Managing Director, Jungle Bay Dominica
Samuel “Sam” Raphael is recognized as one of the Caribbean’s preeminent entrepreneurs. Over the past 40 years Sam has pioneered numerous successful ventures in sustainable tourism, aviation, and real estate development. Sam is the visionary Developer and Managing Director of Jungle Bay, Dominica which is one of the leading adventure wellness resorts in the Caribbean. Jungle Bay is a very successful Caribbean hotel/resort development model that promotes the preservation of the natural environment and the social and economic empowerment of local populations while also providing exceptional guest satisfaction. Jungle Bay overlooks the Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve with its world-class diving and watersports. The property provides an exceptional experience to adventure wellness seekers who stay in nature-inspired villas surrounded by an edible landscape of over 100 varieties of tropical fruits, ornamental plants and herbs. The organic farm-to-table and fishing-boat-to-table fare approach provide a unique community tourism experience for adventure travellers. Sam has been featured in major publications like The Wall Street Journal, NY Times, National Geographic, Financial Times and Forbes Magazine. His pioneering work has earned him several coveted international awards including the Conde Nast Traveler’s World Saver Award and the 2010 Virgin Holidays Responsible Travel Award for “Best Personal Contribution to Responsible Travel”. In 2019 Sam was named Dominica’s Person of the Year.