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Royalton CHIC Resorts Makes Its Antigua Debut Featuring an Overwater Restaurant

CARIBPR WIRE, MIAMI, FL, Weds. Sept. 13, 2023: With its recent addition to the prestigious Blue Diamond Resorts portfolio, Royalton CHIC Antigua is set to debut and welcome guests to the leeward island, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, in early April 2024. Coaxing spirited travelers with a vibrant and social all-inclusive vacation experience, designed exclusively for adults, the beachfront resort is set on the northwest coast of Antigua and is now available for bookings.

Located 20 minutes from VC Bird International Airport along idyllic Dickinson Bay Beach, Royalton CHIC Antigua will unfold as a tropical hotspot for vibrant couples, groups of friends and energetic solo travelers. The resort will invite visitors to break free from the everyday routine with an out-of-this-world getaway that bubbles with energy and vitality through Royalton CHIC’s exuberant Party Your Way concept, ensuring that everyone enjoys a lively atmosphere with something to celebrate every day.

“The upcoming opening of Royalton CHIC Antigua marks a significant milestone in the West Indies and for Blue Diamond Resorts. This unique concept of all-inclusive hospitality has proven to be a success, and introducing it to Antigua is a perfect match. This move enhances the destination’s positioning for international travelers seeking vibrant experiences,” said Jordi Pelfort, President, Blue Diamond Resorts. “As always, exceptional service and top-notch experiences are the pillars of rewarding hospitality, and we anticipate that guests will be able to embrace plenty of both at our newest Royalton CHIC Resort in Antigua.”

Situated along a sandy beachfront that shimmers in sun and starlight through the day, Royalton CHIC Antigua will feature 235 stylish rooms and suites, each with a balcony or terrace for breathtaking ocean and sunset views, and modern décor in keeping with sister Royalton CHIC Resorts in Punta Cana and Cancun. Lush details will include Royalton’s signature DreamBed™, rain shower and All-In Connectivity™ amenities; 24/7 room service featuring the picks from the menus of onsite dining outlets, creating the perfect setting for guests to linger in after active, energetic days.

Royalton CHIC Antigua will also offer guests a wide array of captivating experiences and activities, with something for everyone to enjoy throughout their stay. For passionate foodies, introducing the first Overwater Restaurant of its kind in the region, Pescari is driven by a Diningtainment concept that elevates dining and entertainment with awe-inspiring views of crystal clear waters. This exclusive restaurant will elevate dining experiences with breathtaking ocean views, incredible sunsets and a stylish atmosphere filled up with effervescent energy and unparalleled vibe. A wide variety of dining and drinking destinations will be available on terra firma as well, with seven restaurants, five bars, and an on-site rum shop conceived for the property including an authentic steakhouse, menus highlighted by Mediterranean and Italian cuisines, the mouthwatering flavors of the Caribbean, and assorted opportunities to indulge in cocktail pairing and special mixology.

Guests eager for an even more luxurious and exclusive resort experience will be able to elevate their stay at Royalton CHIC Antigua with the exclusive Diamond Club™ room category, offering everything from butler services to personalized check-in and check-out, private space to call their own by the pools and on the beach, and ultimate in-room amenities to take their downtime over the top.

Resort offerings will also include sparkling swimming pools, a picture-perfect beach club with a captivating view of the pristine shoreline and a bubbling ambiance, an entertainment plaza with a theater for live music and more; and an indulgent spa with wellness offerings for the body, mind, and spirit, including pampering treatments and a hydrotherapy circuit (at additional cost). To complement personal wellness journeys, a selection of modern equipment at the resort’s fitness center will offer a robust program of instructor-led activities to aid guests in maintaining and even surpassing their fitness goals including Paddle Board, Sunset Yoga, and Beach Bootcamp.

For more information or to book your next vacation visit www.royaltonchicresorts.com

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts encompasses over 60 properties, exceeding 18,000 rooms in eight countries located in the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean. Its nine leading hotel brands include the Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, where Everyone is Family. Whether guests come as friends, parents, kids, couples, weddings, corporate or incentive retreats, or solo travelers everyone is family in these properties that feature personalized services and signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™, and the Sports Event Guarantee™.  To refocus on valued relationships and friendships, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Party Your Way at Royalton CHIC Resorts, an adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive brand to revel in the unexpected. Mystique by Royalton is Miles from Ordinary, offering their visitors the chance to connect with their surroundings in a boutique-style resort collection full of endless beauty and hip vibes. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril offers guests over the age of 21, a unique and all-inclusive Au Naturel vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed whether you´re planning a family vacation, reuniting with friends, or just have a relaxing moment with your significant other, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value, breathtaking surroundings, and rich culture and heritage. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star™ with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music, and sports while you will Dodge the Paparazzi at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene where your adults-only vacation will be the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.

To learn more about Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com

About Royalton CHIC Resorts

Royalton CHIC Resorts offers adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive experiences to Party Your Way and revel in the unexpected. Located in popular Caribbean destinations such as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun, Mexico, this new adults-only generation of all-inclusive concept delivers unprecedented experiences in which luxury and fun meet in each idyllic location. Choose between relaxing and treating yourself or partying and having fun, party your way.

Ideal for couples, groups, singles or friends, including modern rooms and suites featuring All-In Luxury™, the premium DreamBed™, a variety of culinary offerings, All-In Connectivity™ and exclusivity through the Diamond Club™ category. Guests can choose between relaxing and treating themselves in the spa or enjoy the resort’s unique events and theme parties at signature locations.

For more information about Royalton CHIC Resorts, visit www.royaltonchicresorts.com

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Royalton CHIC resorts debuta en antigua presentando un exclusivo restaurante sobre el agua

Royalton CHIC Antigua
Party Your Way en Antigua

CARIBPR WIRE, MIAMI, FL, Weds. Sept. 13, 2023: Con su reciente incorporación al prestigioso portafolio de Blue Diamond Resorts, Royalton CHIC Antigua se prepara para su debut y dar la bienvenida a los huéspedes en la isla donde el Atlántico se encuentra con el Caribe, a principios de abril de 2024. Este resort frente a la playa está diseñado exclusivamente para adultos y ofrece una experiencia vacacional vibrante y social todo incluido, atrayendo a viajeros llenos de energía. Ya está disponible para hacer reservas.

Situado a 20 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional VC Bird, a lo largo de la idílica playa de Dickinson Bay, Royalton CHIC Antigua se convertirá en un destino tropical para parejas vibrantes, grupos de amigos y personas que viajan solas. El resort invitará a los visitantes a romper con la rutina diaria y disfrutar de una escapada fuera de este mundo, llena de vitalidad, a través del concepto “Party Your Way” de Royalton CHIC Resorts. Esto asegurará que todos los huéspedes disfruten de un ambiente animado y enérgico, con algo para celebrar todos los días.

“La próxima apertura de Royalton CHIC Antigua marca un hito significativo en el Caribe Occidental y para Blue Diamond Resorts. Este concepto único de hospitalidad todo incluido ha demostrado ser un gran éxito, y presentarlo en Antigua representa una combinación perfecta. Esta iniciativa refuerza la posición del destino para los viajeros internacionales que buscan experiencias vibrantes”, comentó Jordi Pelfort, Presidente de Blue Diamond Resorts. “Como siempre, el servicio excepcional y las experiencias de primer nivel son los pilares de nuestra hospitalidad, y anticipamos que los huéspedes podrán disfrutar de ambos en nuestro nuevo Royalton CHIC Resort en Antigua”.

Ubicado a lo largo de una playa arenosa, Royalton CHIC Antigua contará con 235 elegantes habitaciones y suites, cada una con balcón o terraza para disfrutar de impresionantes vistas al océano y al atardecer. La decoración moderna está en línea con los resorts hermanos de Royalton CHIC en Punta Cana y Cancún. Los detalles lujosos incluyen la exclusiva cama DreamBed™ de Royalton, ducha tipo lluvia y All-In Connectivity™. Además, ofrecerá servicio a la habitación las 24 horas, con opciones seleccionadas de los menús de los restaurantes del resort, creando el escenario perfecto para que los huéspedes disfruten después de días activos y llenos de energía.

Royalton CHIC Antigua también ofrecerá una amplia gama de experiencias y actividades cautivadoras para que todos los huéspedes disfruten durante su estancia. Los amantes de la buena comida podrán deleitarse en Pescari, el primer restaurante sobre el agua de su tipo en la región, donde el entretenimiento y la gastronomía se fusionan para crear una experiencia fascinante. Este restaurante exclusivo brindará vistas impresionantes al océano, puestas de sol increíbles y un ambiente elegante lleno de vitalidad. Además, el resort contará con una variada selección de restaurantes y bares, con un total de siete restaurantes, cinco bares y una tienda de ron. Estos incluyen una auténtica steakhouse y menús destacados por las cocinas mediterránea e italiana. También se ofrecerán irresistibles sabores caribeños y múltiples oportunidades para disfrutar de una amplia gama de cócteles y mixología especializada.

Para aquellos huéspedes que buscan una experiencia aún más lujosa y exclusiva, podrán elevar su estancia en Royalton CHIC Antigua con la categoría de habitación Diamond Club™. Esta opción les brinda una amplia gama de servicios, que incluyen desde un mayordomo personal hasta un check-in y check-out personalizados. Además, podrán disfrutar de espacios privados en las piscinas y en la playa, así como comodidades en la habitación que maximizarán su tiempo de descanso.

Las ofertas del resort también incluirán relucientes piscinas, un club de playa con una vista cautivadora de la prístina costa y un ambiente burbujeante, una plaza de entretenimiento con un teatro para música en vivo y más; y un completo spa con ofertas de bienestar para el cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu, que incluyen tratamientos para mimarse y un circuito de hidroterapia (con costo adicional). Para complementar la experiencia de bienestar, el gimnasio del resort está equipado con una selección de equipos modernos y ofrece un sólido programa de actividades dirigidas por instructores. Los huéspedes podrán mantener e incluso superar sus metas de fitness con opciones como Paddle Board, Sunset Yoga y Beach Bootcamp.

