Half Moon Bay Antigua, the Caribbean's most highly anticipated resort, has revealed the first look at the exterior and interior designs of the forthcoming Rosewood Residences at Rosewood Half Moon Bay.
Club Med, the global pioneer and leader of all-inclusive vacations, officially opened Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, its first-ever Exclusive Collection resort in the Americas, on Nov. 23, 2019. Nestled on an unspoiled beach in Miches, Dominican Republic, this 93-acre resort is the first major site to open within the region, offering guests all over the world the opportunity to explore a new land in a chic and intimate resort atmosphere.
The newly-formed Serenade Caribbean Hotels has announced the launch of its flagship hotel with the new five-star Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort, a 603-room all-inclusive property scheduled to open in June 2020 in the pristine Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic.
The 800-room Marriott Hotel Al Amaterra is planned on a beachfront site within the Amaterra Resort, a mixed-use development along the North coast of Trelawney, Jamaica. The site features about three miles of pristine beachfront. The hotel's owner/developer, Amaterra Group, expects to commence construction in early 2020. "The Amaterra Group is excited to sign the first Marriott Hotels-branded all-inclusive resort and work with Marriott International to manage the property," said Amaterra Group Chairman Keith Russell. "This is a great step not only for Amaterra but also the Jamaican tourism industry."
The cherished landmark has undergone an extensive multi-million-dollar enhancement, including the first major room remodel for the hotel in 20 years. The renovation has upgraded and transformed the property to be in trend with the latest in design, technology and comfort. Each new touch reflects the rich culture of the setting and reinstates the InterContinental's status as a top destination for both business and social travelers.
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is pleased to announce the arrival of its avant-garde lifestyle brand, SO/ Hotels & Resorts, in Cuba with the opening of SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana. Located in high-energy, dynamic and socially vibrant destinations including Berlin, Bangkok, Singapore, St. Petersburg, Vienna and now Havana, SO/ hotels are the places to see and to be seen. SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana will showcase the brand's have-it-all lifestyle of rebellious luxury at its new residence in one of the most emblematic neighbourhoods of Cuba's capital city.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis is putting the finishing touches on its own version of a winter wonderland as it prepares to unveil the brand new On the Dune restaurant and new signature pool just in time for the holidays. As the final phase of the multi-year enhancement project nears its completion, the Resort has already begun rolling out a few revitalised spaces, including the Kids for All Seasons club, which has moved into a beautiful new location out next to the family-friendly Calypso Pool to offer more outdoor programming and activities for younger guests, as well as Mango restaurant, which repositioned the bar area to allow for more unobstructed Caribbean views during sunset cocktail hour. That, of course, is in addition to the re-envisioned guest rooms and suites, updated Great House lobby and new food and beverage outlets, EsQuilina and crowned monkey RUM BAR, that were launched late last year.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today the opening of its milestone 500th property, and its first hotel in the Caribbean, Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic offers all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. The new hotel features 145 suites and complements the country's steady growth in visitors from North America*.
The resort is the second venture of Kempinski Hotels in this region and Dominica's newest five-star resort. Nestled in Douglas Bay on the northwest side of the island, the unparalleled luxury destination blends harmoniously the Caribbean hospitality with timeless European elegance of Kempinski.
Enviably situated in Rio Grande, the new Resort at Coco Beach, a Hyatt Affiliated Hotel, opened in August to reveal a sophisticated, oceanfront haven that pulses Caribbean elegance 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 is expected to rebrand as Hyatt Regency Coco Beach Resort later this year, following the completion of brand enhancements and updates. Travelers can expect:
DiamondRock Hospitality is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of the Frenchman's Reef Marriott Resort & Spa, Virgin Islands. The $200+ million project is well underway and the re-envisioned resort is expected to open in 2020. The irreplaceable location and superlative quality of DiamondRock's resort property in concert with Marriott's world-class brands will create an unparalleled and authentic island guest experience.
Noni Beach Resort, the first Autograph Collection hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is comprised of series of intimate beach house style villas containing 94 guestrooms, including two honeymoon suites, all nestled directly on the beach. Noni Beach boasts a private, beachfront infinity-edge pool with swim-up bar, 3,000 square foot beachfront ballroom with memorable views, and multiple dining experiences including the Caribbean-casual Coco's Beach Club as well as an indulgent restaurant with elevated, 180-degree panorama of the Caribbean Sea.
The President of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, and the Executive Vice President and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, officially presented the latest jewel in the crown for the hotel company in Cuba: the Meliá Internacional Varadero, an exceptional hotel which Gabriel Escarrer referred to as "a declaration of intentions" with regard to the importance of Cuba to international travel, reiterating that Cuba "has everything that the most diverse and demanding modern travellers could ask for in a destination".
With a third hotel on the Caribbean island of Cuba Kempinski Hotels extends its presence in Havana and in the Americas. The European luxury hotel group has once more signed a management contract with Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA, the owning company of the successful Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana and the soon to open Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski. The new Gran Hotel Bristol by Kempinski is expected to open by the end of the year.
Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown, Barbados has announced that it has renovated its guestrooms and updated its amenities. Following a $600,000 investment by development firm Caribe Hospitality of Barbados Ltd, the 118 newly enhanced rooms and suites aim to provide guests with a modern stylish décor and to capture the vibe, essence and beauty of Barbados.
La Colección Resorts, a collection of esteemed properties located in Mexico's best destinations, operated by Posadas, is pleased to announce its debut in Dominican Republic, with the soon-to-come Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana, a property for the popular lifestyle sensory brand that is slated to open in March 2020. Located right on the northern shores of Uvero Alto, Live Aqua Resort Punta Cana will transform a newly built architectural gem, promising all the signature Live Aqua brand elements including sensorial experiences, personalized services, impressive art and design, as well as superb amenities.
Range Developments marked the ground breaking ceremony for the Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada, during celebrations held on Friday 23 August 2019. The resort property will be built on a promontory in Saint David's Parish, an unspoiled area of remarkable natural beauty boasting 'one of the top ten beaches in the Caribbean' as described by The Sunday Times.
You do not have to stray too far to come across your own piece of paradise; find serenity and barefoot luxury at one of the first world-class designed developments in Bimini - illa Bimini Resort & Residences. Designed by Island Developers, a leading Caribbean real estate development firm, globally recognized Oppenheim Architecture + Design and renowned landscape architect Raymond Jungles, the beachfront eco-chic resort is set to break ground August 2019 and feature residential villas and a five-star boutique hotel situated on three private islands, just north of Bimini.
Couples Resorts Jamaica announced plans to renovate its Couples Sans Souci luxury all-inclusive property located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The $7 million project will begin May 1, 2020 and is scheduled for completion in late October. The property will close completely on May 1 and partially reopen July 1.
Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest independent hotel group, today announced the signing of a Management Contract with Grupo de Turismo Gaviota S.A, for the 5 Star Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa in Cuba. The signing ceremony took place recently in Havana, Cuba.