Hotels
Hyatt announces plans to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, Playa) for $13.50 per share, or approximately $2.6 billion, including approximately $900 million of debt, net of cash. Playa is a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica and Hyatt is currently the beneficial owner of 9.4% of Playa’s outstanding shares. “Hyatt has firmly established itself as a leader in the all-inclusive space, a journey that began in 2013 through an investment in Playa Hotels &...
Marriott Miches Beach replaces Sunrise Miches Beach Resort
Marriott International announced the conversion of the newly reopened Sunrise Miches Beach Resort into the Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort. This signifies the brand's first all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean archipelago. The conversion process began on late 2024 and included extensive renovations to elevate the guest experience through a refreshed interior design, redefined culinary concepts, updated common areas, new functional spaces, and thoughtfully tailored entertainment. The resort's prime location on nearly 1,000 feet of beachfront...
PHOTOS: Riu Negril reopens with 600 renovated rooms and new eateries
A fan-favourite hotel among Canadians and Sunwing Vacations customers, Riu Negril is officially back open for business after a much-anticipated refurbishment. Originally built in 2004 on Bloody Bay’s beachfront in Negril, Jamaica, the 5-star all inclusive resort has raised the bar for travellers searching for a unique blend of excitement, relaxation and Jamaica’s authentic spirit, and as of December 2024, now comes equipped with new services, new restaurants and 600 renovated rooms and suites. Following an extensive refurbishment of all rooms and suites on site, which now include...
Canada tops global rankings for hotel seasonality in new report
In a new report, SiteMinder highlights the ‘unique seasonality’ of the Canadian hotel industry which saw close to three times as many guests in August 2024 as it did in January 2024. SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends -- based on over 125 million online hotel reservations –revealed that 38% of Canada’s guest arrivals in 2024 occurred between June and August, marking a 1.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023. By contrast, just 35% of arrivals took place during the combined six months from January to April and November to December. August led as the busiest month,...
Hyatt Inclusive Collection expands with new Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Anacaona de Inversiones for a new Hyatt Vivid branded flagship resort in the Dominican Republic that is expected to open by year end 2025. Following the successful debut of the brand last year, Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana will be the second resort in the brand which is designed to cater to the next generation of all-inclusive travellers. “We are pleased to further strengthen the Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio with Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana,” said Antonio Fungairino, head of development, Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection....
St. Regis Aruba Resort opens on Palm Beach Coast
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened The St. Regis Aruba Resort, a seafront oasis designed by Hirsch Bender Associates. As part of Marriott International's distinguished luxury portfolio, the resort epitomizes the brand's rich heritage and signature rituals, offering an exclusive escape on Aruba's most coveted coastline. This resort elevates the island's hospitality scene with its refined elegance, featuring the first-ever St. Regis casino and a rooftop dining destination helmed by acclaimed Chef Akira Back. Taking inspiration from the island's powdery white beaches,...
Hyatt to add new hotels in Europe, Africa & the Middle East
Hyatt’s current pipeline across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East is set to expand its brand presence in 13 new markets where there are no Hyatt hotels currently between 2025 and 2028. “Since 2017, we have strategically expanded our global portfolio by nearly 90 per cent to over 1,350 properties. It is inspiring to see the EAME region continue to thoughtfully add hotels in markets that matter most to our guests, World of Hyatt members, customers, owners, and investors,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO, Hyatt. “Our accelerated expansion is a testament to Hyatt’s...
Universal Orlando’s newest hotel, Stella Nova Resort, now open
Universal Orlando Resort’s newest hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, is now officially open – transporting guests and clients to the centre of marvelous galaxies for a resort experience unlike anywhere else in the universe. Brought to life by the award-winning Universal Creative team and co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, the new hotel joins Universal Orlando’s current collection of themed hotels and offers 750 rooms, cosmic-inspired dining options and out-of-this-world amenities. About Stella Nova Resort Designed to reflect the infinite vastness of the...