Para más información o reservar sus próximas vacaciones, visite www.royaltonchicresorts.com

Acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts cuenta con un portafolio de más de 60 propiedades, que superan las 18,000 habitaciones en 8 países ubicados en los destinos vacacionales más populares del Caribe. Sus 9 marcas hoteleras líderes comprenden al galardonado All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, donde Todos son Familia. Sin importar si son vacaciones entre amigos, padres e hijos, parejas, bodas, retiros corporativos o de incentivos o viajeros solos, todos son familia en estas propiedades que ofrecen servicios personalizados y amenidades exclusivas, tales como All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™ y Sports Event Guarantee™. Para reenfocarse en relaciones y amistades valiosas, Hideaway at Royalton ofrece una experiencia sólo para adultos que incluye una exclusiva gastronomía y alojamiento preferencial para reforzar estar unido bajo el concepto Togetherness entre sus huéspedes. Disfrute a su manera en Royalton CHIC Resorts, una marca todo incluido que bajo su concepto “Party Your Way” brinda una vibrante y efervescente experiencia sólo para adultos para deleitarse con lo inesperado. A Millas de lo OrdinarioMystique by Royalton ofrece a los viajeros la oportunidad de conectarse con su entorno en una moderna colección de resorts estilo boutique que muestran una vibrante belleza infinita. En Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril promete a huéspedes mayores de 21 años, unas vacaciones únicas Completamente al Natural con todo incluido y acceso a una costa exclusiva para máxima privacidad. Memories Resorts & Spa diseña las mejores experiencias para vacaciones familiares, reunión de amigos o simplemente para relajarse en pareja, mientras que Starfish Resorts ofrece un valor increíble, un entorno impresionante y una rica cultura y herencia. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invita a los huéspedes a vacacionar como las estrellas con Vacation Like a Star™, una experiencia atractiva e interactiva con elementos famosos de la cultura pop de películas, música y deportes icónicos, mientras Escape de los Paparazzi en Planet Hollywood Adult Scene donde sus vacaciones sólo para adultos serán el centro de la fascinación y la atención con glamour y exclusividad.

Para más información acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts, visite www.bluediamondresorts.com

Acerca de Royalton CHIC Resorts

Royalton CHIC Resorts ofrece experiencias vibrantes y efervescentes con todo incluido sólo para adultos para festejar a tu manera y deleitarte con lo inesperado. Ubicado en populares destinos del Caribe como Punta Cana, República Dominicana y Cancún, México, esta nueva generación de todo incluido sólo-adultos ofrece experiencias sin precedentes en las que el lujo y la diversión se encuentran en cada lugar idílico. Elija entre relajarse y darse un capricho o salir de fiesta y divertirse, festeje a su manera.

Ideal para parejas, grupos, solteros o amigos, incluyendo las modernas habitaciones y suites All-In Luxury™, la cama premium DreamBed™, una variedad de ofertas culinarias, All-In Connectivity™ y exclusividad a través de la categoría Diamond Club™. Sus huéspedes pueden elegir entre desconectarse por completo y relajarse en el spa o disfrutar de únicos eventos y fiestas temáticas del resort en cada lugar insignia del hotel.

Para más información sobre Royalton CHIC Resorts, visite www.royaltonchicresorts.com

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Blue Diamond Resorts and West Indies School of Hospitality Forge Transformative Partnership

CARIBPR WIRE, MIAMI, FL, Mon. Sept. 11, 2023: In an innovative initiative aimed at raising the standards of hospitality education across the Caribbean, Blue Diamond Resorts and the West Indies School of Hospitality (WISH) have officially forged a strategic partnership. Starting in September 2023, this initiative will extend the benefits of a world-class learning program to members of the hotel management company and hospitality professionals, providing them with a valuable opportunity to enhance their skill sets.

“As the hospitality industry experiences rapid growth, attracting a rising number of travelers to the Caribbean’s highly sought-after destinations the need for skilled teams capable of providing exceptional vacation experiences has become more crucial than ever,” said Gaurav Sindhi, VP of Operations West Indies for Blue Diamond Resorts. “Our commitment to ongoing innovation, as exemplified by recent enhancements to our Diamond Club™ and Star Class™ room categories, hinges on the foundation of exceptional service. This partnership extends to nurturing Caribbean growth and empowering our staff.”

“Blue Diamond Resorts’ commitment to enhancing access to education for its team members, as well as other hospitality workers throughout the region, speaks volumes about the brand’s dedication to its guests but also to the thousands of Caribbean individuals employed in the hospitality industry,” said Barry Collymore, Executive Chairman of Mount Cinnamon Resort and Founder of WISH. “We are focused on building peoples’ skills and setting a very high-quality Caribbean standard that honors the Caribbean; whether that be allowing our natural friendliness to be part of our service ethos, or celebrating the rich produce available across each island,” he added.

The program will provide international training and certification for both Caribbean citizens and global students aspiring to study in the Caribbean. This collaboration leverages WISH’s acclaimed educational curriculum through their platform and harnesses Blue Diamond Resorts’ all-inclusive hospitality expertise to enrich leadership and service training within the tourism sector. Courses span a wide breadth of topics, from Hospitality Management and Strategic Hospitality Marketing, to Analyzing Climate Change and the Global Food and Beverage System.

Established in 2021, the West Indies School of Hospitality has swiftly risen as a notable institution in hospitality education. Through its partnership with eCornell University and The Culinary Institute of America, it delivers a comprehensive curriculum with over 1,000 lessons via its On Demand platform. Building on its achievement of awarding over 1,000 scholarships to hospitality workers in 2022, WISH envisions a substantial increase in impact through this innovative partnership with Blue Diamond Resorts.

The collaboration between WISH and the renowned all-inclusive resort company sets the stage for an exceptional era of training and instruction in hospitality, propelling the Caribbean to a prominent position in global service and guest experiences.

For more information about the West Indies School of Hospitality and Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com or www.wishgrenada.com.

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts encompasses over 60 properties, exceeding 18,000 rooms in eight countries located in the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean. Its nine leading hotel brands include the Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, where Everyone is Family. Whether guests come as friends, parents, kids, couples, weddings, corporate or incentive retreats, or solo travelers everyone is family in these properties that feature personalized services and signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™, and the Sports Event Guarantee™. To refocus on valued relationships and friendships, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Party Your Way at Royalton CHIC Resorts, an adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive brand to revel in the unexpected. Mystique by Royalton is Miles from Ordinary, offering their visitors the chance to connect with their surroundings in a boutique-style resort collection full of endless beauty and hip vibes. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril offers guests over the age of 21, a unique and all-inclusive Au Naturel vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed whether you’re planning a family vacation, reuniting with friends, or just have a relaxing moment with your significant other, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value, breathtaking surroundings, and rich culture and heritage. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star™ with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music, and sports while you will Dodge the Paparazzi at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene where your adults-only vacation will be the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.

To learn more about Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com

About West Indies School of Hospitality

The West Indies School of Hospitality (WISH) was founded in 2021 by Barry Collymore and Danny Fakhre. The West Indies School of Hospitality (WISH) aims to create learning paths for Caribbean people in the Hospitality and Service Industries. WISH believes that this will lead to the creation of a more empowered, confident, and efficient workforce. This investment in the people of the Caribbean will no doubt lead to a more competitive Caribbean destination.

Through a unique agreement with eCornell, and the Culinary Institute of America, WISH provides thousands of scholarships every year in the field of Hospitality. WISH is funded through the patronage of its partners: Blue Diamond Resorts and Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort. WISH also has a partnership agreement aimed at increasing access, with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Educational Foundation.

Blue Diamond Resorts y la Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies Establecen una Asociación Transformadora

CARIBPR WIRE, MIAMI, FL, Mon. Sept. 11, 2023: En una iniciativa innovadora dirigida a elevar los estándares de educación en hospitalidad en todo el Caribe, Blue Diamond Resorts y la Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies (WISH, por sus siglas en inglés) han forjado oficialmente una asociación estratégica. A partir de septiembre de 2023, esta iniciativa extenderá los beneficios de un programa de aprendizaje de clase mundial a los miembros de la compañía de gestión hotelera y a los profesionales de la hospitalidad, brindándoles una valiosa oportunidad para mejorar sus habilidades.

“Dado el rápido crecimiento de la industria de la hospitalidad y el constante aumento de visitantes en los codiciados destinos del Caribe, la necesidad de equipos altamente capacitados en brindar experiencias vacacionales excepcionales se ha vuelto más apremiante que nunca”, expresó Gaurav Sindhi, Vicepresidente de Operaciones del Caribe Occidental para Blue Diamond Resorts. “Nuestro compromiso con la innovación continua, ejemplificado por las recientes mejoras en nuestras categorías de habitaciones Diamond Club™ y Star Class™, se basa en un servicio excepcional. Esta asociación tiene como objetivo impulsar el crecimiento en el Caribe y empoderar a nuestro talentoso equipo”.

“El compromiso de Blue Diamond Resorts de mejorar el acceso a la educación para sus miembros del equipo, así como para otros trabajadores de la hospitalidad en toda la región, habla mucho sobre la dedicación de la marca a sus huéspedes, pero también a los miles de individuos del Caribe empleados en la industria de la hospitalidad”, dijo Barry Collymore, Presidente Ejecutivo de Mount Cinnamon Resort y Fundador de WISH. “Nos enfocamos en desarrollar las habilidades de las personas y establecer un estándar caribeño de alta calidad que honra al Caribe, ya sea permitiendo que nuestra amabilidad natural sea parte de nuestra ética de servicio o celebrando los ricos productos disponibles en cada isla”, agregó.

