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June 6, 2016

Hilton At Resorts World Bimini Finishes Phase Two Opening

Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Resorts World Bimini today announced that Hilton at Resorts World Bimini has completed its second phase opening, introducing major enhancements to the hotel's accommodation, food & beverage, meetings & events and wellness offerings. Hilton at Resorts World Bimini first opened in 2015 and is now in full swing with more than 300 guest rooms, including 18 luxury suites, six dining options, a first-class spa and a rooftop pool offering panoramic views of the island. The hotel is owned and operated by Resorts World Bimini under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Worldwide(NYSE: HLT), and celebrated the completion of these upgrades with a ribbon cutting ceremony this past weekend.

Hilton

Bimini, Bahamas

Press Release

April 29, 2016

Royalton Luxury Resorts Introduces Four New All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Saint Lucia Opening Winter 2017

Royalton Luxury Resorts is proud to announce four brand new modern and luxurious all-inclusive resorts in two of the Caribbean's most sought-after vacation destinations. Royalton Luxury Resorts for discerning travelers of all ages and Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only oasis within a resort, will open on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica and in a private cove on the coast of Cap Cana, Saint Lucia, as of February 1, 2017.

Jamaica

Press Release

April 21, 2016

Warwick International Hotels Coming Soon To Paradise Island, Bahamas With Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resort

Warwick International Hotels (WIH) has invested US$28 million to create the four-starWarwick Paradise Island Bahamas, which is set to welcome guests this summer as The Bahamas' premier adults-only, all-inclusive resort.

WIH

Bahamas

Press Release

March 21, 2016

Starwood Hotels And Resorts Announces Groundbreaking Expansion To Cuba

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ("Starwood") (NYSE:HOT) today signed three new hotel deals in Cuba, marking the first U.S. based hospitality company to enter the market in nearly 60 years. This announcement follows receipt of authorization from the U.S. Treasury Department for Starwood to operate hotels in Cuba. Long-time Havana icon, Hotel Inglaterra, will join The Luxury Collection and Hotel Quinta Avenida will become a Four Points by Sheraton. Both hotels will undergo renovations before raising their new brand flags later in 2016. The Company also announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to convert the famed Hotel Santa Isabel into a member of The Luxury Collection.

Starwood

Cuba

Press Release

March 17, 2016

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Set To Debut In Bermuda

CHEVY CHASE, MD -- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the iconic leader in luxury lodging, today announced plans to unveil its first Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort in Bermuda in 2018. The resort will operate under a long term management agreement with George's Bay Hotel Ltd. and George's Bay Residences Ltd. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the development of Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Caribbean and Latin America. The project will represent the third Reserve location to open in the region, following the celebrated opening of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2012 and the expected opening of Puerto Los Cabos, Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2018.

Marriott

Bermuda

External Article

February 29, 2016

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Debuts its First Ever International Resort in Punta Cana | travelpulse.com

Nickelodeon, the world’s No. 1 entertainment brand for kids, has always been known for being playful & family friendly… and now, it’s adding luxurious to its portfolio. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, the brand-new, five-star resort, is set to open May 2016, and is backed by the signature Karisma Gourmet Inclusive® Experience to ensure the perfect family vacation. Our resorts are centered on a passion for play in the ambience of a luxury hotel. Here are six things you’ll want to know about Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana.

travelpulse.com

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Press Release

February 23, 2016

Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting, Inc. announce the opening of Puerto Rico's fourth Hyatt-branded select service hotel, the $29 million Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center in the capital city of San Juan. Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center is ideally situated in the metropolitan area, just steps from the Puerto Rico Convention Center and minutes away from the international airport and all major attractions.

Hyatt

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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February 22, 2016

Choice sees near-term opportunity in Cuba | hotelnewsnow.com

President and CEO Steve Joyce said company leaders think an “Ascend-like arrangement” with a number of hotels makes sense in the country. Executives from Choice Hotels International said they are considering entry into Cuba on a near-term basis, and they don’t see significant financial implications in entering the country.

HotelNewsNow

Cuba

Press Release

January 22, 2016

Meliá Hotels International Makes Its Jamaica Debut With The Opening Of Meliá Braco Village In Rio Bueno

Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel companies in the world, announced today the opening of the all- inclusive Meliá Braco Village in Rio Bueno, Jamaica as part of its Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand. This highly anticipated opening is the company's second hotel in the English-speaking Caribbean after Meliá Nassau Beach in the Bahamas, and it's first in Jamaica.

Melia

Braco Village, Jamaica

Press Release

January 18, 2016

Grand Lucayan’s Lighthouse Pointe Unveiled

Grand Lucayan, Bahamas, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, is proud to announce the opening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand's all-inclusive offering. The new addition aims to capture the attention of new and past guests alike by coupling the appeal of Grand Lucayan's already impressive offerings with the benefits associated with an all-inclusive vacation experience. Lighthouse Pointe boasts 196 stylish guestrooms and offers guests a wide variety of recreational activities and dining options. The resort began welcoming guests on December 12, 2015.

Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort

Freeport, Bahamas

Press Release

January 15, 2016

Hard Rock International Announces Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Santo Domingo

Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world's most recognized brands – reveals plans for its second hotel and casino in the Dominican Republic, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Santo Domingo, located in the heart of the capital city. In collaboration with All Inclusive Collection, the full service hotel, estimated to open in late 2017, will feature 400 hotel rooms and suites and a state of the art casino.

Hard Rock

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Press Release

November 26, 2015

Courtyard by Marriott Opens First Hotel in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica is now open and ready to welcome business and leisure guests from all over the world in one of the most sought after and beautiful destinations in the Caribbean. The hotel is centrally located in New Kingston, the business mecca of the city.

Marriott

Jamaica

Press Release

November 20, 2015

Autograph Collection Hotels to Add First Property in Haiti

Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's exclusive portfolio of properties recognized for celebrating individuality, will add The Habitation Jouissant – a boutique hotel located in Cap Haitien, Haiti – to its impressive global portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2017. The property, located in Haiti's second largest city and situated on the country's northern coast, will be Autograph Collection's third hotel in the Caribbean and will proudly serve as Marriott International's second property in Haiti – following the highly anticipated opening of the Marriott Port-Au-Prince Hotel in early 2015.

Marriott

Cap Haitien, Haiti

Press Release

October 30, 2015

Welcome The Branson Estate on Moskito Island to Virgin Limited Edition

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's luxury collection of award-winning retreats is excited to announce the newest addition to the collection – The Branson Estate on Moskito Island, available for rental from early 2016. Sir Richard Branson commented on the news: "It's well known that I adore the beautiful and unspoiled British Virgin Islands and I'm thrilled that the new Branson Estate on Moskito Island is joining the Virgin Limited Edition collection. I'm confident that this stunning estate will be a fantastic addition to the rest of the portfolio."

Virgin Hotels

Moskito Island, Virgin Islands (British)

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October 27, 2015

Hilton Worldwide Debuts in Dominica with Addition of Tranquility Beach Resort to Curio – A Collection by Hilton™

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced that the Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica will join Curio - A Collection by Hilton, a global set of remarkable hotels hand-picked for their distinctive character and personality, appealing to passionate travelers seeking local discovery. The Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is expected to open in 2018.

Hilton

Dominica

Press Release

October 20, 2015

Best Western Adds First North American Hotel to Its Growing Roster of BW Premier Collection Hotels

Today, Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the first North American hotel to join the BW Premier Collection®— The Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico. The BW Premier Collection, Best Western's soft brand, consists of carefully selected high-quality hotels in primary and destination markets.

WorldHotels™

Guánica, Puerto Rico

Press Release

October 15, 2015

Wyndham Sets Sail for Barbados, Unveils Plans for Island's Newest, Five-Star, Multi-Million Dollar Resort

Highlighting strong and growing interest in its portfolio of upscale brands in theCaribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company, today announced plans for further global expansion with the development of the 450- room Sam Lord's Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort.

Wyndham

Barbados

Press Release

September 28, 2015

Paradise Beach Resort In Nevis Opens

Paradise Beach Nevis A sophisticated seven-villa resort, has opened on the Caribbean island of Nevis, providing a chic and discreet beachfront retreat for couples, families and groups of friends. The privately owned property offers beachfront villas in Nevis, with stays starting from $850 per night for four adults including concierge and butler services.

Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Press Release

September 9, 2015

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort Introduces The Beach Shack

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, the award-winning resort nestled just off the coast of Antigua, today announces the official opening of the Beach Shack. The resort's newest culinary experience offers guests an authentic Antiguan food experience in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, directly on the sands of Jumby Bay Beach. Inspired by colorful West Indian style food shacks found in small villages throughout Antigua,the Beach Shack offers delicious local street-style food such as lobster and chicken wraps and rotis and locally caught fish ceviche.

Rosewood Hotel Group

St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Opinion Article

August 6, 2015

Cuba’s Future Hospitality and Tourism Business: Opportunities and Obstacles

Executive Summary: Resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba may open opportunities for hospitality and tourism industry investors in the island, which is the largest in the Caribbean. Although the U.S. economic embargo continues (and can only be removed by an act of Congress), executive actions could ease some travel and trade restrictions. Although Cuba offers considerable potential for hospitality and tourism investors, economic, legal, and practical questions and barriers remain, starting with the central control maintained by the Cuban government. Foreign hospitality and tourism companies seeking to do business in Cuba must navigate the requirements of the Cuban authorities, while operating in the shadow of the U.S. embargo. The following four issues may hamper international investors: (1) finance and banking availability is lacking; (2) the Cuban government must be a partner in every foreign enterprise; (3) labor availability and terms are controlled by the government; and (4) the nation lacks credible dispute resolution entities (courts or arbitration).

By Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, John Thomas, and Daymaris Lorenzo

Cuba