Hotels
Marriott names Paul Cahill as SVP of Canada operations
Paul Cahill has been named senior vice-president, Canada operations for Marriott International, effective February 2024. Cahill will succeed Don Cleary, who will be retiring after more than 34 years with Marriott, as announced in October 2023. Paul currently serves as area vice-president, Canada, Marriott International, where he is responsible for driving both topline and bottom-line results for all Managed by Marriott hotels and all brands in Canada. In his new role, Cahill will serve as a member of the U.S. and Canada executive leadership team and will function as the...
Margaritaville Beach Resort opens in Fort Myers
Margaritaville Beach Resort is now open on Fort Myers Beach, with stays available for booking as of Dec. 11, 2023. Located at 251 Crescent St., the newest Margaritaville Beach Resort sits on 7.25 acres along Fort Myers Beach with direct beach access and views of the Gulf of Mexico. About Margaritaville Beach Resort The property features 254 guest rooms and six restaurants, including signature concepts such as JWB Grill, License to Chill Bar & Grill, and 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill. All restaurants, as well as the 43,000-square-foot Sunset Terrace, are open to the...
Accor opening more than 85 hotels in 2024
Accor is opening the doors to an impressive collection of exciting new hospitality options across its spectrum of 40+ hospitality brands around the world. Travellers of all ambitions, aesthetics, and demographics are sure to find a fascinating new place to visit in 2024. With its global network and 'multi-local' ethos, Accor's newest destinations are expected to become as popular with locals as they are with international jetsetters. The following is a glimpse into what Accor has in store for 2024. Luxury hotels Orient Express Grand Hotel de la Minerve A heritage site in...
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...