Development Caribbean - Hospitality Net

August 12, 2010

Starwood Hotels Bets Big on Puerto Rico

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.

Starwood

Puerto Rico

Press Release

July 8, 2010

New Wyndham Hotel Opens in Jamaican Capital

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.

Wyndham

Kingston, Jamaica

Press Release

December 2, 2009

Hard Rock International Announces the First Ultimate All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana

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.

Hard Rock

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Press Release

November 9, 2009

Starwood Hotels Set to Double Portfolio in Puerto Rico

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.

Starwood

Puerto Rico

Press Release

August 20, 2009

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Selects Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands for First Property in the Caribbean

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.

Virgin Islands (British)

Press Release

July 2, 2009

Viceroy Anguilla Resort & Residences To Debut In November 2009

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.

Viceroy

Anguilla