Blue Diamond Resorts plans to open an adults-only all-inclusive along Antigua’s northwest coast next April. The resort is the former Starfish Halcyon Cove and is undergoing an extensive renovation. The Diamond Club…
Author: Christina Jelski
Oahu hotels fill up in the wake of Maui wildfires
Hotels on Oahu are seeing occupancy spike in the wake of the West Maui wildfires as tourists and others displaced by the disaster divert to neighboring Hawaiian islands. According to STR data…
Demand for hotel concierges is higher than ever
In an era of AI chatbots, self-service kiosks and digital check-in, the concept of a traditional hotel concierge may seem somewhat antiquated. But with demand for dedicated concierge staff far outpacing supply…
Four Seasons is entering the Dominican Republic
A new Four Seasons resort is coming to the Dominican Republic’s Samana Bay. Set to open in 2026, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will be located along…
Sonesta reveals plans for two hotels in Punta Cana
Sonesta International Hotels Corp. is planning its Dominican Republic debut, announcing that Royal Sonesta and James hotels are coming to Punta Cana. The high-end lifestyle hotels will anchor a new mixed-use development…
Hotels and resorts dive into boating amenities
Hotels and resorts worldwide are adding charter boats, private piers and an array of nautical experiences to their amenity mix, giving guests more in-house and exclusive experiences on the water. “Boats are…
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas opens reservations
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort is taking reservations ahead of a targeted Dec. 13 opening. Located at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, the 67-story hotel will make its…
Sandals starts taking reservations for St. Vincent resort
Sandals Resorts International has begun accepting reservations for the Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an all-inclusive resort scheduled to open March 27. The 50-acre property had been conceived as a family-oriented…
Hyatt will launch a home-rental platform
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is ramping up focus on short-term home rentals, announcing the upcoming launch of Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt. According to Hyatt, Homes & Hideaways will offer World…
The height of comfort at the Hythe resort in Vail
Lots of hotels like to play up the merits of their lobby space, but as far as creating a warm welcome goes, the Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort in Vail’s Lionshead Village…