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Hyatt Regency to Open in Puerto Rico, Part of New $1.5 Billion Project

Melia’s New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the top all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic just took things to the next level. Spanish hotel giant Melia has officially opened its new Grand Reserve at the Paradise Palma Real, a 432-room …

Melia Opening Costa Rica Hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia is returning to Costa Rica. The Spanish hotel giant has signed a deal to rebrand the Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort as the new Sol Tamarindo. The rebranding will take effect Aug. 1, according …

Melia Opens New All-Inclusive in Cuba

By the Caribbean Journal staff The largest hotel company in Cuba has added another major new all-inclusive to its portfolio: the Melia Internacional in Cuba’s tourism hub of Varadero. It’s a decidedly modern, innovative resort, immediately becoming perhaps the most …

Melia Opens Two New Punta Cana Beach Hotels

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been a busy few weeks for one of the biggest hotel companies in the Caribbean — and now Melia is at it again. Melia has unveiled the fruits of its $30 million project to …

Melia Opens a Major New All-Inclusive in Cuba

By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba has a major new all-inclusive resort on the beach-filled island of Cayo Santa Maria. Melia Hotels International has opened its new Paradisus Los Cayos, the fourth Paradisus-branded hotel in the country. The new-build property …

The Dominican Republic Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff It just might be the most luxurious all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic — and now it’s officially open. The new $110 million Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real has officially made its debut in …

The 10 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts

Punta Cana: it’s the beating heart of the most popular destination in the Caribbean, home to thousands of rooms, spectacular beaches and an unmatched collection of all-inclusive resorts. But navigating the sea of all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana isn’t easy. …

Cuba Travel Is Making a Comeback

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor U.S. demand for travel to Cuba is making a steady comeback. Since May, tour operators like insightCuba, are seeing increases in leads and bookings, while new hotels on the island are about to launch and …

Melia Is Opening Two Punta Cana All-Inclusive Hotels

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Melia Hotels is planning a major relaunch in Punta Cana. The company is planning to transform its Melia Caribe Tropical resort into two standalone all-inclusive hotels: the Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort …

Melia Splitting Punta Cana Resort into Two Properties

By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia is splitting one of its signature Caribbean resorts into two distinct all-inclusive properties, the company announced this week. Melia will be transforming the Melia Caribe Tropical into Punta Cana into two resorts: the adults-only …

Melia to Open New Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Melia is adding another all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana, the company announced this week. The new Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real is set to make …

Excellence Oyster Bay Opens in Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Jamaica’s most highly-anticipated resorts in some time has officially debuted in Greater Montego Bay. Excellence Group has opened its new adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay, the brand’s first property outside of Mexico and the …

Expedia, Melia Partner on Package Bookings

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced a new booking partnership with Expedia. Spanish hotel giant Melia has announced a “strategic technology relationship” with Expedia that will enable the global chain to offer …

Circle by Melia Coming to Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia’s newest luxury brand is making its debut in the Dominican Republic — and it will be its most exclusive property yet. Circle by Melia, a new “brand experience” the company says is a “whole new …

Paradisus Is Expanding in the Mexican Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new Paradisus-branded resort is coming to the Mexican Caribbean. The new Paradisus Playa Mujeres is Melia Hotels International’s newest project in the region, with plans to open later this year in the Playa Mujeres …

Melia Adds Five New Cuba Hotels, With More to Come

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hotel giant Melia has unveiled a major new expansion of its hotel offering in Cuba. The company has added 5 hotels with a total of 409 rooms to its portfolio in Cuba in the first …

Melia Rebranding Puerto Rico Property

Melia Hotels and Resorts has announced that it will be rebranding its Puerto Rico property as the Melia Coco Beach. Previously part of the Gran Melia portfolio, the hotel will undergo renovations throughout 2017, the company said in a release. …

Melia Nassau Beach Completes $19 Million Renovation

The Melia Nassau Beach resort in New Providence has completed a $19 million renovation project that first began back in 2014. The 694-room resort has been “completely transformed,” according to the property, with 102 rooms belonging to Melia’s The LEVEL …