Este programa ofrecerá capacitación y certificaciones internacionales tanto para residentes del Caribe como para estudiantes de todo el mundo que deseen estudiar en la región. Esta colaboración aprovecha el renombrado plan de estudios educativos de WISH a través de su plataforma, combinándolo con la vasta experiencia en hospitalidad todo incluido de Blue Diamond Resorts para enriquecer la formación en liderazgo y servicio en el sector turístico. Los cursos abarcan una amplia variedad de temas, desde Gestión de Hospitalidad y Marketing Estratégico en Hospitalidad hasta Análisis del Cambio Climático y el Sistema Global de Alimentos y Bebidas.

Fundada en 2021, la Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies ha surgido rápidamente como una institución notable en la educación en hospitalidad. A través de su asociación con la Universidad eCornell y el Instituto Culinario de América, ofrece un plan de estudios integral con más de 1,000 lecciones a través de su plataforma a pedido. Basándose en su logro de otorgar más de 1,000 becas a trabajadores de la hospitalidad en 2022, WISH prevé un aumento sustancial en el impacto a través de esta innovadora asociación con Blue Diamond Resorts.

La colaboración entre WISH y la renombrada compañía de resorts todo incluido sienta las bases para una era excepcional de capacitación e instrucción en hospitalidad, impulsando al Caribe a una posición destacada en la prestación de servicios globales y experiencias para los huéspedes.

Para más información sobre la Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies y Blue Diamond Resorts, visite www.bluediamondresorts.comwww.wishgrenada.com.

Acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts cuenta con un portafolio de más de 60 propiedades, que superan las 18,000 habitaciones en 8 países ubicados en los destinos vacacionales más populares del Caribe. Sus 9 marcas hoteleras líderes comprenden al galardonado All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, donde Todos son Familia. Sin importar si son vacaciones entre amigos, padres e hijos, parejas, bodas, retiros corporativos o de incentivos o viajeros solos, todos son familia en estas propiedades que ofrecen servicios personalizados y amenidades exclusivas, tales como All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™ y Sports Event Guarantee™. Para reenfocarse en relaciones y amistades valiosas, Hideaway at Royalton ofrece una experiencia sólo para adultos que incluye una exclusiva gastronomía y alojamiento preferencial para reforzar estar unido bajo el concepto Togetherness entre sus huéspedes. Disfrute a su manera en Royalton CHIC Resorts, una marca todo incluido que bajo su concepto “Party Your Way” brinda una vibrante y efervescente experiencia sólo para adultos para deleitarse con lo inesperado. A Millas de lo OrdinarioMystique by Royalton ofrece a los viajeros la oportunidad de conectarse con su entorno en una moderna colección de resorts estilo boutique que muestran una vibrante belleza infinita. En Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril promete a huéspedes mayores de 21 años, unas vacaciones únicas Completamente al Natural con todo incluido y acceso a una costa exclusiva para máxima privacidad. Memories Resorts & Spa diseña las mejores experiencias para vacaciones familiares, reunión de amigos o simplemente para relajarse en pareja, mientras que Starfish Resorts ofrece un valor increíble, un entorno impresionante y una rica cultura y herencia. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invita a los huéspedes a vacacionar como las estrellas con Vacation Like a Star™, una experiencia atractiva e interactiva con elementos famosos de la cultura pop de películas, música y deportes icónicos, mientras Escape de los Paparazzi en Planet Hollywood Adult Scene donde sus vacaciones sólo para adultos serán el centro de la fascinación y la atención con glamour y exclusividad.

Para más información acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts, visite www.bluediamondresorts.com

Acerca de la Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies

La Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies (WISH, por sus siglas en inglés) fue fundada en 2021 por Barry Collymore y Danny Fakhre. La Escuela de Hospitalidad West Indies tiene como objetivo crear senderos de aprendizaje para los habitantes del Caribe en las industrias de Hospitalidad y Servicios. WISH cree que esto conducirá a la creación de una fuerza laboral más capacitada, segura y eficiente. Esta inversión en las personas del Caribe sin duda llevará a un destino caribeño más competitivo.

Mediante un acuerdo único con eCornell y el Instituto Culinario de América, WISH ofrece miles de becas cada año en el campo de la Hospitalidad. WISH se financia a través del patrocinio de sus socios: Blue Diamond Resorts y Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort. WISH también tiene un acuerdo de colaboración destinado a aumentar el acceso con la Fundación Educativa de la Asociación Hotelera y Turística del Caribe.

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Altree Developments’ Vie L’Ven Resort joins the Leading Hotels of the World collection

Accepted to the prestigious community of leading hotels around the world, Vie L’Ven Luxury Hotel and Residences brings luxury to Sint Maarten’s Cay Bay

CARIBPR WIRE, TORONTO, Canada, July 10, 2023: Altree Developments proudly announces that Vie L’Ven Luxury Hotel and Residences has officially joined the distinguished group of Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), alongside renowned establishments such as Portugal’s Savoy Palace, Paris’ Fauchon L’Palace, and Sweden’s Grand Hotel Stockholm.

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW curates the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts for travelers looking for their next discovery. Vie L’Ven’s luxurious and exquisite five-star hotel makes the list by offering an ultimate lavish experience with unparalleled amenities such as world-class restaurants, beach bar, private villas, and spa and fitness facilities.

“We are excited to be included among the esteemed Leading Hotels in the World, alongside the most exquisite and opulent properties globally,” says Zev Mandelbaum, Altree Developments’ Founder and CEO. “Vie L’Ven represents more than just a premier condominium hotel resort in the Caribbean; it will elevate the Sint Maarten tourism scene and offers travelers a distinctive experience in the coveted Cay Bay.”

Drawing from the cultural heritage of the island, this hotel seamlessly blends the French and Dutch influences. Vie L’Ven offers guests and residents 253 fully furnished suites, available in a range of layouts, including one, two, and three-bedroom homes ranging from 600 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft.

Representing the pinnacle of an oceanfront luxury experience, Vie L’Ven thoughtfully designed in collaboration with internationally celebrated award-winning designer Studio Munge, includes a renowned five-star hotel featuring four high-end restaurants catering to the desires of all guests and residents. The exquisite resort, which will boast one of the Caribbean’s largest spas, is complete with a thermal aquatic experience, fitness center, and round-the-clock concierge services, ensuring the utmost luxury experience in Sint Maarten’s Cay Bay.

About Altree Developments:

Altree Developments stems from a long lineage of multi-generational experience in the development field. Led by Zev Mandelbaum, Altree is a leading development company focused on acquiring and developing strategic residential and hospitality properties in North America and the Caribbean. With a diverse portfolio of mixed-use projects ranging from ultra-luxury condominiums to master-planned communities. Our vision is to deliver prime residential locations with long-term value and growth potential. For more information, visit www.altreedevelopments.com

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Blue Diamond Resorts’ Newest Addition, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Is Open for Bookings

CARIBPR WIRE, TORONTO, Canada, Mon. May 15, 2023: Following its recent addition to the prestigious Blue Diamond Resorts portfolio, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, is set to debut and welcome guests to this Caribbean paradise in late November. The resort boasts exclusive features, modern accommodations with peerless ocean views, and exceptional dining experiences. This highly anticipated all-inclusive property, exclusively for adults, is now available for bookings starting May 15th, 2023.

Located just 35 minutes from Montego Bay International Airport, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only will offer a private oasis for adult friends, couples and vacationers looking to relax, reconnect and promote Togetherness. Its 352 suites and rooms feature modern decor with soothing tones of brown and beige to lend an elegant vibe to all its spaces and to evoke relaxation consistent with the other four Hideaway at Royalton properties across the Caribbean. The resort will be the first one to offer a dedicated Chairman Suite within the adults-only premises. Its Chairman Suite Ocean Front offers elevated luxury and ocean views beyond the horizon, perfect for sunset cocktails or your morning coffee whilst planning the day.

“Jamaica has always been an essential destination for Blue Diamond Resorts, where we have established ourselves as leaders in the all-inclusive segment. With the addition of Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, we continue to expand our portfolio, offering even more options to cater to the unique preferences and needs of each traveler,” said Jordi Pelfort, President, Blue Diamond Resorts. “We’re proud to bring our expertise and exceptional service to our newest adults-only resort, and we look forward to providing guests with unforgettable experiences.”

Guests will wake up refreshed after a night’s sleep on Royalton’s signature DreamBed™ with high thread count sheets. Additional amenities include the rain shower, All-In Connectivity™, 24/7 room service available by phone or Smart TV, daily restocked mini bar, steamer, in-suite coffee maker, and hair dryer. Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters will offer adults-only exclusive sections such as pool and beach areas as well as social areas such as a dedicated lobby, a dedicated Diamond Club™ lounge and food and beverage outlets.

Among its 11 fine-dining alternatives, guests will find a melting pot of culinary palate-pleasers in different international specialties such as Jamaican, Italian, Japanese, Indian, Tex-Mex, and West Indies. The gastronomic highlight of the resort will be Dorado restaurant, the first in the Montego Bay region and second in Jamaica, which will delight everyone with its eclectic menu including fresh seafood and ceviches and mouth-watering grill entrees. The more casual Jerk Hut on the beach will pay homage to the destination offering one of its beloved delicacies, perfectly seasoned jerk chicken. The resort’s dining experience is complete with a buffet, a sports bar, a cafe lounge and 13 bars for post-beach cocktails or meet ups with friends before dinner.

An array of treatments will be available at The Royal Spa and consultants can cater to guests by creating a tailored experience where couples can relax side-by-side in exclusive treatments with a scrub and massage as well as body treatments featuring natural ingredients. To complement the wellness journey, a selection of modern equipment at the fitness center including a robust program of instructor-led activities can help guests continue their fitness goals including Paddle Board, Sunset Yoga, and Beach Bootcamp. They can also spend relaxing moments under the sun in the sparkling infinity pool or in the privacy of a pool cabana.

Guests can benefit from the Stay at 1, Play at 2 feature with access to the neighboring property Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. Social and business groups will find world-class services and All-In Luxury® facilities including business meetings and incentive trips spaces, as well as breathtaking venues for luxury weddings and honeymoons to host intimate-sized to large functions.

Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters will be part of Marriott Bonvoy, the acclaimed loyalty program by Marriott International, allowing guests to earn and redeem points for their stays.

For more information or to book your next vacation visit www.hideawayatroyalton.com

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts encompasses over 60 properties, exceeding 18,000 rooms in eight countries located in the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean. Its nine leading hotel brands include the Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, where Everyone is Family. Whether guests come as friends, parents, kids, couples, weddings, corporate or incentive retreats, or solo travelers everyone is family in these properties that feature personalized services and signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™, and the Sports Event Guarantee™. To refocus on valued relationships and friendships, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Party Your Way at Royalton CHIC Resorts, an adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive brand to revel in the unexpected. Mystique by Royalton is Miles from Ordinary, offering their visitors the chance to connect with their surroundings in a boutique-style resort collection full of endless beauty and hip vibes. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril offers guests over the age of 21, a unique and all-inclusive Au Naturel vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed whether you´re planning a family vacation, reuniting with friends, or just have a relaxing moment with your significant other, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value, breathtaking surroundings, and rich culture and heritage. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star™ with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music, and sports while you will Dodge the Paparazzi at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene where your adults-only vacation will be the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.

To learn more about Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com.

About Hideaway at Royalton

Epitomizing modern and exclusive elegance, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Neighboring the Royalton Luxury Resorts, these all-inclusive properties include elevated privacy and enhanced quality of service at popular tropical locales including Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Saint Lucia. It’s signature All-In Luxury® facilities allow guests to enjoy world-class amenities such as, Royalton’s handcrafted DreamBed™, All-In Connectivity™, Sports Event Guarantee™ and the premium Diamond Club™ category.

From exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to instructor led fitness classes and spa treatments, these all-inclusive adults-only resorts bring a world of experiences to reignite meaningful connections in paradise.

To learn more about Hideaway at Royalton, visit www.royaltonresorts.com.

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La última adición de Blue Diamond Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, ya está disponible para reservas

Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only

CARIBPR WIRE, TORONTO, Canada, Mon. May 15, 2023: Tras su reciente incorporación al prestigioso portafolio de Blue Diamond Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, debutará y dará la bienvenida a huéspedes a este paraíso caribeño a finales de noviembre. El resort cuenta con amenidades exclusivas, modernas habitaciones con vistas incomparables al mar y experiencias gastronómicas excepcionales. Esta propiedad todo incluido, exclusivamente para adultos, ya se encuentra disponible para reservas a partir del 15 de mayo 2023.

Ubicado a solo 35 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional de Montego Bay, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only ofrecerá un oasis privado para amigos adultos, parejas y vacacionistas que buscan relajarse, reconectarse y promover la unión. Sus 352 suites y habitaciones cuentan con una decoración moderna con tonos relajantes marrón y beige para brindar un ambiente elegante a todos sus espacios y evocar la relajación en consonancia con las otras cuatro propiedades Hideaway at Royalton en todo el Caribe. El resort será el primero en ofrecer una suite Chairman dedicada dentro de las instalaciones sólo para adultos. Su categoría President Suite Ocean Front ofrece lujo elevado y vistas al océano más allá del horizonte, perfectas para cócteles al atardecer o un café matutino.

“Jamaica siempre ha sido un destino muy importante para Blue Diamond Resorts, donde nos hemos consolidado como líderes en el segmento todo incluido. Con la incorporación de Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, continuamos ampliando nuestra cartera, ofreciendo aún más opciones para satisfacer las preferencias y necesidades únicas de cada viajero”, comentó Jordi Pelfort, Presidente de Blue Diamond Resorts. “Estamos orgullosos de traer nuestra experiencia y servicio excepcional al nuevo resort sólo para adultos, además de brindar experiencias inolvidables a nuestros huéspedes”.

Los huéspedes se despertarán renovados después de una noche de sueño en la exclusiva cama DreamBed™ de Royalton. Las comodidades adicionales incluyen la ducha tipo lluvia, All-In Connectivity™, servicio a la habitación disponible las 24/7 por teléfono o Smart TV, minibar reabastecido diariamente, vapor, cafetera y secador de cabello. Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters ofrecerá secciones exclusivas sólo para adultos, como áreas de piscina y playa, y áreas sociales como un lobby exclusivo, un salón Diamond Club™ y locaciones de alimentos y bebidas.

Entre sus 11 alternativas de alta cocina, los huéspedes encontrarán una mezcla de sabores de diferentes especialidades internacionales tales como jamaicana, italiana, japonesa, india, Tex-Mex y Caribe Occidental. El restaurante destacado del resort será el Dorado, el primero en la región de Montego Bay y segundo en Jamaica, que deleitará a todos con su menú ecléctico que incluye mariscos frescos, ceviches y deliciosas entradas a la parrilla. El Jerk Hut ubicado en la playa rendirá homenaje al destino ofreciendo uno de sus amados manjares, el pollo jerk perfectamente sazonado. La experiencia gastronómica incluirá un buffet, un sports bar, un café lounge y 13 bares para después de la playa o reuniones con amigos antes de la cena.

Una variedad de servicios estará disponible en The Royal Spa brindando una experiencia personalizada donde las parejas pueden relajarse en tratamientos exclusivos con exfoliación y masaje, así como tratamientos corporales con ingredientes naturales. Para complementar la experiencia de bienestar, una selección de equipos modernos en el gimnasio, incluido un sólido programa de actividades dirigidas por instructores, puede ayudar a los viajeros a continuar con sus objetivos de entrenamiento, que incluyen Paddle Board Xtreme, Sunset Yoga y Beach Bootcamp. También pueden pasar momentos relajantes bajo el sol en la piscina infinita o en la privacidad de una cabana con piscina.

Los huéspedes pueden beneficiarse de la opción de hospedarse en 1 y jugar en 2, al tener acceso a la propiedad vecina Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. Los grupos sociales y de negocios encontrarán servicios de clase mundial e instalaciones All-In Luxury® que incluyen espacios para reuniones de negocios y viajes de incentivo, así como lugares impresionantes para bodas y lunas de miel de lujo para albergar eventos de tamaño íntimo a grande.

Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters será parte de Marriott Bonvoy, el aclamado programa de lealtad de Marriott International, que permite a los huéspedes ganar y canjear puntos por sus estadías.

Para más información o reservar sus próximas vacaciones, visite www.hideawayatroyalton.com

Acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts cuenta con un portafolio de más de 60 propiedades, que superan las 18,000 habitaciones en 8 países ubicados en los destinos vacacionales más populares del Caribe. Sus 9 marcas hoteleras líderes comprenden al galardonado All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, donde Todos son Familia. Sin importar si son vacaciones entre amigos, padres e hijos, parejas, bodas, retiros corporativos o de incentivos o viajeros solos, todos son familia en estas propiedades que ofrecen servicios personalizados y amenidades exclusivas, tales como All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™ y Sports Event Guarantee™. Para reenfocarse en relaciones y amistades valiosas, Hideaway at Royalton ofrece una experiencia sólo para adultos que incluye una exclusiva gastronomía y alojamiento preferencial para reforzar estar unido bajo el concepto Togetherness entre sus huéspedes. Disfrute a su manera en Royalton CHIC Resorts, una marca todo incluido que bajo su concepto “Party Your Way” brinda una vibrante y efervescente experiencia sólo para adultos para deleitarse con lo inesperado. A Millas de lo OrdinarioMystique by Royalton ofrece a los viajeros la oportunidad de conectarse con su entorno en una moderna colección de resorts estilo boutique que muestran una vibrante belleza infinita. En Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril promete a huéspedes mayores de 21 años, unas vacaciones únicas Completamente al Natural con todo incluido y acceso a una costa exclusiva para máxima privacidad. Memories Resorts & Spa diseña las mejores experiencias para vacaciones familiares, reunión de amigos o simplemente para relajarse en pareja, mientras que Starfish Resorts ofrece un valor increíble, un entorno impresionante y una rica cultura y herencia. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invita a los huéspedes a vacacionar como las estrellas con Vacation Like a Star™, una experiencia atractiva e interactiva con elementos famosos de la cultura pop de películas, música y deportes icónicos, mientras Escape de los Paparazzi en Planet Hollywood Adult Scene donde sus vacaciones sólo para adultos serán el centro de la fascinación y la atención con glamour y exclusividad.

Para más información acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts, visite www.bluediamondresorts.com.

Acerca de Hideaway at Royalton

Representando la elegancia moderna y exclusiva, Hideaway at Royalton ofrece una experiencia sólo para adultos para reforzar la unión entre sus huéspedes, bajo el concepto Togetherness. Estas propiedades todo incluido, vecinas de Royalton Luxury Resorts, incluyen una mayor privacidad y la mejor calidad de servicio en populares locaciones tropicales como México, República Dominicana, Jamaica y Santa Lucía. Sus exclusivas instalaciones All-In Luxury® permiten a los huéspedes disfrutar de amenidades de clase mundial, como la cama DreamBed™ de Royalton, All-In Connectivity™, Sports Event Guarantee™ y la categoría premium Diamond Club™.

Desde cenas exclusivas y alojamiento preferencial hasta clases de acondicionamiento físico dirigidas por instructores profesionales y relajantes tratamientos de spa, estos resorts todo incluido sólo para adultos brindan un mundo de experiencias para reavivar conexiones significativas en el paraíso.

Para más información sobre Hideaway at Royalton, visite www.hideawayatroyalton.com.

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Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun Hosts Over 500 Tourism Leaders for MarketHub Americas 2023

CaribPR Wire, CANCUN, Mexico, May 08, 2023: Blue Diamond Resorts is thrilled to share that its newest property, Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, will be the host hotel for one of the most important events in the travel industry: MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds. The all-inclusive resort will host more than 500 leaders and major tourism players for the 2023 edition, which will be held from May 9th to 12th, to share the latest travel trends in the paradise destination of Cancun, Mexico.

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

“We are honored to welcome some of the most prominent figures in hospitality to the highly anticipated MarketHub Americas event,” mentioned Jurgen Stutz, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Revenue & Distribution for Blue Diamond Resorts. “At Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, our newest resort, we take pride in providing unparalleled entertainment options, exceptional amenities, and a variety of venues ideal for hosting high-class events such as this. It’s an honor to be part of this event, and we look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience to all attendees.”

Under the ‘Where next?’ theme, the event will feature a diverse program of presentations and panel discussions on topics related to the future of tourism. In addition, attendees will have opportunities to network with other industry leaders.

“We are thrilled to bring MarketHub Americas to Cancun and connect with our partners and other industry leaders,” said Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Hotelbeds’ Chief Commercial Officer. “Attendees will learn more about the latest travel trends, innovations, and technologies. I’m sure it’s going to be an insightful week for us all.”

During their time in Cancun, guests will have the pleasure of experiencing the All-In Luxury® amenities of the Royalton Luxury Resort’s portfolio. They will be able to explore the resort’s modern suites, gastronomic offerings including à la carte restaurants and mixology bars, and a range of entertainment options suitable for teambuilding and group activities. These include a water park with 14 monster slides, a laser tag arena, bowling alley, and trampoline park, not to mention the 13,000+ sq ft Convention Center, its 8,081.71 sq ft auditorium and outdoor theater.

Blue Diamond Resorts, Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun’s management company, has everything ready to host MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds, with an extensive range of world-class activities and services that will ensure an unforgettable experience for all attendees with its Splash Into Fun concept.

For more information on the group benefits offered by Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, visit www.royaltonresorts.com

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts encompasses over 45 properties, exceeding 18,000 rooms in eight countries located in the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean. Its nine leading hotel brands include the Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, where Everyone is Family. Whether guests come as friends, parents, kids, couples, weddings, corporate or incentive retreats, or solo travelers everyone is family in these properties that feature personalized services and signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™, and the Sports Event Guarantee™. To refocus on valued relationships and friendships, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Party Your Way at Royalton CHIC Resorts, an adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive brand to revel in the unexpected. Mystique by Royalton is Miles from Ordinary, offering their visitors the chance to connect with their surroundings in a boutique-style resort collection full of endless beauty and hip vibes. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril offers guests over the age of 21, a unique and all-inclusive Au Naturel vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed whether you´re planning a family vacation, reuniting with friends, or just have a relaxing moment with your significant other, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value, breathtaking surroundings, and rich culture and heritage. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star™ with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music, and sports while you will Dodge the Paparazzi at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene where your adults-only vacation will be the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.

To learn more about Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com

About Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.

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Blue Diamond Resorts Recibirá A Más De 500 Líderes Turísticos Para MarketHub Americas 2023

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

CaribPR Wire, CANCUN, Mexico, May 08, 2023: Blue Diamond Resorts se complace en anunciar que su nueva propiedad Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, será el hotel sede de uno de los eventos más importantes de la industria turística: MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds. El resort todo incluido hospedará a más de 500 líderes y actores relevantes de la industria turística en la edición 2023 que se celebrará del 9 al 12 de mayo, para compartir las últimas tendencias de viajes en el paradisíaco destino de Cancún, México.

“Nos sentimos honrados de dar la bienvenida a algunas de las figuras más destacadas de la hospitalidad al muy esperado evento MarketHub Americas”, mencionó Jurgen Stutz, Vicepresidente Senior de Ventas, Marketing, Revenue y Distribución para Blue Diamond Resorts. “En Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, nuestro resort más nuevo, nos enorgullecemos de brindar opciones de entretenimiento incomparables, amenidades excepcionales y una variedad de locaciones ideales para llevar a cabo eventos de alto nivel como este. Es un honor ser parte de este evento y esperamos ofrecer una experiencia inolvidable a todos los asistentes”.

Bajo el lema Where next?, el evento contará con un programa diverso de presentaciones y paneles de discusión sobre temas relacionados al futuro del turismo, así como oportunidades para establecer contactos comerciales.

“Estamos encantados de traer MarketHub Americas a Cancún y conectarnos con nuestros socios y otros líderes de la industria”, comentó Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Director Comercial de Hotelbeds. “Los asistentes aprenderán más sobre las últimas tendencias, innovaciones y tecnologías de viajes. Estoy seguro de que será una semana reveladora para todos nosotros”.

Durante su estadía en Cancún, los huéspedes tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar las amenidades All-In Luxury® del portafolio de Royalton Luxury Resort. Podrán explorar las modernas suites del resort, las ofertas gastronómicas que incluyen restaurantes a la carta y bares de mixología, y una gama de opciones de entretenimiento adecuadas para actividades grupales. Estos incluyen un parque acuático con 14 toboganes gigantes, láser tag, boliche y un parque de trampolines, además de un Centro de Convenciones de más de 13,000 pies cuadrados, un auditorio de 8,081.71 pies cuadrados y un teatro al aire libre.

Blue Diamond Resorts, la compañía de gestión hotelera de Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, tiene todo listo para recibir MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds, con una variedad de actividades y servicios de clase mundial que asegurarán una experiencia inolvidable para todos los asistentes a través de su concepto Splash Into Fun.

Para más información sobre los beneficios para grupos que ofrece Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, visite www.royaltonresorts.com

Acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts cuenta con un portafolio de más de 45 propiedades, que superan las 18,000 habitaciones en 8 países ubicados en los destinos vacacionales más populares del Caribe. Sus 9 marcas hoteleras líderes comprenden al galardonado All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, donde Todos son Familia. Sin importar si son vacaciones entre amigos, padres e hijos, parejas, bodas, retiros corporativos o de incentivos o viajeros solos, todos son familia en estas propiedades que ofrecen servicios personalizados y amenidades exclusivas, tales como All-In Connectivity™, DreamBed™ y Sports Event Guarantee™. Para reenfocarse en relaciones y amistades valiosas, Hideaway at Royalton ofrece una experiencia sólo para adultos que incluye una exclusiva gastronomía y alojamiento preferencial para reforzar estar unido bajo el concepto Togetherness entre sus huéspedes. Disfrute a su manera en Royalton CHIC Resorts, una marca todo incluido que bajo su concepto “Party Your Way” brinda una vibrante y efervescente experiencia sólo para adultos para deleitarse con lo inesperado. A Millas de lo OrdinarioMystique by Royalton ofrece a los viajeros la oportunidad de conectarse con su entorno en una moderna colección de resorts estilo boutique que muestran una vibrante belleza infinita. En Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril promete a huéspedes mayores de 21 años, unas vacaciones únicas Completamente al Natural con todo incluido y acceso a una costa exclusiva para máxima privacidad. Memories Resorts & Spa diseña las mejores experiencias para vacaciones familiares, reunión de amigos o simplemente para relajarse en pareja, mientras que Starfish Resorts ofrece un valor increíble, un entorno impresionante y una rica cultura y herencia. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invita a los huéspedes a vacacionar como las estrellas con Vacation Like a Star™, una experiencia atractiva e interactiva con elementos famosos de la cultura pop de películas, música y deportes icónicos, mientras Escape de los Paparazzi en Planet Hollywood Adult Scene donde sus vacaciones sólo para adultos serán el centro de la fascinación y la atención con glamour y exclusividad.

Para más información acerca de Blue Diamond Resorts, visite www.bluediamondresorts.com

Acerca de Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds son líderes mundiales en el espacio TravelTech, conectando y empoderando a las empresas al facilitar puentes en el ecosistema de viajes en constante cambio y expansión. Nuestras plataformas tecnológicas basadas en la nube ofrecen acceso rápido y sencillo a una red global de productos de viaje, desde alojamiento hasta accesorios y pagos, mientras que la inteligencia y los datos enriquecidos ayudan a generar demanda. Al operar exclusivamente en el ámbito B2B, estamos en una posición única para impulsar el crecimiento de nuestros socios sin competir por el cliente final. Nuestros equipos de más de 3000 expertos en el terreno brindan experiencia local y apoyo para impulsar aún más el comercio, incluso en los espacios más difíciles de alcanzar. Nuestra combinación única de tecnología, datos y personas apasionadas sirve como catalizador para los jugadores de viajes B2B que buscan desbloquear todo su potencial.

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Sunwing Travel Group and Rex Resorts announce strategic alliance

CaribPR Wire, TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2018: Sunwing Travel Group announced today that the Group’s hotel division would begin operating six of Rex Resorts’ Caribbean hotels as part of a newly formed strategic alliance, effective December 01, 2018. As part of this landmark agreement, Sunwing’s growing hotel division plans to make significant improvements to each of the resorts over the coming years.

“We are excited to be entering into this partnership which reflects our commitment to the CARICOM countries of the Lesser Antilles.” said Stephen Hunter, President & CEO of Sunwing Travel Group. He added, “We look forward to increasing tourism in Grenada, Tobago and Barbados as we have recently done in St. Lucia and Antigua.”

Alison Palin of Rex Resorts also welcomed the news, “This strategic alliance will enable us to rejuvenate and further enhance these popular resorts which are all situated in prime beach locations. Leveraging Sunwing’s distribution and scale will allow us to boost our occupancy and tighten our operational costs and ultimately position these properties to provide even more value to our guests. We look forward to the continued support of our valued employees, local suppliers and tour operators as we finalize this exciting and transformational agreement.”

