Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón (AD&V), a renowned architecture and interior design firm, today announced it has been selected to design the first Residence Inn by Marriott project in Puerto Rico. The nine-story, 177,555-square-foot hotel will also be the first new branded flagship property in 25 years in Isla Verde, a popular tourist and residential area.
Today, Half Moon announces the opening of its highly anticipated luxury resort,Eclipse at Half Moon. Nestled between the lush rolling hills of Montego Bay and the glistening Caribbean Sea, Eclipse at Half Moon is a celebration of authentic Jamaican culture reflecting its surrounding natural beauty. Just a ten-minute drive from Sangster International Airport, the resort features 57 new accommodations, a stunning infinity-edge pool, natural swimming cove, seven bars and restaurants, and an introductory opening offer to celebrate its launch.The addition of Eclipse at Half Moon creates a triumvirate of accommodation options under the Half Moon brand, which is already rated as Jamaica's finest property, according to Forbes Travel Guide. Guests can also enjoy two additional distinct resort choices: Founders Cove at Half Moon and Rose Hall Villas at Half Moon, which are located at opposite ends of the 400-acre property.Managed by Salamander Hotels & Resorts, Half Moon is renowned for its legacy of excellence and hospitality. The property was founded 65 years ago, and three of the original founding families still remain as owners."Eclipse is a distinct luxury experience, and one that honors and complements Half Moon's legacy and character," said Guy Steuart III, chairman of the board at Half Moon. "Guests will discover our unique spirit of character and culture amidst traditional, elegant architecture inspired by our surroundings, and dimensioned within an abundance of roamable beach and gardens."Welcoming and Inviting Eclipse at Half Moon was designed by the renowned architecture and design firm Hart Howerton of New York and San Francisco. The heart of the resort is its Great House, the property's arrival experience, which is framed by a large Guango tree - one of more than 70 trees carefully replanted to ensure mature and natural surroundings. The lobby is set on a gentle rise of 17 feet above high tide to offer unobstructed views of the sea from the moment guests arrive, while the Anglo-Caribbean aesthetic was inspired by Jamaican culture and accented with elegant shutters, vibrant colors and vintage family photographs from the owners' archives. Custom murals hang in the reception and capture the spirit of Caribbean life in the style of Michael Lester, an artist of Polish descent who became famous in Jamaica for his colorful work.Eclipse features a variety of luxurious accommodations which are located in three areas. In the Great House, each second-floor room features large balconies and stunning views, while the resort's signature Great House Ocean Suite offers an open-plan design with up to two bedrooms, a classically-appointed living area, elegant dining area, and a sweeping balcony overlooking the Great Lawn and the Caribbean Sea.With incredible sunrise views and surrounded by lush, tropical gardens, the resort's tastefully designed Estate Homes offer maximum flexibility, including up to four bedrooms - each with its own private entrance. The Estate Homes also include a butler pantry, large great room, island contemporary furnishings, indoor/outdoor showers, and living and dining terraces. Eclipse also features 32 Prestige Ocean Rooms, which are carefully positioned in low-profile Cottages. Featuring fabulous views of the Caribbean Sea, these spacious rooms offer luxurious bathrooms, reading coves, colorful artwork from students of the Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts, and expansive verandas or terraces featuring daybeds.
The all-new Gran Hotel Bristol is now open. Located in the heart of Havana, just steps away from the National Capitol Building (El Capitolio) and within walkable distance of the hotspots and hidden gems of the Cuban capital.
Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts today announce a partnership introducing the Banyan Tree's first property in The Bahamas. Located just 48 nautical miles and a 20-minute seaplane ride from Miami, Banyan Tree illa Bahamas is set on 40 acres of pristine Atlantic Oceanfront and Bimini Bayfront properties.
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's innovation incubator brand for global travelers, today announced the opening of Aloft San Juan, the first Aloft hotel in the Caribbean. By mixing art, technology, and music, Aloft San Juan introduces a new social scene with a fresh approach that differentiates itself from the traditional hotel offering.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Pipax Investment, S.RL. for a new Hyatt Place hotel in the capital city of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo. The 120-room Hyatt Place Santo Domingo Piantini will mark the Hyatt Place brand's debut in the Dominican Republic and will be located in the country's epicenter for commercial and financial activities. The hotel will feature the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, approachable atmosphere and added conveniences that help guests do more.
Celebrated hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group announces plans to open The Bight by Dream Hotel Group with 90 guest rooms and suites and multiple food and beverage concepts in the Turks and Caicos in 2022. The development is led by EA Group, a dynamic and successful team of construction, real estate and hospitality companies in the Turks and Caicos Islands for more than 25 years.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the signing and groundbreaking of Curio Collection by Hilton's debut property in the Dominican Republic, Hotel Santiago, with the presence of the country´s president, Danilo Medina Sánchez. Set to open in late 2022, the modern hotel will form part of Santiago Center, an upscale mixed-use development offering a variety of entertainment including more than 15 dining options, a shopping mall, local artisan market and children's play area.
