Announcements

Sandals® Resorts International Unveils Plans In Jamaica

Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean's leading Luxury Included® Resort company, celebrated its legacy in Jamaica and affirmed its unshakable commitment to the country at a special groundbreaking ceremony today attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The event celebrated the first phase of an ambitious $230 million (USD) project, that will include Sandals Dunn's River followed by Phase II of transforming the adjacent oceanfront land into Sandals Royal Dunn's River, a commitment to the organization's wider expansion plans in its home country. 

St. Regis Heralds a New Beacon of Beachfront Glamour with the Debut of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort. Extending the legacy of St. Regis from New York's finest address of 55th and Fifth, the resort blends the timelessness of a bygone era with avant-garde Bermudian design and cultural influences. Situated in the historic Town of St. George's, an UNESCO World Heritage site, and nestled among the soft sands and turquoise water of St. Catherine's Beach, the resort is the first Marriott International luxury brand property to debut on the island. Drawing upon the celebrated spirit of leisure travel, The St. Regis Bermuda Resort seamlessly brings together elegant accommodations, exceptional amenities, and the brand's signature Butler Service to create an enchanted island escape.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts And Margaritaville To Open The Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana In October 2021 In The Dominican Republic

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning collection of properties spanning Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico, and Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand synonymous with fun and escapism, will open the doors to the new five-star Margaritaville® Island Reserve Cap Cana in October 2021. This will mark the second resort for the Island Reserve brand created in partnership with Karisma and Margaritaville - and the first in the Dominican Republic. The new build combines the amenities of a world-class, all-inclusive resort with Margaritaville's signature easy going lifestyle.

Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection Opens As The First Marriott International Resort In Belize

Calling all those looking to discover the outdoors and live with purpose, as owner and developer, Andrew Ashcroft, in partnership with Autograph Collection Hotels, announces the grand opening of the highly anticipated boutique resort - Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection. Spanning over 20+ acres and the first in San Pedro Town to sit on more than 1,000 feet of beachfront access, Alaia Belize is a 155-unit complex operating as the first true four diamond resort on Ambergris Caye. The eco-luxury development will be the first-ever Marriott International property in the country, upholding the high-quality standards of the brand and dynamic marks of the Autograph Collection - celebrating the founder's passion, thoughtfulness of design, inherent craft and connection with the locale.

Viva Wyndham Announces Reopening Of Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach In Freeport, Grand Bahama

Viva Wyndham Resorts, a collection of all-inclusive resorts located in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, today announced the reopening of the all-inclusive Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort, located in Freeport, Grand Bahama. After implementing new health and safety protocols and working with Bahamian government to adopt their new Bahamas Travel Health Visa, the resort is ready to open its doors to guests once again and provide the same exceptional amenities and services it is known for. With steep discount promotions to celebrate the reopening, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach remains the best value vacation in the Bahamas.

Treasure Beach Will Change Into All-Inclusive By Marriott Resorts Said Elegant Hotels

Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels will re-open on June 10, 2021 under a new adults-only, all-inclusive resort concept as part of the All-Inclusive by Marriott portfolio. Located on the beautiful Platinum West Coast of Barbados, the boutique propertie will now offer an array of culinary, romantic, wellness and cultural experiences on a complimentary basis.

Turtle Island Beach Resort, Trademark Collection By Wyndham In Belize Is Now Open

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announces the opening of Turtle Island Beach Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Belize. The hotel operated by Wyndham Hotels & Resort's management division is set on a private island on the west side of pristine Ambergris Caye, just five minutes by boat from San Pedro Town. Owned by Castle Capital Investment LTD, the resort marks the third Wyndham-branded hotel in Belize and the second hotel on the island to convert to the Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

Iconic Caribbean hotel unveil refurbishments this Winter: Curtain Bluff, Antigua

Nestled among the palm-trees on a rocky outcrop between two secluded coves lies the idyllic haven of Curtain Bluff. With two spectacular beaches offering surfing waves as well as tranquil waters to float in, this is quite possibly the most beautiful corner of Antigua. Opened in 1962 by Howard Hulford and situated on the southern coast of the island, Curtain Bluff is an all-inclusive five-star sanctuary within easy reach of the historic English Harbour, the former stomping ground of Admiral Nelson that is now home to an astonishing fleet of super-yachts. Following an extensive 13 million-dollar refurbishment in 2017, the hotel possesses state-of-the-art facilities, two restaurants and 72 luxurious bedrooms that mix old-school glamour with understated contemporary chic.