The six Rex Resorts will be absorbed within two of the hotel division’s brands: the new luxury boutique hotel collection, Mystique Resorts and the popular mid-market chain, Starfish Resorts. Mystique Royal St. Lucia will be the second addition to the Mystique Resorts brand, with the first opening later this month in Holbox, Mexico. The Starfish Resorts brand will see five new additions: Starfish Discovery Bay Resort, Barbados; Starfish Halcyon Cove Resort, Antigua; Starfish St. Lucia Resort, St. Lucia; Starfish Grenada Resort, Grenada and Starfish Tobago Resort, Tobago.

For the latest news and more information, visit www.sunwingtravelgroup.com

About Sunwing Travel Group

The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing Travel Group is comprised of two leading leisure tour operators, Sunwing Vacations and Vacation Express; Sunwing Airlines, Canada’s premier leisure airline; SunwingJets, a luxury private jet charter service; together with the Group’s own travel retail businesses, SellOffVacations.com and Luxe Destination Weddings. Blue Diamond Resorts is the Group’s hotel division, an innovative organization that operates popular resort brands including Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, Royalton Luxury Resorts, CHIC by Royalton Luxury Resorts, Memories Resorts & Spa, Starfish Resorts and Mystique Resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico; while NexusTours is a full-service destination management company offering affordably priced and reliable ground transportation, popular tours and excursions, as well as other travel management services.

Sunwing Travel Group y Rex Resorts anuncian una alianza estratégica

CaribPR Wire, TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2018:Sunwing Travel Group anunció hoy que, a partir del 1.° de diciembre de 2018, la división de hoteles del Grupo comenzará a operar seis de los hoteles de Rex Resorts en el Caribe como parte de una alianza estratégica recientemente formada. En el marco de este acuerdo sin precedentes, la creciente división de hoteles de Sunwing planea realizar mejoras significativas en cada uno de los complejos turísticos en los próximos años.

“Nos entusiasma participar en esta asociación que refleja nuestro compromiso con los países de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caribbean Community, CARICOM) de las Antillas Menores”, mencionó Stephen Hunter, presidente y director ejecutivo de Sunwing Travel Group. “Esperamos aumentar el turismo en Granada, Tobago y Barbados como lo hemos hecho recientemente en Santa Lucía y Antigua”, agregó.

Alison Palin, de Rex Resorts, también recibió con agrado la noticia: “Esta alianza estratégica nos permitirá rejuvenecer y mejorar aún más estos populares complejos turísticos, todos ubicados en playas privilegiadas. Aprovechar la distribución y escala de Sunwing nos permitirá aumentar nuestra ocupación y ajustar nuestros costos operativos y, en última instancia, posicionar estas propiedades para brindar aún más valor a nuestros huéspedes. Esperamos contar con el apoyo continuo de nuestros valiosos empleados, proveedores locales y operadores turísticos mientras finalizamos este emocionante y transformador acuerdo”.

Los seis Rex Resorts se absorberán en dos de las marcas de la división de hoteles: la nueva colección de hoteles boutique de lujo, Mystique Resorts, y la popular cadena de mercado medio (mid-market), Starfish Resorts. Mystique Royal St. Lucia será la segunda incorporación a la marca Mystique Resorts, que se inaugurará posteriormente este mes en Holbox, México. La marca Starfish Resorts tendrá cinco nuevas incorporaciones: Starfish Discovery Bay Resort en Barbados; Starfish Halcyon Cove Resort en Antigua; Starfish St. Lucia Resort en Santa Lucía; Starfish Grenada Resort en Granada y Starfish Tobago Resort en Tobago.

Para obtener las últimas noticias y más información, visite www.sunwingtravelgroup.com

Acerca de Sunwing Travel Group
La compañía integrada de viajes más grande de América del Norte, Sunwing Travel Group, está compuesta por dos operadores turísticos de viajes de ocio líderes, Sunwing Vacations y Vacation Express; Sunwing Airlines, la principal aerolínea de viajes de ocio de Canadá; SunwingJets, un lujoso servicio de vuelos privados, junto con los negocios minoristas de viajes propios del Grupo, SellOffVacations.com y Luxe Destination Weddings. Blue Diamond Resorts es la división de hoteles del Grupo, una organización innovadora que opera marcas populares de complejos turísticos, incluidos Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, Royalton Luxury Resorts, CHIC by Royalton Luxury Resorts, Memories Resorts & Spa, Starfish Resorts y Mystique Resorts en todo el Caribe y México; mientras que NexusTours es una compañía de gestión de destino de servicio completo que ofrece transporte terrestre, excursiones y visitas populares, así como otros servicios de gestión de viajes confiables a precios razonables.

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Replay Destinations and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to open the most anticipated resort in the Caribbean in 2021


Arton Capital has been appointed strategic advisor and exclusive sales agent in the MENA region for Half Moon Bay Antigua

MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Appointed by acclaimed resort development company Replay Destinations, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will manage one of the most highly anticipated projects in the Caribbean – Half Moon Bay Antigua, a spectacular 132-acre oceanfront resort set to open in 2021.

Rosewood Half Moon Bay will accommodate guests in 47 pavilion-style suites which include an ultra-luxurious three-bedroom presidential suite. The hotel’s innovative architecture is guided by an Eastern Caribbean aesthetic and is finely tuned to meet the desires of today’s affluent explorer. The resort will also feature an exclusive residential component comprised of branded oceanfront and ocean view residences, and just 10 exceptional estate home parcels. Amenities will include beachfront pools, tennis courts, Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and a biodynamic farm- all on 8,000 feet of oceanfront. Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua is set to become the most exciting place to dine and drink in the Caribbean as this lush oasis will feature restaurant and lounge concepts inspired by the flavours, colours, and culture of the West Indies.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is renowned for creating one-of-a-kind properties in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Their ‘Sense of Place’ philosophy allows guests to immerse themselves in the essence of these exciting locations. The combination of Rosewood’s Sense of Place approach and Antigua’s incredible natural environment will create the ideal personalized experience for each and every guest.   “We are honored to be the stewards responsible for re-imagining this legendary property,” said Michael Coyle, Chief Executive Officer of Replay Destinations. “Together [with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts], we believe that what we will create at Half Moon Bay Antigua will be the finest resort in the Caribbean and one of the finest in the world.”

Half Moon Bay Antigua is being envisioned and developed by Vancouver-based property development company, Replay Destinations. Replay has appointed global financial advisory firm, Arton Capital as its strategic advisor for Antigua’s Citizenship by Investment Program and exclusive sales agent in the MENA region for their affluent clientele. With Arton’s initiative, and Replay’s proficient team, the vision to develop an authentic and timeless resort for international guests and potential real estate investors has created a globally anticipated opportunity.  “I fell in love with Half Moon Bay in Antigua the first time I walked on its beach. At that point, I knew it had the potential to become a breathtaking resort. I am thrilled that Replay and Rosewood saw the same opportunity and they are making it happen,” said Armand Arton, founder and president of Arton Capital.

About Replay Destinations

Replay Destinations is a Vancouver-based destination development company that operates within the United States, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Working with visionary private equity firms, landowners, municipalities, and other developers and families with legacy holdings, Replay develops and operates authentic and enduring must-visit destinations for guests and potential real estate purchasers alike, in turn enhancing the market awareness and economics of the destination.

About Arton Capital

Arton Capital is a leading global financial advisory specialized in empowering governments attract foreign direct investments. Arton advises over ten countries on the design, implementation and management of residency and citizenship by investment programs and enables investors successfully meet their goals. Furthermore, as a trusted and visionary advisor to real estate developers, Arton plays a critical role in the alliance of strategic partners for the realization of significant real estate projects.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Rosewood® Hotels & Resorts manages 24 one-of-a-kind luxury properties in 15 countries, with 16 new hotels under development.  Each Rosewood hotel embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities.  The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Beijing.

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interCaribbean cancels St Thomas and St Croix planned operations

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – interCaribbean Airways with a heavy heart must advise the Caribbean traveling public that services to St Thomas and to St Croix are canceled.  We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this causes those customers with planned travel arrangements on these flights.

interCaribbean has been working for some months to have the USVI filings process completed, for which it is not possible to manage simultaneously with the setup of all other operations in parallel.  Such has been the process, that other requirements to setup at the airports are unable to be advanced without this completed.

interCaribbean over a month ago deployed an additional aircraft to Tortola in readiness for these flights but given the unusually lengthy processes to get to a starting point, it has become clear that the approval process and our priorities are not aligned.  interCaribbean will now redeploy the aircraft into other operations and growth opportunities.  We operate in 13 countries and have not faced the prolonged or protracted challenges of setting up an operation timely in any country.  We wish to acknowledge we have seen the full cooperation from the CPB (Customs and Border Protection) and the TSA (Transport Security Administration) Agencies in receiving their early and timely approvals for both St Thomas and St Croix.

A key element at any new city served is selecting a partner handling company. In the case of the USVI, we are confronted with handling costs that are three to four times the norm across our entire network of cities.  We simply will not pay such outrageous prices.  We cannot expect to have to double our everyday affordable low airfares to compensate, for we will not see support from the traveling public.

Given the work necessary to make these cities a viable destination with airfares for which we have become known, we have elected to postpone until the winter season of this year 2018 and give time and opportunity to consider other options to create effective partner handling, and for all authorities to take all the time needed.  Should we find a satisfactory point.  We will update the traveling public as we move forward and keep you appraised.

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About interCaribbean

interCaribbean operates EMB 120, Twin Otter and shortly ERJ145 aircraft connecting the Turks & Caicos Islands, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Dominica, St Lucia and St. Maarten and shortly new services to Aruba and Curacao. Domestic flights are operated in the Turks & Caicos Islands, as well as in Jamaica between Kingston and Montego Bay.

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interCaribbean launches new Tortola flights

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – interCaribbean Airways, celebrating 25 years of continuous service, is pleased to announce new schedule services from Tortola to five new cities this winter season, making 22 cities served.

New services will begin from February 1, 2018 with nonstop flights from Tortola’s Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) to: -

St Thomas (STT) (Cyril E. King Airport

2 flights daily

St Croix, (Henry E Rholsen Airport)

1 flight daily

Sint Maarten (SXM) (Princess Juliana International Airport)

2 flights daily

Dominica (DOM) (Douglas-Charles Airport

3 flights weekly

One stop to Castries, St Lucia (SLU) continuing from Dominica (DOM)

3 flights weekly

Today interCaribbean provides competitively priced nonstop flights between Tortola and Antigua, San Juan, and Santo Domingo, with same day connecting flights to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas.

“We believe interCaribbean is the first schedule airline to offer 7 nonstop destinations from the British Virgin Islands,” said Mr. Trevor Sadler, CEO for interCaribbean. “Our planned connections current and new are designed to minimize layover times.”

Founded as Inter Island Airways in 1991 by Turks Islander, Mr. Lyndon R. Gardiner, Chairman of interCaribbean, the airline started as a charter service, and embarked on a program of adding scheduled international destinations, gradually adding larger and faster aircraft.

“The plan to connect the Caribbean and the wider international market continues to grow and is coming along nicely,” said Mr. Gardiner. “There are now a lot of connections between residents of the destinations we serve, and, by offering new connective options we hope to stimulate an increase in tourist and business travel in the region.”

interCaribbean entered the BVI market in 2016 with direct flights between the BVI and Antigua, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. By July 2017, the airline introduced three, weekly scheduled direct flights between the BVI and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

For more information on destinations and reservations, visit www.intercaribbean.com

About interCaribbean
interCaribbean operates EMB 120, Twin Otter and BE99 aircrafts connecting Turks & Caicos, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, the US Virgin Islands, Dominica and St. Maarten/St. Martin. Domestic flights are provided in Jamaica between Kingston and Montego Bay, as well as flights within the Turks & Caicos Islands.

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All New Royalton Negril Offers Family-Friendly Savings of 55% and One Child Free This Fall!

TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Royalton Luxury Resorts is giving families up to 55% off all-inclusive vacations at Royalton Negril, plus one child can stay, play and eat FREE on All-in Luxury® family-friendly holidays for all ages!  Guests that select a Luxury Family Suite or Luxury Presidential Suite between August and December will also receive resort credits of up to $150 or up to $300 with a Diamond Club™ upgrade.

Family getaways at Royalton Negril that are booked by August 31st, will offer a non-stop fun-filled stay where special savings make it easier for everyone to come along.  Siblings, cousins and friends are welcome to play all day at the on-site splash pad, or enjoy a host of non-motorized watersports like paddle boards and kayaks all included.  Younger children are sure to enjoy the safe and supervised Clubhouse Kids Club, where activities like face painting, arts & crafts and mini chef classes are always on the go. For more independent young guests, the Hangout Teens Lounge offers a variety of age appropriate activities like PlayStation duels, billiards, and beach Olympics.

For the whole family, a 2017 All-in Luxury® vacation is made perfect with a variety of premium amenities that include handcrafted DreamBed™ mattresses, high thread count sheets, double-headed rain shower, large soaker tub, and Diamond Club™ upgrades with butler service where travelers can enjoy an even more effortless stay. For those who prefer to stay online and share their holiday, All-in Connectivity™ features include unlimited free long distance calls to North America and parts of Europe as well as complimentary resort-wide Wi-Fi for all devices, making it easier to stay connected with home.

Royalton Negril’s unique footprint sprawls along one of Negril’s famous beaches, offering three distinct vacation experiences: the fun-filled family-friendly resort, a Diamond Club™ area for superior service and the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril. Groups, families or those who seek a more superior vacation are sure to select the Diamond Club™ Chairman’s Building for unparalleled waterfront views and an industry-leading four-bedroom oceanfront suite with separate butler entrance, ocean view bedrooms and a large terrace for delicious meals al fresco.

To take advantage of these great savings on your next family all-inclusive vacation, visit www.royaltonresorts.com or contact your travel agent.

About Royalton Luxury Resorts

Epitomizing modern elegance, award winning Royalton Luxury Resorts offer All-In Luxury® vacations in some of the world’s most popular tropical destinations, including Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Cuba. Boasting an array of world-class all inclusive features including the premium, handcrafted DreamBed™, unlimited reservation-free luxury dining, All-In Connectivity™ with complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room long distance calling, a Sports Event Guarantee™, and more. Many of the resorts cater equally to families and couples alike, with industry-leading supervised kids and teen activities offered at no additional cost combined with family-friendly accommodation and dining options. Royalton Luxury Resorts will expand its offering of upscale and elegant vacation experiences with the addition of two new resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana, scheduled to open late 2017 and Royalton Bavaro, scheduled to open this coming Winter 2017/2018.

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Blue Diamond Resorts Announces New Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana, Opening Late 2017

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Blue Diamond Resorts is excited to announce the development of a 168-suite Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana resort, a modern and luxurious adults-only oasis adjacent to the award-winning Royalton Punta Cana. Hideaway at Royalton Luxury Resorts have become a top choice among adult travelers seeking superior accommodations, premium service and gourmet dining in popular beachfront destinations including Cancun, Jamaica and Saint Lucia.

This news follows the announcement earlier this Spring that the resort chain has broken ground on the development of a new Royalton Bavaro Resort.  ”There is a lot of demand for the Royalton collection of resorts in Punta Cana and we look forward to creating another elegant and refined all-inclusive experience.” said Jordi Pelfort Managing Director of Blue Diamond Resorts.

The exclusive Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana will be a redesigned resort that offers guests over the age of 18 elegant accommodations, complimentary extras such as afternoon hors d’oeuvres in exclusive pool and beach areas, waiter service, cold towels poolside, lens cleaning, and in-room amenities like aromatherapy, a custom beach bag and upgraded room service. For Diamond Club™ guests, premium services include preferred room locations, in-suite liquor, a pillow menu and spa discounts.

For recreation and entertainment, guests of Hideaway have unlimited access to all facilities at the Royalton Punta Cana including its world class Royal Spa and three spacious pools. Royalton’s All-In Luxury® service offers flexibility with unlimited reservation-free gourmet dining featured in 10  restaurants including seven signature à la carte restaurants such as Hunter Steakhouse and the ever-popular Zen teppanyaki restaurant.

For more information on this new resort experience from award-winning Royalton Luxury Resorts, visit our website www.bluediamondresorts.com

About Blue Diamond Resorts
Since inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has risen to become the Caribbean’s fastest growing resort company with 32 properties exceeding 13,500 rooms in six countries. Taking an innovative approach to differentiating brands under each market’s demands, Blue Diamond Resorts’ ever-expanding portfolio is more impressive than ever.  Award-winning All-In Luxury®Royalton Luxury Resorts offer signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, modern Sports Event Guarantee™ and in-suite wellness elements such as the exclusive handcrafted DreamBed™.  Royalton Luxury Resorts’ adults-only sub-brands include Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations with access to the services and facilities at a nearby Royalton Luxury Resort, plus the stylish All Exclusive™ CHIC by Royalton, a social vacation experience with around-the-clock luxury amenities. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril has been revived to provide those over 21 an upscale and elegant naturist vacation along an exclusive shore for the ultimate in privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa is an experience designed to impress the entire family featuring on-site splash parks, a popular kids club with famous themed characters Toopy & Binoo™, and an innovative teen’s lounge. Adults-only concepts from Memories Resorts include Sanctuary inside of Grand Memories and Memories Caribe, a beachfront paradise in Cayo Coco. Starfish Resorts are solely found in Cuba and offer amazing value for customers with convenient locations and comfortable accommodations.

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Expedia names Blue Diamond Resorts as Top Chain, Partner of the Year 2016

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Last week, Expedia presented Blue Diamond Resorts with the Partner of the Year – Top Chain Award, to recognize the chain’s exponential growth and impressive sales, as well as the strong and dynamic relationship between the two companies in the Caribbean. The event, held at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas drew industry leaders from major hotel chains located throughout the region for an evening of appreciation.

“Expedia has grown significantly across the Caribbean region in recent years, and Blue Diamond Resorts has shared in this progression,” said Jordi Pelfort, Managing Director of Blue Diamond Resorts. “We are equally innovative companies in our domains and this award solidifies the relationship we share with one another in the Caribbean, during a mutually important period.”

Over the past year, Blue Diamond Resorts’ ever-expanding portfolio of vacation experiences has provided the opportunity to work closely with Expedia. This growth has allowed us to be a strong and collaborative Expedia partner, maximizing the tools that Expedia provides. These range from the Expedia Partner Central dashboard that allows us to engage in real-time conversation with clients, to the Market Management and Media Solutions teams which help us create a better sense of awareness in important regions. As a result, we have enjoyed great year-over-year improvement in net room nights booked.

Looking ahead, Blue Diamond Resorts is expanding their portfolio and diversifying the resort experiences beyond its signature and award-winning Royalton Luxury Resort brand.  At the end of March, Blue Diamond Resorts will revive the legendary Grand Lido Negril resort in Jamaica for a completely au naturel, boutique experience with just 26 exclusive rooms.

About Blue Diamond Resorts
Since inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has risen to become the Caribbean’s fastest growing resort company of 32 properties exceeding 13,500 rooms in six countries. Taking an innovative approach to differentiating brands under each market’s demands, Blue Diamond Resorts’ ever-expanding portfolio is more impressive than ever.  Award-winning All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts offer signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, modern Sports Event Guarantee™, and in-suite wellness elements such as the exclusive handcrafted DreamBed™.  Royalton Luxury Resorts’ adults-only sub-brands include Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations with access to the services and facilities at a nearby Royalton Luxury Resort, plus the stylish All Exclusive™ CHIC by Royalton,  a social vacation experience with around-the-clock luxury amenities. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril has been revived to provide those over 21 an upscale and elegant naturist vacation along an exclusive shore for the ultimate in privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa is an experience designed to impress the entire family featuring on-site splash parks, a popular kids club with famous themed characters Toopy & Binoo™, and an innovative teen’s lounge. Adults-only concepts from Memories Resorts include Sanctuary inside of Grand Memories and Memories Caribe, a beachfront paradise in Cayo Coco. Starfish Resorts are solely found in Cuba and offer amazing value for customers with convenient locations, comfortable accommodations.

