Resorts
RIU Hotels takes the next step forward
RIU Hotels & Resorts is continuing with the generational handover that began with the retirement of Carmen Riu in July. Luis Riu, company CEO since last summer, has decided to embark on a new phase of the process to engage the fourth generation of the Riu family in the company’s operations and commercial areas. The changes are the result of a long training process and fit the skills and characteristics of each family member. The ultimate aim is to strengthen company leadership positions and maintain the balance and understanding between the family and the professional...
Casa Brera in Milan joins Marriott’s Luxury Collection
Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, has joined the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand by Marriott International. Strategically located in the heart of Milan, the hotel is nestled in the charming pedestrian Piazzetta Bossi, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala and the lively Brera neighbourhood. Originally designed in the 1950s by the esteemed Italian architect Pietro Lingeri, a leading figure of Italian Rationalism, the building's heritage is celebrated through its geometric graphics present on the walls, floors – true marble carpets – and ceiling, that...
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,...