The Tryall Club, the award-winning Jamaican retreat has announced the opening of its new luxury Beach Club. The $9.2 million dollar project transformed the property's secluded beachfront to introduce a new destination for guests and villa owners to relax, dine and socialize in a stunning oceanfront setting.Renowned Interior Designer Tom Scheerer led the design of the Beach Club, complemented by the work of Key West-based landscape architect Craig Reynolds. Through their vision, the Beach Club celebrates the classic elegance of the Caribbean, while showcasing the natural beauty of the lush tropical landscape that surrounds the 2,200-acre property. Features of the Beach Club include an expanded private beach, new infinity pool and lounge area, a Beach Bar & Grill including a wood-fired pizza oven operated by an authentic pizzaiolo from Italy, a Beach Boutique, Tour Desk, and new venues for oceanfront weddings and private gatherings.
Following a four-year closure and comprehensive renovation, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands debuts today, marking one of the year's most highly anticipated openings. Originally founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller over half a century ago in 1964 and long regarded as one of the world's greatest getaways, the iconic resort has been completely revived and redesigned while staying true to its identity as a leading example of ecotourism. Set across 500 acres of pristine private beachfront and breathtaking flora and fauna, the reimagined resort provides an unparalleled island escape with expertly appointed accommodations, inspired amenities, dynamic dining outlets and bespoke services and programming.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the opening of KOI Resort Saint Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand's debut in St. Kitts and Nevis, which will also be KOI Hospitality's first entry into the hotel space. The 102-room oceanfront haven is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, reinforcing the growth of its portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Notably situated in Rio Grande, the new Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico has opened to reveal a sophisticated, oceanfront haven that pulses Caribbean confidence on a secluded 72 acres of tropical lush gardens. Framed against the backdrop of the island's serene northeast coast and the magnificent El Yunque National Forest, the 579-room property completed a multi-million transformation in August 2019 encompassing a full resort redesign.
Dreams of turquoise waters lapping white sand beaches, trimmed in emerald jungle, blend into reality at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas. The world's most discerning travellers have made their home here for generations, revelling in the legacy of the Caribbean's most iconic Resort. And as these dedicated travellers have matured, raising families of their own, The Ocean Club has continuously elevated its offerings, most notably, through the renovation and transformation of garden cottages into the luxe hideaways now known as the Two Bedroom Plunge Pool Villas.
Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort, Dominica's landmark waterfront hotel and dive resort located on the Caribbean coast amidst the Nature Island's vibrant capital city, Roseau, is excited to announce it is launching 60 new view rooms, named the Fort Collection. As part of Fort Young's previously announced expansion and enhancement plan, and concurrently with the seaside resort's 30t h-anniversary celebration, the brand new Fort Rooms -- located in the newly restored and reimagined historical Fort section of the property -- feature modern amenities, local charm and spectacular sea and mountain views. The Fort Collection rooms are available for booking now, with guests able to stay as early as mid-October 2020. The addition of these new accommodations brings the hotel's total room count to 100.
Following the success of Mexico's Finest Playa Mujeres, The Excellence Collection will open a second property in Punta Cana from their all-ages brand, Finest Resorts, on September 1, 2020. Reservations for the new resort launch Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with bookings available through the resort's website and by calling their toll-free number. Finest Punta Cana will be the third property from The Excellence Collection in the Dominican Republic. "Infinite Excellence, for You to Share" is what the brand sets out to deliver to its future guests.
LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) collection of exquisite luxury hotels, proudly announces Zemi Beach House as the brand's first hotel to open in the Americas. LXR connects legendary properties into an exclusive network of hotels set apart by an unrivaled commitment to personalized attention and luxurious, yet locally immersive, experiences for their guests. The 76-key, beachfront hotel continues to be owned, operated and managed by the Goldstein Family of New York.
El Distrito will be an immersive, multi-sensorial, audiovisual and technologically advanced experience never seen in the Caribbean. It will be home to a new ALOFT hotel by Marriott, opening in late January. The hotel will feature 177 loft-like guest rooms over seven stories with a variety of open spaces and views of the Convention Center, bringing the total room count in the Puerto Rico Convention Center District to 1,762.
LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) collection of exquisite luxury hotels, proudly announces Zemi Beach House as the brand's first hotel to open in the Americas. LXR connects legendary properties into an exclusive network of hotels set apart by an unrivaled commitment to personalized attention and luxurious, yet locally immersive, experiences for their guests. The 76-key, beachfront hotel continues to be owned, operated and managed by the Goldstein Family of New York.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: PLYA) announced the opening of the combined 750-room all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana resorts, marking Hyatt's entry into the Dominican Republic. The family friendly Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and adults-only Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana are the latest resorts to join the award-winning Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara portfolios, which are designed for travelers seeking an effortless, all-inclusive experience. Under the ownership and operation of Playa Hotels & Resorts, the Cap Cana debut brings the total number of Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara resorts to eight across Mexico and the Caribbean. Considered an expert in this space, Playa Hotels & Resorts owns and operates the two resorts, delivering a new level of sophistication and service to the island's all-inclusive market.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") announced today that it had reopened its 180-room Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas hotel (the "Property") as planned on November 22nd. The Property, which had been operating with minimal operations since being struck by Hurricane Irma in September 2017, underwent $106 million in renovations that were substantially funded by insurance proceeds.