Announcements

Homewood Suites by Hilton Debuts in the Dominican Republic with Brand’s 500th Hotel Opening Milestone

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 at Coco Beach Opens Following Multi-Million-Dollar Transformation

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 Announces Return of The Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort & Spa, St. Thomas, Virgin islands

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.

DiamondRock Hospitality Announces the Debut of Noni Beach Resort in St. Thomas

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 Spectacular Meliá Internacional Varadero Hotel Opens

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".

Gran Hotel Bristol by Kempinski: New Havana hotel in historic building for Kempinski Hotels

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.

La Colección Resorts Announces First Live Aqua Beach Resort In Punta Cana

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.

Find Barefoot Luxury And Serenity Just North Of The Bahamas At illa Bimini Resort & Residences

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.

Hilton Announces Debut in Bermuda with Signing of Bermudiana Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the company's debut in Bermuda with the signing of Bermudiana Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Also representing the brand's first hotel in Bermuda and second development in the Caribbean region, the 111-room resort is slated to open in 2020. Owned by Bermudiana Development Company Limited, Bermudiana Beach Resort will sit on a cliff overlooking the pristine pink-sand beach and turquoise waters.

Kempinski Hotels expands in the Americas with its newest luxury property on the Caribbean island of Dominica

Europe's oldest luxury hotel group is proud to bring its rich heritage of attentive personal service and unparalleled hospitality to its newest destination in the Americas. The long awaited Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica will open its doors to guests and exclusive clientele on the 14 October 2019. The resort will be Kempinski's second Caribbean venture and Dominica's first-ever five-star resort.

LXR Hotels & Resorts to Launch in the Americas with Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa in Anguilla

LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) luxury collection brand which officially launched in December 2018, announces its debut in the Americas and Hilton's first property in Anguilla with Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa. The 65-key, beachfront hotel is slated to become part of the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand in November 2019 following a two-month annual closure. To be called Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa - LXR Hotels & Resorts, the resort will continue to be owned, operated and managed by the Goldstein Family of New York.

Marriott's AC brand announces opening of its First Hotel in Jamaica

AC Hotels by Marriott has announced the opening of AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica, bringing the brand's forward-thinking design approach to the island. Born from the signature vision of renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan, the brand was founded in 1998 in Spain, and brought into the Marriott International portfolio in 2011, launching AC Hotels by Marriott globally in locations including France, Denmark, the United States, Latin America, Puerto Rico and now Jamaica.

Cabot Announces First International Brand Expansion With Cabot Saint Lucia

Cabot, Canada's premier luxury golf resort and residential community, announces its plan to develop, manage and operate a new master planned resort community in Saint Lucia - the brand's first international property. Located on Point Hardy, a 375-acre peninsula at the northern tip of Saint Lucia, Cabot Saint Lucia will expand upon its legacy of excellence with a golf club, residential community and resort. Following the successes of the highly acclaimed Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs in Nova Scotia, this stunning property will include Cabot's third golf course and second resort in its expanding portfolio of world-class properties.