Continuing its high-powered global expansion, fast-growing Four Points by Sheraton will debut in the Dominican Republic next winter, parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today.
On the heels of a successful Caribbean Marketplace event in Jamaica, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) returns to the brand new Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from May 10-12, 2011, to stage the 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC).
Hard Rock International makes a splash in the Caribbean and rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, located in the Dominican Republic on Jan. 29, 2011. The lush, 121-acre property located on Macao Beach is Hard Rock’s first all-inclusive Hotel & Casino and marks the brand’s debut in the Caribbean.
On completion the Jumeirah Anguilla Resort project will consist of a 140-room Jumeirah luxury hotel with a spacious spa, conference facilities and beach clubs, as well as 460 residential units, which will also be managed by Jumeirah. Renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus has designed a championship 18-hole "Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course" for the Jumeirah Anguilla Resort. His Signature Course runs along a magnificent stretch of oceanfront property with several holes playing to or along the water. The course offers spectacular views across the sea to the beautiful peaks of St. Maarten. Situated on 370 acres of beachfront and beach view on the south side of Anguilla, the Jumeirah Anguilla Resort has been designed to express Jumeirah's global brand promise to STAY DIFFERENT with imaginative architecture, exhilarating ocean views, thoughtful and generous service and a commitment to creating memorable, culturally relevant experiences for its guests. It is expected that the resort will open in the next 3 years.
With a resort-like ambience, the Wyndham Kingston Jamaica is an oasis in the heart of Kingston's financial and diplomatic district. An 18-story high rise with more than 16,000 square feet of event space rises amid 7.5 acres of manicured lawns, lush night-it gardens and cascading waterfalls. Inside are 303 rooms suitable for business travelers or vacationers, with amenities that include a 24-hour fitness center and six food and beverage outlets.
Boasting an innovative Club House and Entertainment District unlike any other, in addition to a variety of suites to accommodate families and singles alike, the Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe has opened the doors to it’s all-new, all inclusive mega resort.
Viceroy Anguilla today announced that Starwood Capital Group has completed the purchase of the loan originally made to the developer of the property, Barnes Bay Development. Viceroy Hotel Group will continue to manage and operate the property as Viceroy Anguilla.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is gearing up for the November opening of The St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, the island’s first luxury project since 1997. Underscoring the recovery in luxury hospitality, the $172 million resort is nearly sold out for the December holidays. This month, Starwood President and CEO Frits van Paasschen met with Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño, as well as owners and developers, to discuss future Starwood development in this key Caribbean market.
Owned by Ocean Chimo, the Wyndham Kingston Jamaica will undergo extensive renovations of the hotel’s public spaces and guest rooms to further enhance the guest experience and meet Wyndham standards. The hotel will be managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts today announced an agreement to bring the world's first "ultimate all-inclusive" Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Slated to be re-branded in Spring 2010, the 1800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will combine the distinctive atmosphere and unparalleled guest experience of the Hard Rock brand together with the five-star Moon Palace Resort all-inclusive experience.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) – the hotel industry’s most global company – today announces it will double its presence in Puerto Rico in the next year with the opening of the island’s first W and St. Regis hotels and its second Sheraton.
The developers of Nail Bay Resort and Mooney Bay Estates recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces to develop the first Taj Exotica Resort, Spa & Luxury Residences in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences proudly announces its first international arrival with the opening of Viceroy Anguilla Resort & Residences in November 2009. Acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler's inimitable style and talent for sumptuousness will be on display as the much-anticipated resort debuts this fall.