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New 130-Key Hyatt Centric Opens in the Dominican Republic

Hyatt announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean. Located within the stylish Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, this new lifestyle property welcomes savvy business and leisure travelers to explore the historical and modern sites in the Dominican Republic's capital, from high-end shopping to upscale dining and entertainment, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized Colonial Zone, renowned for its 16th-century architecture and iconic landmarks such as Alcázar de Colón and the Cathedral of the Americas.

Hyatt Centric
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Baha Mar Unveils Expansion Plans With New Beachfront Resort And Residences

The leading luxury resort Baha Mar announces expansion plans to add a 4th luxury resort as the next phase of its continued development. The new resort and residences will be a stunning addition to Baha Mar's "luxury of choice" collection, with a projected opening in 2029. Today Baha Mar and the government of The Bahamas have signed their Heads of Agreement signaling the approval to move the project forward to construction.

Meliá
Nassau, Bahamas
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Hermitage Bay in Antigua Re-Opens After Extension Renovation

Hermitage Bay, the highly acclaimed, laid-back, luxury resort nestled on the rolling hillside of Antigua's west coast, is set to open its doors again on November 1, 2024, following a multi-million dollar renovation project. Now under the ownership of international hotelier, Daniel Shamoon of Luxury Hotels Partners, the resort retains all the charm that established it as a Caribbean gem while offering inspired enhancements, including 30 fully redesigned guest villa suites, an increased number of private pools, refreshed spa and newly landscaped gardens. The guest experience has been reinvigorated with a new beach club concept and bar, and a host of captivating activities that align with the natural energy and rituals of the destination.

Hermitage Bay
Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda
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The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort In The Dominican Republic Now Accepting Reservations For Spring 2025

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, announces that reservations are now available for the highly anticipated The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, a beachfront oasis opening its doors to guests in Spring 2025. Meticulously designed by Chapi Chapo Design, Cap Cana marks the first and only St. Regis in the Dominican Republic, setting the tone for the brand's expanding resort portfolio, known for redefining the best addresses around the world.

St. Regis
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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RIU revolutionizes its options in Punta Cana with the refurbishment of the Riu Palace Bavaro

RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of the Riu Palace Bavaro, in Punta Cana, after a watershed refurbishment in terms of what the chain offers in the destination and around the world. Following the demolition of the Riu Naiboa, on an adjoining plot, the Riu Palace Bavaro has spread over the former site to include new spaces for its own facilities, providing ample room for its renowned innovative, gastronomic and entertainment areas and allowing it to diversify accordingly. The hotel has a family area with all kinds of water and outdoor activities, its own food and beverage spots, another exclusive area for Elite Club customers and an all-new food court for everyone. All of this is thrown into the ever-extensive package of cuisine, entertainment and services so characteristic of RIU hotels.

RIU
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Andaz Turks & Caicos Celebrates Major Construction Milestone With 'Topping Off' Ceremony

Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay, developed by Vista Development Inc., announces today a key milestone thanks in large part to its construction partner BYD TCI Construction. The project recently celebrated the topping off with a ceremony at the site of the future resort and luxury residences. Marking the completion of the building's fundamental framework and roof, the event included remarks from key project representatives along with a celebration of Andaz Turks & Caicos' team who delivered the milestone significantly ahead of schedule. Attendance included Andaz Turks & Caicos leadership Jon Siegel, Matt McDonald and Steve McConaghy.

Andaz
The Bight Settlement, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Rosewood Announces Expansion In The Caribbean With Rosewood Exuma

Exuma, a pristine archipelago of 365 islands in the Bahamas, has long been a haven for sophisticated globetrotters and seafarers. Today, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to name the destination as the latest addition to the brand's Caribbean portfolio with the announcement of Rosewood Exuma, a private island experience that will fuse together the best of both ultra-luxury and adventure travel. Imagined in partnership with Yntegra Group, a Miami-based private investment company, the new development will advance Rosewood's evolution as a global leader in luxury lifestyle along with Yntegra's long-term strategic vision of unlocking the unrealized investment and economic potential of the Exumas region.

Rosewood
Exuma, Bahamas
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Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas Rebrands to Beaches Exuma

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) today announces its acceleration of plans to expand the family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand with the development of Beaches Exuma, its fourth resort, and the first Beaches in The Bahamas. To make this new resort possible and as part of a coordinated growth plan across the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio, Sandals Emerald Bay will close on August 15, 2024, and undergo a transformation that is anticipated to begin in Fall 2024 before reopening as the new Beaches Exuma.

Beaches
Great Exuma, Bahamas
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The Placencia Resort in Belize To Join Destination by Hyatt Portfolio Late 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) in collaboration with Maya Rio Development announced today plans for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Belize with The Placencia Resort, which is entering the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel before joining the Destination by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt loyalty program late next year. Nestled south of Mexico, east of Guatemala, and next to the Caribbean Sea, The Placencia Resort is located on the Placencia Peninsula, a verdant, 13-mile long beach in southern Belize near the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere.

Destination Hotels
Placencia, Belize
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IHG’s Caribbean presence expands into Turks & Caicos with three distinct luxury and lifestyle retreats

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced three signings across its fast-growing global luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Turks & Caicos for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Hotel Indigo. Developed in partnership with owner Molo Hotel Group and UK-based management group Lighthouse Hotel Management, both Slominski family owned companies, the resorts will mark IHG's debut on the celebrated Caribbean island and are all poised to open by 2027.

InterContinental
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Hyatt Centric to Debut In Puerto Rico with Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) in collaboration with Interlink and Vivo Beach Club today announced plans for the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Puerto Rico. Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde will be located in the buzzy Isla Verde neighborhood, one block away from Isla Verde Beach and walking distance to restaurants, shopping, historical landmarks and nightlife. The hotel is currently undergoing an ambitious $25 million dollar enhancement project to renovate all guestrooms, suites and public spaces, which will be inspired by Puerto Rico's enchanted landscape, embracing a fusion of the island's captivating land and sea elements.

Hyatt Centric
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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RIU opens its seventh hotel in Jamaica: the Riu Palace Aquarelle

The Riu Palace Aquarelle is the RIU Hotels & Resorts chain's first establishment in Falmouth, the capital of Trelawny parish, just 35 minutes from Montego Bay airport and two hours from Kingston. The new 5-star, 24-hour all-inclusive hotel has a total of 753 rooms and is the ideal choice for families or groups of friends thanks to its 180 triple rooms and 26 family suites. The swim-up suites on the first floor offer unbeatable panoramic views of the Caribbean to give guests an even more romantic stay.

RIU
Trelawny, Jamaica
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Royalton Chic Antigua Officially Opens Its Doors

Royalton CHIC Antigua, the highly anticipated adults-only all-inclusive resort, officially opened its doors today, marking a significant milestone for top-tier lifestyle travel in this region of the Caribbean. As the newest addition to Blue Diamond Resorts' portfolio and its first property exclusively for adults on the island, it introduces the innovative 'Party Your Way' concept to cater to couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers seeking an unforgettable social vacation experience amidst the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.

Royalton CHIC Resorts
St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda