Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, an IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand, has planted its first flag in the Dominican Republic. On track to open this summer, the Kimpton Las Mercedes will be located in…
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Hyatt starts integrating Mr and Mrs Smith inventory
A year after announcing its acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith, Hyatt has begun integrating the boutique hotel platform’s properties into its systems. Hyatt acquired London-based Mr & Mrs Smith, which bills…
Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable: Four massages a day if you wish …In the second installment of this year’s Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable, the group discusses trends in luxury, cruising and…
Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable: Four massages a day if you wish …In the second installment of this year’s Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable, the group discusses trends in luxury, cruising and…
MAST Travel Network is forming a luxury division
MAST Travel Network is launching a new luxury division. MAST Travel Network president John Werner at MAST’s conference. Source: John Werner During the travel agency consortium’s annual conference, held earlier this month…
Ponant to sail expedition cruises in French Polynesia
In 2026, the Paul Gauguin cruise ship will have company in French Polynesia. Parent company Ponant will deploy one of its Explorer-class ships, Le Jacques Cartier, in the region from September 2026…
Amanyara reopens with updates in Turks and Caicos
Amanyara in Turks and Caicos has renovated some of its common areas and select villas during its seasonal closure. Among the updates were those made to the resort’s entrance pavilion, which received…
Emerald Sakara christened in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — One of the smallest ships in cruising, the 100-passenger Emerald Sakara was christened here on Saturday by godmother Kelly Craighead, CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association. “Emerald Sakara…
Hideaway resort opens in Montego Bay
Blue Diamond Resorts has opened the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The resort is adjacent to the Royalton Blue Waters, an Autograph…
Impression Isla Mujeres makes an impressive debut
ISLA MUJERES, Mexico — The Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets resort aims to position itself as “the pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive.” It’s a lofty claim, but as I sat on the terrace…
Hyatt’s Gonzalo del Peon on luxury all-inclusives
Few have done more to push the luxury all-inclusive sector forward than Gonzalo del Peon, one of the founders of the AMResorts empire. Following Hyatt Hotels Corp.’s acquisition of Apple Leisure Group…