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November 22, 2016

The InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Brand Opens New Luxury Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, proudly announces the opening of the InterContinental Real Santo Domingo hotel, bringing discrete luxury to the metropolitan commercial point area of the city, home to major businesses and entertainment hotspots. Standing 21 stories tall with 227 guest rooms, two bars and three unique concept restaurants, the hotel caters to travelers in town for business as well as those looking for a weekend getaway where they can explore a city rich in history, architecture and culture or take a day trip to dive in the crystal waters of Boca Chica Beach, located less than an hour from Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

November 11, 2016

The Reef by CuisinArt Officially Opens on Merrywing Bay in Anguilla

The Reef by CuisinArt, a contemporary beachside Caribbean hotel, officially opens today. A sister property to CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, The Reef features 80 state-of-the-art accommodations, a dramatic lobby entry and bar with sweeping ocean views, fitness center, boutique, two restaurants, and a spectacular pool.

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa

October 24, 2016

Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas Sets Soft Opening For Oct. 28

The Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, a new four-star deluxe, adults-only, all-inclusive resort, has scheduled its soft opening for Oct. 28, 2016. Warwick Hotels and Resorts (WHR) invested US$40 million to create the premier adults-only, all-inclusive hotel set along Nassau Harbour with views of Nassau and Paradise Island.

Paradise Island, Bahamas

September 30, 2016

The Pink Sands Club, Canouan is Opening Soon

The Pink Sands Club is located on Canouan Island, (pronounced Ka – No – Wan) in The Grenadines. The 26- suite, 20-villa hotel will set a new benchmark for a Caribbean archipelago already synonymous with ultra-exclusive hideaways. The hotel will showcase classic architecture, glamorous interiors and cutting-edge technology as well as superb leisure and dining facilities.

Pink Sands Resort

Canouan Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

September 29, 2016

SAHIC Welcomes Vice Minister of Tourism of Cuba; Announces SAHIC Cuba in Havana, Cuba May 15-16, 2017

In an eventful conclusion to SAHIC in Ecuador, Arturo Garcia Rosa, President of SAHIC and Luis Miguel Diaz Sanchez, Vice Minister of Tourism of Cuba, proudly announced yesterday that the very first hospitality investment conference will be held in Havana, with the inaugural SAHIC Cuba. Scheduled for May 15-16, 2017 at the Melia Cohiba Hotel in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana, SAHIC Cuba is anticipated to draw great interest from among the international hospitality community.

SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences

August 4, 2016

Pineapple Beach Club Antigua Announces Grand Opening

Pineapple Beach Club Antigua, the laidback tropical hideaway represented byElite Island Resorts, is planning a grand reopening on October 1, 2016, following a closure for renovations that will take place from August 25 to September 30. The refurbishment project will include a variety of upgrades to the resort's guest rooms, ground, facilities, equipment and overall operations.

Elite Island Resorts

Antigua and Barbuda

June 30, 2016

AC Hotels by Marriott Breaks Ground in San Juan, Puerto Rico

The groundbreaking ceremony for the first AC Hotel by Marriott in San Juan, took place today at 1369 Ashford Avenue, a privileged location within the active and progressive Condado Area. Ashford 1369 Hospitality, LLC, an affiliate of Interlink, acquired the former Radisson Ambassador Plaza & Casino. A comprehensive renovation of the property will take place to convert it into the sophisticated and contemporary Marriott International brand.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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June 29, 2016

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Makes Historic Debut with the Opening of Four Points Havana

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced a historic milestone with the opening of Four Points Havana—the company's first hotel in Cuba—representing a watershed moment for the fast-growing Four Points brand. The opening comes on the heels of the groundbreaking deals signed by Starwood in Cuba earlier this year, which established Starwood as the first U.S. based hospitality company to enter the market in nearly 60 years. Four Points Havana, owned by Grupo Hotelero Gaviotaand managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, caters to the global traveler with an emphasis on approachable design and stylish comfort.

June 17, 2016

Hilton Worldwide Announces its First Property in Belize with Curio – A Collection by Hilton™

SAN PEDRO, Belize & MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of the new Resort at Mahogany Bay Village to Curio - A Collection by HiltonTM. When open, The Resort at Mahogany Bay Village, Curio Collection by Hilton will be the first Hilton Worldwide property in Belize, as well as the first luxury resort from a global brand in the country.The rustic-chic resort destination is located in San Pedro, Belize on Ambergris Caye, about 15 miles from the mainland and 10 minutes from the San Pedro Airport. With 205 cottage and villa-style rooms, the resort sits on a 60-acre property featuring private residences, bay and beach clubs, a spa, meeting space and "The Village," a vibrant public space.

San Pedro, Belize

June 8, 2016

RIU inaugurates the Riu Republica, a new adults-only hotel in Punta Cana

RIU Hotels & Resorts opened the HotelRiu Republica on Saturday, June 4th. This new establishment, with its 5-star rating and all-inclusive 24-hour a day service, overlooks Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana and entailed an investment of $140 million. The stunning premises offer all guests the amenities and facilities of the RIU Classic Hotels, but with the added value of the exclusive service for which the adults-only resorts are known which, until now, in the Americas was reserved for RIU Palace hotels.

Punta Cana, Dominica

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.

Bimini, Bahamas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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.

Braco Village, Jamaica

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

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.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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.