Hotel Openings

Puerto Rico’s El San Juan Hotel Reopens

Poised flawlessly between city and shore, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton,  celebrated its grand reopening earlier this month, just in time for the holiday season and winter travel. The 388-guestroom iconic hotel will once again continue to thrive with traditions renewed as guests are enchanted by an authentic welcome, thoughtful service, and exceptional programming that originates from the heart of Puerto Rico. Located on two miles of the pristine Isla Verde Beach, recently voted the Best Urban Beach in the U.S., the extensive restoration process is reflected in the hotel's guest rooms, poolside and oceanfront villas, public spaces, pools, luxurious cabanas and lush landscaping, interweaving modern tropical splendor with Old-World grandeur.

Hilton La Romana, an All-inclusive Adult Resort

Set on a picturesque beach, framed by a lush, tropical jungle, this 344-room, adults-only resort provides the perfect setting for relaxation. Guests can unwind in spacious suites, lounge by the resorts four pools or book a treatment at its state-of-the-art spa. With the resorts prime beachside location and close proximity to four champion golf courses, there are countless leisure offerings for guests to take advantage of daily. For evening entertainment, adults can visit the hotels casino and enjoy the lively atmosphere at any of its eight bars and lounges.

Hilton La Romana, an All-inclusive Family Resort Debuts in the Dominican Republic

A next-level option for family vacations, this 412-room resort offers endless activities from tennis and beach volleyball to snorkeling and scuba diving. Kids can channel their inner-adventurer at the Explorers Club, which provides daily programming, including arts and crafts and big screen movies on the beach. For teenagers, the resort has a teen club, offering a variety of entertainment options and nightly events. Families will enjoy the resorts expansive pools, pristine beach and five dining venues to suit every taste.

Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril reopens, fully refurbished

RIU Hotels & Resorts presents the fully refurbished Riu Palace Tropical Bay, in Negril, following extensive renovation works. What was the chain's first hotel in Jamaica when it opened in 2001 now offers completely updated facilities, which maintain the Riu Palace range's characteristic elegance and sophistication and the RIU chain's exclusive 24-hour all-inclusive service.

A Legacy Of Tradition Lives On With The Grand Reopening Of El San Juan Hotel On December 14, 2018

Poised flawlessly between city and shore, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, will celebrate its grand reopening on December 14, just in time for the holiday season and winter travel. The 388-guestroom iconic hotel will once again continue to thrive with traditions renewed as guests are enchanted by an authentic welcome, thoughtful service, and exceptional programming that originates from the heart of Puerto Rico. Located on two miles of the pristine Isla Verde Beach, recently voted the Best Urban Beach in the U.S., the extensive restoration process is reflected in the hotel's guest rooms, poolside and oceanfront villas, public spaces, pools, luxurious cabanas and lush landscaping, interweaving modern tropical splendor with Old-World grandeur.

The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas Reopens After Hurricanes Irma and Maria Recovery

The Ladies and Gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas located in the U.S. Virgin Islands welcomed their first Members and guests back to this extraordinary resort over the weekend. The resort has been closed since two extremely powerful Category 5 hurricanes, Hurricanes Irma and Maria, impacted the U.S. Virgin Islands, and specifically St. Thomas on September 6, 2017 and September 20, 2017, respectively.

Legendary Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Officially Reopens

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve officially reopens today, marking an exciting chapter in the property's rich legacy as well as in the recovery and resurgence of Puerto Rico. Following a meticulous restoration, Dorado Beach emerges more spectacular than ever, featuring expanded offerings, amenities and facilities, allowing the celebrated resort to continue to create transformative and personal journeys for all guests.

Meliá Hotels International Set to Welcome New Luxury Experience, The Grand Reserve

Melia Hotels International, one of the largest hotel companies in the world with over 380 hotels in 40 countries, has announced their newest luxury experience to open this December in the Dominican Republic - The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real. Featuring 288 expansive suite-style accommodations, including Swim-Up Suites, The Grand Reserve will also boast seven restaurants and bars, a full-service spa by Natura Bissé, Beach Club with access to the spectacular Bavaro Beach, family-friendly kids club and aqua adventure park, as well as a wellness facility with top-of-the-line gym equipment. Guests of The Grand Reserve will also have access to all of the amenities and services of Paradisus Palma Real.

Newly opened: Rosewood Baha Mar's design Features a Fresh Bahamian Aesthetic

The design for the brand-new Rosewood Baha Mar creates a luxurious yet intimate atmosphere that invites guests to feel immediately relaxed, as though they've arrived at their private beachfront vacation home. Following Rosewood Hotels & Resort's A Sense of Place philosophy, the entire resort was designed by renowned design studio Wimberly Interiors to create a sense of community, invite conversation amongst new and old friends, and feel chic, elegant and distinctly Bahamian.

Curio Collection by Hilton Grows Resort Portfolio with Debut in Belize

Designed for those seeking relaxed adventure, Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton is now welcoming travelers in Belize's stunning Ambergris Caye. Marking Hilton's first property in the country - and one of the first resorts from a global brand in Belize - the elegant hotel features 205 cottage and villa-style rooms across a 60-acre waterfront site with 10 distinct dining outlets, bay and beach clubs, and meeting and event spaces.

Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour Debuts

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the first Park Hyatt hotel in the Caribbean, Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour. Set within Christophe Harbour, the 126-room luxury resort spans the secluded beach of Banana Bay at the foot of St. Kitts" lush rolling hills and offers unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring Nevis. Offering a wellness sanctuary for restorative peace, the resort is also unveiling the first Miraval Life in Balance Spa in the Caribbean.

Exuma’s Historic Peace and Plenty Hotel Acquired Under New Partnership

Miami-based boutique hotel owner-operators, Jesper & Gustaf Arnoldsson of SMS Lodging, have partnered with long time Exuma real estate investors, Steve & Patrick Harrington and prominent Bahamian entrepreneur, Burton Rodgers, to acquire the historic Peace & Plenty Hotel on Great Exuma, The Bahamas. SMS Lodging will manage all aspects of operations, including sales, marketing and reservations.

Gansevoort Turks + Caicos Reopening Oct. 5

Gansevoort Turks + Caicos, a full-service luxury resort in Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos, will reopen for the upcoming fall and winter season on Thursday, October 5, 2017. After the passing of Hurricane Irma and Maria, the resort was fortunate to not have sustained any major damage, and team has been hard at work completing beautification and landscaping projects around the property. The Turks and Caicos airport is now re-opened and many of the island activities and restaurants will be resuming normal operations by end of September and early October. With the storm"s passing, the famed Grace Bay Beach is more beautiful than ever, with an expanded beachfront of pristine new sand that has recently appeared. Fortunately, Hurricane Maria did not impact the island of Providenciales as it was east of Turks and Caicos."The Gansevoort Turks + Caicos team has been working hard to ready the resort for re-opening and we are all looking forward to welcoming back our guests," said Grant Friedman, general manager at Gansevoort Turks + Caicos. "The destination, and especially Grace Bay Beach, is ready to host visitors once again in our special corner of paradise."Gansevoort Turks + Caicos, a Wymara Resort, is the island outpost of the widely successful Gansevoort brand defined by NYC"s Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC. The sleek resort features 91 ocean-view guestrooms and suites that blend Caribbean cool with urban sophistication, creating a beachside sanctuary that redefines the island getaway. Guests can enjoy a 7,000 square foot infinity pool, acclaimed Exhale Fitness + Spa, multiple restaurants, a fully-equipped fitness center and other luxurious amenities. The resort is ideally located on the secluded western end of the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, allowing convenient access to the crystal clear turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches of Provo.For booking and more information about Gansevoort Turks + Caicos, please visit www.gansevoorthotelgroup.com/hotels/gansevoort-turks-caicos or call 1-888-844-5986.

Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa Opens on Jamaica

X Fund Properties Limited and Aimbridge Hospitality announce the opening of Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa nestled on a private cove between Jamaica's sprawling rolling hills and vibrant Caribbean Sea, a mere fifteen minutes from Sangster International Airport. The Jamaican owned all-inclusive resort exemplifies the island's laidback ambiance paired with a myriad of premium amenities from a 30,000-square foot island villa-inspired Grande Spa to 12 epicurean marvels.

New Luxury Hotel Opening in Grenada

The first major hotel project to grace Grand Anse Beach in more than 25 years, Silversands will offer a completely new hotel experience on Grenada. Each of the hotel"s spacious suites (ranging from 580 to 1,647 square feet) will feature chic minimalist interiors blending seamlessly with Grenada"s lush, unspoiled landscape. Nine Seaside and Hillside Villas ranging from 13,500 to 26,500 square feet will provide the opportunity to call the island home, along with Grenadian citizenship.

Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana Opens in Cuba

Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, Cuba"s first five-star luxury hotel, officially opens its doors to guests today. Centrally located in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel brings a new level of guest experience to a city that has become a leading urban tourism destination. Features include 246 rooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, a world-class spa and wellness facility, as well as panoramic views of the historic city centre. Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana marks a re-entry into the Americas for Kempinski Hotels and will elevate expectations of what it means to experience luxurious, European-style hospitality in Havana. Neighbouring many of the area"s historical sites, adorned with green spaces and rich with culture, the new hotel is set to return Manzana de Gómez to its former glory as the spot to be in Cuba"s capital.

The Loren at Pink Beach Opens as First New Build Hotel on Bermuda in 45 Years

For the first time in 45 years, there is a new hotel lining the stunning ocean-front of Bermuda. Introducing The Loren at Pink Beach, which features 45 suites, a full spa and exceptional service. The elegant retreat is setting a new standard for service and design in Bermuda. Introduced in February, The Loren opened officially on Saturday, April 29, just four weeks prior to the start of the 35th America's Cup, which kicked off on the Great Sound of Bermuda on May 26.

Howard Hospitality Group (HHG) launches New Hotel Brand: LOCALE

Howard Hospitality Group (HHG), an international hotel investor, developer and operator, has announced the launch of Locale, an innovative new limited-service hotel brand. Redefining traditional extended stay conventions, Locale appeals to the millennial mindset while creating an open, inclusive concept for savvy travelers from all walks of life. The brand"s first hotel is presently under development in a coveted spot on Grand Cayman along the Seven Mile Beach corridor, near local businesses and the popular Camana Bay shopping and dining area, with a projected opening date of September 2017.