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Air Canada Inaugurates Year-Round Service between Toronto and Port of Spain, Trinidad

New non-stop, twice-weekly service to be operated by Air Canada Rouge

MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Air Canada today inaugurated new year-round service between Toronto and Trinidad. This morning’s departure of Air Canada Rouge flight AC1880 marks the beginning of twice-weekly, non-stop flights from Toronto to Port of Spain’s Piarco International Airport.

“Air Canada is very pleased to inaugurate this new, year-round service between Toronto and Port of Spain as part of our ongoing global expansion. In addition to being a popular vacation destination for Canadians, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago have longstanding ties, with many Canadians of Trinidadian descent visiting friends and relatives, and there are also substantial business ties. This new service will connect conveniently with our extensive domestic and international network through our Toronto-Pearson global hub,” said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada.

Air Canada’s Toronto-Port of Spain flights will operate with a 280-seat Boeing 767-300ER featuring two classes of service with 24 Premium Rouge seats and 256 seats in Economy Class. Flights provide for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption and, for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access in Toronto, priority boarding and other benefits.

FLIGHT

DEPARTS

ARRIVES

DAYS of the WEEK

AC1880

Toronto at 8:45

Port of Spain at 15:10

Tuesday, Thursday

AC1881

Port of Spain at 16:35

Toronto at 21:25

Tuesday, Thursday

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents. Canada’s flag carrier is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2015 served more than 41 million customers. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 64 airports in Canada, 57 in the United States and 90 in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,330 airports in 192 countries. Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. For more information, please visit: www.aircanada.com, follow @AirCanada on Twitter and join Air Canada on Facebook.

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Forbes Travel Guide Announces 2016 Star Rating Awards

154 Hotels Across the Globe Achieve the Coveted Five-Star Award, with Forbes Travel Guide Now Rating in 29 Countries and More than 100 of the World’s Top Destinations

Paris Wins Nine Five-Star Hotel Awards in its First Year as a Forbes Travel Guide-Rated Destination, Joining Macau with the Most Top Hotels

Four Seasons Dominates with Six New Five-Star Hotels; The Caribbean and Mexico Emerge with Distinctive Five-Star Winners, Large and Small; The Langham, Chicago Earns a “Double Five” for its Hotel and Spa

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its 58th list of worldwide Star Rating recipients, including 42 new Five-Star hotels, 101 new Four-Star hotels and 57 new hotels in the Recommended category.

Forbes Travel Guide now rates properties in 29 countries throughout The Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region and expects to double its size again in the next year with expansion into the Middle East and Africa. The 2016 Five-Star hotel winners now total 154 — the most in Forbes Travel Guide’s history. The company continues its uniquely selective process for recognizing the finest properties in the markets it rates, rewarding intuitive, gracious service —  which makes winning an award one of the most prestigious achievements in the industry.

In addition to the Five-Star hotel winners, two new restaurants earned Five-Star awards, bringing the total to 56. Two new spas achieved Forbes Travel Guide’s highest honor, pushing the tally to 47 Five-Star spas. See the complete Star Rating list here.

“We are delighted to recognize the 2016 Star Rating recipients, a phenomenal group of hotels, restaurants and spas,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. “These properties set an unimpeachable standard of excellence in hospitality at a moment when the proliferation of voices claiming to provide unbiased ratings online is exploding. With Forbes Travel Guide-rated properties, there is no ambiguity, no doubt: based on a stringent set of standards developed and refined over six decades, our ratings are now accepted and embraced worldwide. We are proud to congratulate each of the owners, property managers and their teams, and everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today. Together, we help discerning consumers make better luxury travel decisions worldwide.”

Forbes Travel Guide also recognized a total of 410 Four-Star hotels, 187 Four-Star restaurants and 180 Four-Star spas, as well as its list of 159 Recommended hotels and 68 Recommended restaurants in the markets it rates — the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Costa Rica, England’s Home Counties, London, the French Riviera, Paris, Berlin, Florence, Milan, Rome, Geneva, Bangkok, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo.

A Snapshot of the List: Highlighting the Big Winners and Trends

  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts made the strongest showing among hotel brands, with six new Five-Star hotels in Florence, Italy; Geneva, Switzerland; Hangzhou, China; Papagayo, Costa Rica; Paris, France; and Whistler, Canada. It also dominated the overall Five-Star hotel list, nabbing 26 of the 42 spots. This is the first time in the company’s history it has achieved six new Five-Star hotels in a single year.
  • Paris was the year’s biggest winner among new destinations, debuting with nine Five-Star hotels: Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée; La Réserve Paris; Le Bristol Paris; Le Meurice; Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris; Mandarin Oriental, Paris; The Peninsula Paris; and Shangri-La Hotel, Paris.
  • Italy also scored high, with eight hotels earning Five-Star accolades in the country’s first year as a rated destination. Rome continues to be a hot luxury destination, boasting four Five-Star hotels (Hotel de Russie, Hotel Eden, Hotel Hassler Roma, J.K. Place Roma). Florence clinched three Five-Star awards (Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Hotel Savoy, Portrait Firenze) and Milan took one (Mandarin Oriental, Milan).
  • In the Asia-Pacific region, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake became the first-ever Five-Star hotel in that newly rated destination. China now has a total of 10 Five-Star hotels, with three first-time winners this year. Palace Hotel Tokyo became the first Japanese-branded hotel ever to receive Five-Star recognition. Peninsula achieved two new Five-Star awards, one in Tokyo and another in Bangkok.
  • Distinctive independent boutique properties around the world continue to gain recognition, including The Goring, London; J.K. Place Roma, Rome; La Réserve Paris; and Portrait Firenze, Florence; and. All garnered Five-Star awards for the first time. Coworth Park, set in the English Royal County of Berkshire, also earned the top honor — demonstrating that the highest levels of service and facilities can be found in all locations, at all property types and in all parts of the world.
  • Langham Hotels & Resorts nabbed its first Five-Star award in the U.S. The Langham, Chicago won the top honor for both its hotel and spa.
  • The Caribbean and Mexico scored big wins. In the Caribbean, large branded hotels such as Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve joined independent boutique properties like Barbados’ Sandy Lane Hotel in earning first-time Five-Stars. Mexico had six Five-Star hotels on the list in Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Punta Mita.
  • In the U.S., Wequassett Resort and Golf Club became the only Five-Star hotel on Cape Cod, its first time winning the coveted honor. It joined Five-Star properties from destinations as diverse as New York City (eight Five-Star hotels); Las Vegas (five Five-Star hotels); and Park City, Utah (two Five-Star hotels).

For details on how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, visit http://www.forbestravelguide.com/about/forbes-travel-guide.

To view the complete list of 2016 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating recipients, visit http://www.forbestravelguide.com/about/awardwinners.

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide is the originator of the prestigious Five-Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry’s most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the most prestigious standard for luxury hospitality worldwide. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.

ForbesTravelGuide.com combines the objectivity and heritage of the Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating system with insightful recommendations from a hand-selected group of travel experts, tastemakers and Forbes Travel Guide inspectors. ForbesTravelGuide.com is the exclusive online destination for Forbes Travel Guide’s list of Star-Rated hotels, restaurants and spas, and gives its registered members exclusive access to special offers and curated experiences from select Forbes Travel Guide partners.

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$1,200 of Travel for Each $1,000 Added to Seaborne Travel Accounts

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Seaborne Airlines, the fastest growing airline in the Caribbean, has announced it is making travel even cheaper and easier!  We are offering $1,200 of travel for each $1,000 for the next three weeks when customers add funds to their Seaborne accounts.  There is no limit to the amount you can add to a travel account, so the more money added to an account, the more money you will save!  Seaborne will provide you with a $200 gift certificate for each $1,000 added to your account.  The gift certificates can be used for travel through December 31, 2014 with no restrictions or blackout dates.

 Amount Added to Travel Account         Value of Seaborne Gift Certificates
 ------------------------------         -----------------------------------

                                 $1,000                                       $200

                                 $2,000                                       $400

                                 $3,000                                       $600

                                 $4,000                                       $800

                                 $5,000                                     $1,000

                                $10,000                                     $2,000

Unlike “coupon books” offered by other airlines, Seaborne travel accounts, and the gift certificates, can be used to book travel to any city served by Seaborne through an online account.  The coupon books offered by other airlines also don’t come with the 20% discount Seaborne is offering.

With service to 18 airports throughout the Caribbean; connecting service to American, JetBlue and Delta at San Juan, Puerto Rico; two pilots on every flight; a flight attendant on our new Saab 340 aircraft and the outstanding dependability Seaborne is becoming known for, the Seaborne Travel Account offers the greatest value in air service in the Caribbean.

Seaborne travel accounts have been especially popular with travelers in the Virgin Islands where Seaborne operates up to 30 flights a day between St. Thomas and St. Croix – three times as many flights between the islands as the next largest airline.

Existing Seaborne Travel Account customers can add funds to their accounts by contacting Seaborne toll-free at 866-359-8784 or by sending an email to [email protected] and new customers can create an account by calling Seaborne toll-free at 866-359-8784.

About Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines has been operating in the Caribbean for over 20 years, carrying over two million customers safely.  Seaborne operates over 2,100 monthly departures throughout the Caribbean to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Vieques, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, La Romana, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago, St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis.

CONTACT: Michael Ritzi, [email protected]

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