Couples Resort Company History

Couples Resorts began in 1978 with the conversion of the Tower Isle Hotel into Couples Ocho Rios. The company was originally started by Abe Issa in 1949 with the opening of the Tower Isle Hotel.

The Couples concept was a counter to other resort offerings at the time including Club Mediterranean (i.e. Club Med).

The resorts continue to be operated today as a subsidiary of the House of Issa, the Issa family company. The actual history associated with the Issa family is quite interesting, but is too long to discuss here.

Links:
Thread discussing Couples History:

http://couples.com/mb/couples-main-message-board-2/couples-history-13403/

Jamaica Jim

http://www.jamaicajim.com/history.htm

Company Timeline
1949 - Tower Isle Hotel open