Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic has opened its doors as the first luxury all-inclusive resort for Marriott International and the Luxury Collection, joining the celebrated ensemble of experiential hotels by this iconic brand.
Meliá Hotels International ("Meliá") (BME: MEL), one of the world's leading leisure hotel companies operating more than 380 hotels throughout 40 countries, and its joint venture partner Falcon's Beyond ("Falcon's Beyond" or the "Company"), a global entertainment development company, today announces the opening of Falcon's Resort by Meliá | All Suites Punta Cana. It is the first resort to open under the new leisure and entertainment-based brand, Falcon's Resorts by Meliá that offers a unique "resortainment" hospitality experience.
Cayo Levantado Resort, a brand-new resort under the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has announced they are now open for reservations, which will start welcoming guests on June 1, 2023. Located on the island of Cayo Levantado, just a few miles away from Samaná Bay, this completely rebranded, and extensively renovated property will invite guests to discover the uncharted syncopations of the Dominican Republic through its A Rhythm All Its Own concept.
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is pleased to announce its reopening following a $40 million renovation, designed to enhance the guest experience throughout every area of the resort. Today, the resort unveils a reimagined resort with 596 newly designed suites including 58 swim-up suites, refreshed adults-only areas, new food and beverage concepts and extensive upgrades to the property's convention center. In addition to these enhancements, the property has launched new upgraded luxury services that will debut at each Paradisus location.
The beachfront new-build project in Uvero Alto is expected to feature 349 guest rooms.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic brings bespoke offerings and unique experiences to this resort enclave.
JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo is pleased to announce the appointment of Yudit García as General Manager, at the award-winning luxury property in the Piantini District of downtown Santo Domingo.
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, 7,000 acres of Caribbean living located in the community of La Romana, is pleased to announce the appointment of Margarita González as the new Museum Director at the Altos de Chavon Archaeological Regional Museum.
Meliá Hotels International ("Meliá ") (BME: MEL), one of the world's leading leisure hotel companies operating more than 380 hotels throughout 40 countries, and its joint venture partner Falcon's Beyond ("Falcon's" or the "Company"), a global entertainment development company, announced today a new, leisure and entertainment-based resort brand, Falcon's Resorts by Meliá. The resorts will be featured within world-class entertainment destinations, to be branded Falcon's Beyond Destinations, being jointly developed by the two companies in prime leisure markets across the globe.
As international travel returns in many parts of the world, several Members are starting to report strong numbers both for arrivals and tourist spending. This is in spite of the fact the sector continues to face a number of challenges, among them the ongoing pandemic, rising interest rates and cost of living levels, and heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Forming part of UNWTO’s Centre Stage project and organized in partnership with the country’s Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), the one-day event saw around 200 female Dominican entrepreneurs share their experience and knowledge while also benefitting from expert insights into growing tourism businesses and making the sector a driver of gender equality and sustainable development.
Nobu Hotel Punta Cana, scheduled to open in 2025, will offer 200 guest rooms and suites including 12 villas, a signature Nobu restaurant, meeting, and event spaces, and 50 Nobu residences. Located on the eastern coast of Dominican Republic, amidst the endless white sand beaches and lush tropical landscape, Punta Cana will expand the brand's footprint within the Caribbean region.
As Area General Manager, Brock Hochhalter will be responsible for the premium and luxury Marriott International hotels in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Hochhalter will additionally liaise with select Marriott International hotels and franchise partners in the market and serve a key player in the substantial growth and development occurring in the luxury and All-Inclusive segments within the Dominican Republic.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort, is Slated to Debut as the Brand's First All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic.
Parris Jordan, Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) announces that the 11th edition of CHICOS will be hosted at the Hilton La Romana All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic from November 9–11, 2022. “The Dominican Republic as a destination continues to generate tremendous interest and has been the leading destination for new development projects in the Caribbean for a number of years,” says Jordan. “We are excited to bring CHICOS back to the Dominican Republic to showcase the island’s continued growth, including through the last few difficult years. We are thrilled to bring this premier Caribbean event back to this increasingly important country with our partners: the government of the Dominican Republic, MITUR and ProDominicana, Playa Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton.”
Nestled in the heart of Santo Domingo's financial district, Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo announces its reopening following a comprehensive renovation of public areas and guest rooms which now offer flexibility to work, gather and relax.
The Dominican Republic is one of the fastest growing economies in the Caribbean and the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean region. Its tropical climate, white-sand beaches, diverse mountainous landscape, and colonial history attracts visitors from around the world. The country has 28 provinces spread across six main regions, with the East & Southeast region, which encompasses the cities of Punta Cana and Bávaro, serving as the most popular tourist destination and offering nearly 50% of all hotel rooms in the country.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, welcomes The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte in the Dominican Republic's northern coast to its unique ensemble of experiential hotels. Just a 15-minute drive from Puerto Plata Airport, the resort is located deep within the expansive beachfront landscape of the island. Throughout the property, a contemporary and sophisticated design, by Chapi Chapo Design, is portrayed while materiality makes a connection to the place - it is an intimate retreat suffused with natural beauty and distinctive cultural experiences.
Wyndham, the world's largest hospitality franchise will open the first hotel from its Trademark Collection brand in the Dominican Republic. The City Hub Trademark Collection Hotel is expected to be completed by early 2024.
UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country. Developed alongside the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic and the national Export and Investment Center (PRODOMINICANA), the new guide provides key insights for investors, with the aim of boosting foreign direct investment in the Caribbean destination.