Resorts
Sandals debuts new accommodations in Jamaica & Saint Lucia
Sandals Resorts has introduced several new suite experiences across its portfolio of adults-only, all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. These include four-bedroom butler villas and Skypool Suites with rooftop terraces, as well as additional next-generation rooms like the guest-favourite Rondoval Villas and reimagined beachfront and bluff view rooms. “From villas that encourage gathering among friends to suites that effortlessly merge the outside and in, these new accommodations match the natural beauty and vibrancy of the Caribbean,” said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts...
Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens in Morocco’s capital
Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is officially open in Rabat, Morocco. Located in the capital city’s historic Quartier l’Océan on the shores of the Atlantic, Four Seasons Hotel Rabat is the ideal base from which to explore the city’s fascinating mix of cultures, architecture, cuisine and the arts. Much of the modern capital and historic city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, thanks in part to its “fertile exchange between the Arabo-Muslim past and Western modernism,” with its notable green spaces part of one of the continent’s most successful urban...
Hyatt announces new openings along the Balkan peninsula
Hyatt Hotels Inc. has announced plans for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the brand’s market entries in Croatia and Albania, the latest project in Romania further strengthens the brand’s momentum in the region with five new Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts expected to open by 2027. Hyatt Regency Aro Palace Brașov, which is being developed by Aro Palace S.A., will mark the brand’s entry into Romania. Brașov, located in the heart of the country, is a major economic hub and the base for various touristic attractions in the region....
Hyatt opens lifestyle hotel in the heart of Cairo, Egypt
Hyatt Centric Cairo West has debuted as the first art-centred lifestyle hotel in Cairo, offering a contemporary stay that embodies the rich cultural heritage and vibrant art scene of Egypt. Located in the city centre of Cairo West, Hyatt Centric Cairo West invites guests on an immersive journey through Egyptian history reimagined for modern travellers. The lifestyle hotel is accessible to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Giza Pyramids, ideal for art lovers and historians alike. The hotel features 301 stylishly curated guest rooms and suites, a spacious 10,225 square foot...
Hermitage Bay re-opens following extensive renovations
Hermitage Bay, on Antigua’s west coast, has re-opened following a multi-million-dollar renovation project. Now under the ownership of international hotelier, Daniel Shamoon of Luxury Hotels Partners, the resort retains all the charm that established it as a Caribbean gem while offering inspired enhancements, including 30 fully redesigned guest villa suites, an increased number of private pools, refreshed spa and newly landscaped gardens. The guest experience has been reinvigorated with a new beach club concept and bar, and a host of captivating activities that align with the...
Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa officially opens
The highly-anticipated Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa is now open, emerging as the newest and most captivating retreat in the luxurious Bora Bora. Having recently completed an extensive property-wide renovation and rebrand, The Westin Bora Bora is nestled at the base of the majestic Mount Otemanu, boasting the largest collection of overwater bungalows in Bora Bora, alongside expansive beachside villas. "We are excited to unveil this property as the first resort to open in Bora Bora since 2017, bringing the dream of Bora Bora alive like never before," said...
Marriott brings first Luxury Collection hotel to Mexico with Almare
Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adults All-Inclusive has opened its doors to guests, marking the brand’s first all-inclusive offering in Mexico. Located on an idyllic small Island with outstretched views of white-sand beaches and the pristine Caribbean Sea, the beachside resort curates enriching experiences to connect guests with the natural beauty and culture of the destination. The adults-only resort offers 109 spacious suites, six unique dining outlets, an oceanfront pool, an extensive selection of immersive activities and entertainment, and an upscale...
Amex GBT reports hotel rates expected to moderate in 2025
According to the latest Hotel Monitor report from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT)), global hotel prices are set to increase again in 2025 but at a slower rate than seen in previous years. The report, which forecasts average hotel rates in 80 major cities around the world, predicts that prices will “stabilize” next year thanks to a record number of new properties and an easing in inflationary pressures on hotels. In North America, New York is likely to see the highest increase in hotel prices in the region at 4.7%, followed by Mexico City (+4.5%) and Las Vegas...