Mandarin Oriental to Manage Caribbean Resort and Residences On Grand Cayman
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury resort and residences on Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, currently scheduled to open in 2021.
Hotel Pipeline
Autograph Collection Hotels Set to Debut in Belize with the Opening of Alaia
Autograph Collection Hotels, in partnership with owner and developer Andrew Ashcroft, today announced the brand will debut in Belize with the 2020 opening of Alaia – a one-of-a-kind boutique resort, set amidst the beautiful and culturally rich southern part of Ambergris Caye island. Perfectly suited for Autograph Collection Hotels, Alaia will join the 135 independent hotels in the brand's diverse and dynamic collection - each celebrating the founder's passion, thoughtfulness of design, inherent craft and connection with the locale.
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Reopens October 2018
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce that the storied property will officially reopen its doors in October 2018, delivering a transformative guest experience rooted in cultural immersion, that is brought to life through an unparalleled level of heartfelt care. This also marks a significant milestone in the overall recovery and resurgence of Puerto Rico, as the first ultra-luxury resort to welcome guests back to the island. A rare estate set apart from the rest of the destination, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will once again invite guests on a journey of personal discovery, giving them the freedom to explore the newly transformed property and its magnificent surroundings.
Four Seasons Announces Plans for Luxury Resort in Belize
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, announced plans for the development of Caye Chapel, a private island in Belize featuring magnificent oceanfront estates, private residences and overwater bungalows. Scheduled to open in 2021, the project is in partnership with Thor Urbana, Inmobilia Desarrollos and GFA Grupo Inmobiliario, three leading real estate development groups based in Mexico.
Belize's Alaia to Emerge as Boutique All-Villa Resort as part of Autograph Collection in 2020
Autograph Collection Hotels, in partnership with owner and developer Andrew Ashcroft, today announced the brand will debut in Belize with the 2020 opening of Alaia – a one-of-a-kind boutique resort, set amidst the beautiful and culturally rich southern part of Ambergris Caye island. Perfectly suited for Autograph Collection Hotels, Alaia will join the 135 independent hotels in the brand's diverse and dynamic collection - each celebrating the founder's passion, thoughtfulness of design, inherent craft and connection with the locale.
Hyatt Announces Plans for a Grand Hyatt Hotel and Residences in Grand Cayman
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise and related agreements with Pageant Beach Hotel Ltd. for the 351-room Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences. The hotel will be managed by an affiliate of Aimbridge Hospitality, one of the largest independent hotel investment and management firms in North America and the Caribbean.
Grand Opening Of Quintessence--Ultra Luxury Hotel Jan 1 2018
After 10 years building Anguilla's first ultra luxury boutique hotel, Owner Geoffrey Fieger announced that QUINTESSENCE HOTEL—A TROPICAL GRAND MANSION will be first to open on Anguilla since Hurricane Irma. Grand opening of the hotel is set for January 1, 2018. The hotel's restaurant, JULIANS, opened on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
Aloft Hotels is Coming to San Juan in Puerto Rico
PRISA Group, the developers of The District San Juan, Puerto Rico"s premier entertainment destination, today unveiled the flag for its lifestyle-focused hotel at the Convention Center District in Miramar. Federico Stubbe, Jr., CEO of PRISA Group, announced that Aloft Hotels will make its Caribbean debut as part of the new $125 million-dollar entertainment project, injecting the local scene with a new sense of style, innovation, and energy.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour to open this November
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour announces the opening of the island"s first luxury beach resort and the first Park Hyatt hotel in the Caribbean region, scheduled to debut on November 1, 2017. The 126-room resort will span the secluded beach of Banana Bay, at the foot of the island"s lush rolling hills. It will enable guests to discover this idyllic island in the West Indies through sophisticated design, art, culinary experiences and immersive excursions.
Jumby Bay Island Resort to Open in October
Oetker Collection has announced Jumby Bay Island as the next masterpiece property in the hospitality brand's portfolio. The 300-acre private island resort, located two miles from Antigua, is slated to open on Oct. 9 for the 2017/18 season. As the new operator of Jumby Bay, Oetker Collection will manage the island's resort, as well as villa and estate home rentals. With this addition, Oetker Collection expands its portfolio to ten properties; Jumby Bay joins Eden Rock – St Barths as the brand's second in the Caribbean.
Mandarin Oriental Canouan To Open In Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will rebrand and manage a luxury hotel, currently operating on Canouan island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, from 1 November 2017. Mandarin Oriental, Canouan will be the Group"s first property in the Caribbean.
120 Room Fairmont Saint Lucia opening in 2019
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the development of Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay. Expected to open in late 2019, the 120-room luxury hotel with 40 private residential villas will be situated on 25 acres and 1,870 feet of beach front on the southwest coast of Saint Lucia, a leading upscale destination in the Lesser Antilles.
Archipelago Announces Grand Aston Hotel in Cuba to open Q4 2019
Archipelago International, one of Asia"s fastest growing hotel management companies, has signed a deal to open its first hotel in Cuba. Scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2019, the Grand Aston Varadero Resort will feature 438 rooms in Varadero, one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Sprawling along the Peninsula de Hicacos, a finger of land off Cuba's north coast, this famous strip boasts a beautiful 20-kilometer beach with a drawbridge that connects the sun, sand, and sea of Varadero to the colonial side of mainland Cuba
MKDA completes $12.5 million redevelopment of Spanish Court Hotel Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
MKDA, a Miami-based architecture and interior design firm, today announced that its distinguished hospitality studio is the lead architect on the $12.5 million redevelopment of Jamaica"s long-shuttered Breezes Montego Bay Hotel into the 120,000-square-foot The Spanish Court Hotel Montego Bay.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Expand Portfolio in the Caribbean
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua for the brand"s first new-build resort in the Caribbean, Waldorf Astoria Antigua. Scheduled to open in 2020, the elegant resort in the middle of the Leeward Islands will provide unparalleled service and one-of-a-kind experiences where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic.
Kempinski Hotels to Open its First Hotel in Cuba, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana
Kempinski is delighted to announce that it will open its first hotel in Cuba in the second quarter of this year. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana features 246 rooms and suites and is located within the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kempinski Hotels has just signed a management contract with the Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA.