On June 24, 2026, Haitian government officials and private sector developers signed a preliminary agreement to launch a nearly $20 million world-class tourist complex in the country’s northern coastal region, marking a key milestone in the nation’s strategy to expand tourism as a driver of economic growth.
The deal, formalized at a signing ceremony overseen by Haiti’s Investment Facilitation Center (CFI), was signed by Tourism Minister Stéphanie Smith representing the state, and Suze Maurice, the lead promoter and investor for the MAAJEWV project consortium, which brings together private stakeholders from both local Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. Structured as a public-private partnership (PPP), the development combines private capital investment with regulatory and customs incentives from the Haitian government, delivered through the CFI and Ministry of Tourism.
Slated for construction in Carénage, a coastal district of Cap-Haïtien, the MAAJEWV complex is tailored specifically to grow Haiti’s emerging business tourism sector, alongside catering to leisure travelers. The site will host 120 upscale accommodation units, ranging from bay-view standard rooms and business-ready executive suites with dedicated workspaces to luxury presidential suites with personalized concierge services. For corporate and large-scale events, the development will include a flexible 500-person convention hall suitable for international congresses, galas and product launches, plus three smaller technology-equipped meeting rooms for executive board meetings and industry workshops.
To enhance visitor experience and serve both international tourists and local clients, the complex will feature two themed restaurants serving a mix of local Haitian and international gourmet cuisine, a rooftop bar offering sweeping panoramic views of the historic Carénage neighborhood and the Caribbean Sea, and a full suite of wellness amenities including an infinity-edge pool, a modern fitness center, and a full-service spa.
A standout feature of the project is its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, a rare focus for large-scale tourism developments in the region. The resort will install a large photovoltaic solar array paired with industrial battery storage to meet a substantial share of its own energy needs, powering all lighting and energy-efficient air conditioning systems. To reduce strain on local municipal waste management services, the complex will integrate a source-separated waste system and an industrial composter for all organic waste generated by its restaurants. It will also operate an on-site micro wastewater treatment plant to process all effluent, with treated water reused for irrigating the property’s green spaces, alongside a built-in rainwater harvesting system to cut freshwater reliance.
Total investment for the project totals $19.8 million, with construction expected to take 24 months. If the timeline holds, the resort is on track to open to guests in the second quarter of 2028.
Beyond its core tourism offering, the development is projected to deliver significant social and economic benefits for the greater Cap-Haïtien region. During construction, the project will generate approximately 1,200 temporary and indirect jobs across local construction crews, agricultural suppliers, artisan producers, and tourist transport services. Once operational, it will create more than 350 permanent full-time positions across hotel operations, food services, and event management.
To date, no public visual materials including architectural renderings, 3D models, or full site plans have been released to the public. While the project has already secured all required legal and fiscal approvals, final blueprints remain confidential. This follows standard industry practice for Haitian tourism developers, who typically only release public visual materials once construction has commenced or marketing campaigns are set to launch.
For the CFI, the signing of the MAAJEWV project reaffirms the center’s long-term commitment to growing Haiti’s tourism sector, which has been identified as a strategic priority for national economic development. In a statement following the signing, the CFI emphasized that it continues to center tourism in its investment promotion work, recognizing the sector’s outsized role in driving national wealth creation, enhancing the profile of Haiti’s cultural and natural heritage, and boosting the country’s international appeal as a travel destination.