Press Room

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 21, 2016) – The Epicurean Hotel will be singing the blues this April – blueberries, that is – thanks to its partnership with local Wish Farms to celebrate Florida Blueberry Month. Throughout the month, the flavorful fruit will be showcased in a variety of menu items and classes in the Epicurean Theatre. […]

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (March XX, 2016) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI recently appointed Dr. Rajamannar “Raja” Chinnaraju as spa director of its luxurious Ixora Spa, where he will oversee the extensive menu of services, daily operations and highly skilled staff. With a degree in Naturopathic Medicine and Yoga Therapy from Dr. M.G.R. […]

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (February 4, 2016) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, will host the March 30 Scrub Island Invitational as hosting sponsor during the 45th Annual BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Up to fifty boats are expected to compete in a race from Nanny […]

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (January 22, 2016) –Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands has been named as Title Sponsor of the Scrub Island Invitational during the 2016 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. On the morning of Wednesday, March 30, during the Sailing Festival, up to fifty boats […]

Tom Haines, general manager of Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel, was recently awarded the Mustang Award from Marriott International. The annual award recognizes general managers or hotels that have overcome substantial obstacles and/or introduced new innovation to the market. Haines received the Mustang Award for his work in opening the Epicurean Hotel in December 2013, the first […]

The Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, Florida was recently named Marriott International’s “Opening of the Year” of 2013. The accolade is based on a set of criteria and guiding principles, including adherence to the opening team plan, opening on time, communication with the Marriott team and incorporating Marriott culture into the hotel’s concept. The Epicurean was also […]

TAMPA, Fla. (September 25, 2014) – Mainsail Lodging & Development has selected Feeding America Tampa Bay as their official corporate charity. Mainsail Lodging, which has 400 employees, will partner with Feeding America Tampa Bay in a variety of initiatives, including a holiday food drive, participation in the Annual Fork Fight Gala and participation in programs […]

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Earns 2013 Market Share Success Award for a Franchise Hotel BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – the newest luxury private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands – received the 2013 Market Share Success Award for a Franchise Hotel from Marriott International’s 2014 Caribbean and Latin […]

The newly-opened Epicurean Hotel,has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating. TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2014) – The newly-opened Epicurean Hotel, located in Tampa’s trendy and historic Hyde Park neighborhood, has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating. Developed in collaboration with Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House, the Epicurean Hotel […]

Scrub Island Resort Partners with HoneymoonWishes to Enhance Honeymoon Getaways and Destination Weddings BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (Feb. 26, 2014) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, the newest luxury private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, has partnered with HoneymoonWishes, the leading honeymoon registry company, to change the way couples are handling honeymoon registries. Brides […]