo room for a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. Headquartered in Port-au-Prince with a dedicated maintenance facility in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Sunrise Airways is owned by noted Haitian businessman and philanthropist, Philippe Bayard. Members of the airline’s leadership team average more than 15 years of aviation experience with such well-known industry brands as Aerocaribbean, Air Jamaica, BAE Systems, Condor Airlines, Jamaica Air Shuttle, and LAN Airlines.

For more information on Sunrise Airways, please visit www.SunriseAirways.net.

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Photo Credit Long Bay Beach Resort, Tortola

Photo Credit Long Bay Beach Resort, Tortola

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