ST JAMES, Jamaica — After five years, Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is no longer being operated under the management of RockResorts — a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc (NYSE: MTN).

A news release from Half Moon said yesterday that the change in management followed a “mutual decision” between Half Moon Bay Ltd, the owners of Half Moon Resort, and RockResorts.

“Both parties agreed to terminate the contract following RockResorts’ decision to change strategy, shifting their primary focus to the company’s mountain lodge properties,” the release said.

The owners, who have owned Half Moon Resort since inception more than 62 years ago, are reportedly excited about the opportunity to once again manage and operate the resort independently.

This will be done under the leadership of General Manager Sandro Fabris.

According to the release, the owners have a dynamic vision for the future of the resort and those plans will be announced in the coming months.

Spread across 400 acres, the five-star Half Moon resort offers guests access to two miles of private beach, wrapped around a half-moon-shaped bay. Located on the site of the historic Rose Hall sugar plantation, the resort houses four restaurants, including the recently refurbished Sugar Mill Restaurant.

Half Moon also offers an array of activities, including a golf academy at the resort’s 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, the Fern Tree tennis programme, water sports, deep sea fishing, and an equestrian centre with dressage, show jumping and a mini-polo field.