Beach Enclave Grace Bay Debuts as Turks & Caicos' Newest Villa-Resort
Sure to top every editorial 'hot list' fo.r 2021, Beach Enclave Grace Bay is the first new-build project on Providenciales' famed Grace Bay Beach in more than a decade.
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Six Senses Dreams of Paradise Found at Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada
Marking the brand's debut resort in the Caribbean, Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada is set on a headland on the southern part of the island known for its spice and relaxed lifestyle.
All-Inclusive Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa & Casino Resort Targets Dec. 10, 2020 Soft Opening
The directors for Serenade Caribbean Hotels have set Dec. 10, 2020 as its target date for the soft opening of the brand-new, all-inclusive Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa & Casino Resort set on Playa Cabeza de Toro beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The resort will offer a comprehensive vacation highlighted by luxury accommodations, amenities and services that appeal to families, couples and guests of all ages. In addition to the standard all-inclusive vacation, Serenade Punta Cana offers an elevated five-star guest experience with its "Serenade Preferred Club" featuring premium amenities to guests staying in top tier room categories - Ocean View Superior, Premium and Serenade suites. The Serenade Preferred Club features:
Andaz Turks & Caicos Residences At Grace Bay Will Break Ground in 2021
Vista Development, Ltd., a boutique real estate development firm known for its work in the Caribbean, recently received interim financing for the construction and advancement of Andaz Turks & Caicos Residences at Grace Bay. The high-end project, which is the first Andaz branded resort and residential property in the Caribbean, will provide a new level of oceanfront luxury spanning 5.5 acres along the island's famed Grace Bay Beach.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Announces Nov. 5 Reopening
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, the world's first ever World-Class Gourmet Inclusive® Nickelodeon property, will reopen on Nov. 5. The acclaimed Karisma Hotels & Resorts resort in the Dominican Republic features 208 oversized suites in seven styles designed to cater to a variety of tastes, including prized Swim-Up Suites, which are available for just a $1 upgrade if booked by Oct. 31 for travel by March 27, 2021.
Hyatt Announces Plans for the First Hyatt Hotel in St. Lucia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with TTS Resorts LTD. for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in St. Lucia. The 345-room luxury Grand Hyatt hotel is expected to open in 2023 and signifies Hyatt's continued brand growth into the Caribbean's leading travel destinations. A new-build resort, Grand Hyatt St. Lucia will be located on the southwestern corner of the island in Sunset Bay, Choiseul.
Montage Hotels & Resorts Partners With Sterling Global Financial for Montage Cay
Montage Hotels & Resorts today announces Montage Cay, a 48-acre private-island resort and residential community in The Abacos Islands in the Bahamas. Owned in partnership with Sterling Global Financial, the project will see the rebranding and complete redevelopment of the private island of Matt Lowe's Cay in The Abacos, re-emerging as Montage Cay, alongside the launch of The Residences at Montage Cay. The private island features seven pristine beaches, varied topography with elevated sight lines for expansive sunrise and sunset views, mature and diverse landscaping, and stunning scenery of the surrounding cays, all in the tranquil turquoise waters of the Sea of Abaco. Poised to become one of the most exclusive ultra-luxury resort destinations in the Caribbean, Montage Cay will blend Montage's unparalleled service with the serene, natural beauty of the region and offer a contemporary execution of traditional Bahamian architecture.
Sandals Resorts International Announces Expansion To A New Destination, The Island Of St. Vincent
Luxury all-inclusive resort leader Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is expanding to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, its eighth island in the Caribbean, and a new destination for the brand, following the acquisition of Buccament Bay Spa and Resort. The resort, which has been shuttered as a failed development since 2016, will be completely transformed to become the fourth Beaches Resorts within the portfolio, joining their award-winning family-friendly resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts To Welcome Le Guanahani St. Barth To Its Distinguished Collection
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed to manage St. Barth's renowned retreat, Le Guanahani, which is set to reopen in Spring 2021 following an extensive restoration of the fabled property. Closed since 2017 due to the effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the property will reopen as Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth with a property-wide rebuild and refurbishment that preserves the unique spirit of the resort and perfectly embodies Rosewood's A Sense of Place® philosophy, wherein the local sensibilities of the destination inspire the resort's many offerings. Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth will mark the growing ultra-luxury brand's third property in the Caribbean and first in the French West Indies.
ÁLvarez-Díaz & Villalón Selected To Design The First Residence Inn By Marriott In Puerto Rico
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.
Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Announce Partnership
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.
Hyatt Place Brand To Debut In The Dominican Republic
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.
Dream Hotel Group Enters Turks & Caicos Market
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.
Curio Collection by Hilton Expands in the Caribbean With Brand’s First Property in Dominican Republic
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 Excellence Collection Announces Opening of Finest Punta Cana
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.
Puerto Rico's Highly-Anticipated El Distrito Opening in 2020 with a new ALOFT Hotel
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.
Ultra-luxury Caribbean resort Half Moon Bay Antigua reveals first look at Rosewood Residences at Rosewood Half Moon Bay
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.
Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort To Debut In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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.
Marriott To Expand Its All-Inclusive Portfolio To Jamaica
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."
Iconic InterContinental San Juan Reopens December 2019
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.