Iconic Caribbean Hotel Unveil Refurbishments This Winter - Sugar Beach, St Lucia

Set within more than 100 acres of pristine rainforest in the embrace of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Val des Pitons, Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the Pitons, along with all of the 18th-century Colonial charm that St. Lucia is known for. Sitting on the site of an old sugar plantation, the resort boasts a variety of differing luxury rooms, cottages, bungalows and villas - each with its own private plunge pool. Adventurists and hands-on travelers will enjoy all of the land, air and sea activities, from hiking and ATV biking to ziplining and diving, not to mention the selection of immersive experiences that allow guests to get a feel for the local culture and history. After a long day, refuel at onsite bars and restaurants that harmonize the taste of the island's fresh local fare with the resort's history. The resort's Rainforest Spa boasts individual treatment rooms house in their own unique treehouse - where guests can indulge in signature experiences like bamboo massages, hot rock therapies and holistic treatments, each harnessing the ingredients of nearby volcanic springs and fertile cocoa plantations.

Sandals Emerald Bay Reopens Its Doors And Welcomes Guests Back To Paradise

Sandals Emerald Bay, Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas, has officially reopened its doors today, welcoming guests back with its warm Bahamian hospitality and enhanced health and safety measures in place to guarantee travelers' peace of mind through the Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness. Sandals Emerald Bay, with its unique blend of sophistication and seclusion, marks the 11th Sandals Resort currently open for guests to indulge in within a picturesque environment that allows couples to focus on what's most important - each other.

Grand Bahama Island's Grand Lucayan Announces Reopening of Lighthouse Pointe

Grand Lucayan, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, proudly announces the March 25, 2021 reopening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand's all-inclusive offering, with rates starting at $220.00 per person, per night. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and national Ministries of Health (MOH), Lighthouse Pointe will resume operation of its 196 stylish guestrooms, four dining destinations, including Portobello's, Pizzeria Capri, Aroma Café and Waves Bar & Grill, as well as the Senses Spa & Fitness Center. Additionally, the Convention Center and wedding gazebos will be fully functional and ready to host intimate weddings and small groups.

SLS Baha Mar Reopens In Nassau, The Bahamas On March 4, 2021

SLS Baha Mar, the first international SLS property, will reopen to international travelers on March 4, 2021, marking the final phase of Baha Mar resort destination's reopening. SLS Baha Mar will reopen with heightened safety and health measures in place, fulfilling a dedicated commitment towards a strong future for The Bahamas and its hospitality and tourism industry.

Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana

La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana, a collection of distinctive hotels throughout Mexico and now the Dominican Republic, today officially starts operations of the long-awaited Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana. The beautifully designed all-inclusive, adults only resort sits right on the northern shores of Uvero Alto in the Dominican Republic and introduces its signature sensory experiences paired with exquisite cuisine, lavish accommodations with swim-up and private pools, an array of amenities and entertainment, zen gardens, a private beach and more.

Grand Bahama Island’s Grand Lucayan Announces Reopening of Lighthouse Pointe

Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, - Grand Lucayan, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, proudly announces March 25, 2021 reopening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand's all-inclusive offering, with rates starting at $220.00 per person, per night. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and national Ministries of Health (MOH), Lighthouse Pointe will resume operation of its 196 stylish guestrooms, four dining destinations, including Portobello's, Pizzeria Capri, Aroma Café and Waves Bar & Grill, as well as the Senses Spa & Fitness Center. Additionally, the Convention Center and wedding gazebos will be fully functional and ready to host intimate weddings and small groups.