Resorts
Ultra-luxury hotel Riviera Maya Edition opens in Mexican Caribbean
The Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai is now open, bringing an individualized and one-of-a-kind hospitality experience to the Mexican Caribbean. A partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott International, the new property is situated within a 620-acre nature reserve with two miles of pristine white-sand beachfront, engulfed by a forest of mangroves and tropical flora. Set within Kanai, a new luxury resort community in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the latest Edition was designed with a minimal construction and environmental footprint to protect and preserve the area renowned for its...
Sunscape Punta Cana opens in Dominican Republic
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt recently opened in the Dominican Republic. The newly remodeled 1,059-room family-friendly resort expands the Inclusive Collection’s portfolio in the Dominican Republic to 15 resorts and marks the opening of the second Sunscape Resort & Spa branded property in the country. Nestled along the pristine Bavaro Beach in the colorful town of Cabeza de Toro, Sunscape Coco Punta Cana is a paradise of fun and relaxation, with a fresh, contemporary design that complements the natural...
Choice launches exchange offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has launched an exchange offer to acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in order to present its proposal directly to Wyndham shareholders. In making the announcement, Choice said it continues to believe that a transaction with Wyndham is pro-competitive and would generate value for both Wyndham and Choice shareholders as well as deliver significant benefits to franchisees, guests and associates of both companies. Choice also announced that it currently holds approximately 1.5 million shares of Wyndham common stock, valued in excess of $110...
Rosewood Hotels brings iconic brand to Barbuda
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is opening a property on the island of Barbuda. Developed by Murbee Resorts, Rosewood Barbuda will bring an intimate expression of Rosewood's ultra-luxury hospitality experience to the island, featuring 50 resort suites and 35 Rosewood Residences. Rosewood Barbuda will join Rosewood Baha Mar, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, and Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth. "Rosewood Barbuda will effortlessly complement the existing natural wonders that have long made this intimate destination so captivating," said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels &...
Renaissance Hotels enhancing guest experience with AI concierge
RENAI by Renaissance is a virtual concierge pilot project by Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands. Mimicking a vetted concierge attendee, guests can use the service 24/7 via their smartphones to find intel on everything from top picks for cocktail bars, under-the-radar attractions, top-rated breakfast spots and more. RENAI by Renaissance represents the latest evolution of the brand's signature Navigator program, which connects hotel guests with handpicked local experiences from Renaissance Navigators – hotel associates on the pulse...
The Blind Butcher takes dining to a new level at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
To enter the new culinary experience at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana guests will embark on a journey that starts in a fridge… From the outside the newly opened The Blind Butcher is made to look like a typical unassuming butcher shop but upon passing through the secret fridge entrance, clients will be transported into a jungle-like setting complete with a giant giraffe, monkeys hanging from lights and a live acrobat dangling from the ceiling. “We wanted to create something different — not only having a restaurant. It’s disruptive. The food items are really, really high quality but we...
Travel Webcast: Choose Palladium Hotel Group for your winter escape
Palladium Hotel Group invites travel professionals on the perfect winter getaway with a chance to win a three-night stay for two at The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa, Jamaica. To join the prize draw, attend Palladium Hotel Group’s Travel Webcast hosted by Baxter Media on December 14, beginning at 1:00pm EST. Ilka Mora, Sales Manager from Palladium Hotel Group, will be live to discuss their Caribbean properties, from the Dominican Republic to Jamaica and Mexico. Register for the Travel Webcast here:...
Hyatt adding 35 luxury hotels to portfolio in 2025
Hyatt Hotels has plans to open 35 luxury hotels and resorts globally through 2025 across the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Miraval, Alila, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brands, as well as Inclusive Collection brands Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts and Dreams Resorts & Spas. Hyatt has doubled the number of luxury rooms, tripled the number of resort rooms, and quadrupled the number of lifestyle rooms in only five years. With 70 per cent of its rooms categorized as luxury and upper upscale, the Hyatt portfolio has grown to meet...