Resorts
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...
Marriott launches Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events
Marriott International, Inc. has launched Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events (Connect Responsibly), a program designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at participating hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Connect Responsibly plans to offer meetings and events customers access to detailed Meeting Impact Reports to measure the environmental impact of their events and select options to purchase carbon credits. The program is anticipated to go live at managed and franchised properties from participating brands globally by the end of...
Casa de Campo gears up for 50th Anniversary Celebration
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is set to host a 50th Anniversary celebration to honour the resort’s history as one of the leading destinations in the Caribbean. From Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, the festivities include the resort hosting two Grammy-award-winning concerts in its famed Altos de Chavon Amphitheater, a concert party and fireworks extravaganza at the Minitas Beach Club, and a $50,000 “Hole-in-One Competition” on Dye Fore at the No. 1 course in the Caribbean, Teeth of the Dog. The “Hole-in-One Competition” on Dye Fore and Teeth of the Dog are open to all guests of the...