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Playa Officially Opens New Dominican Republic Resort
Jewel Opens Second Dominican Republic Resort This Week
Jewel Resorts is opening its second resort in the Dominican Republic this week. The new family-friendly, all-inclusive ewel Palm Beach resort will open at the former Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. The 500-room resort is set in the Cabeza de Toro …
Five Top Dominican Republic Resorts Close for Hurricane Repairs
Five major resorts in the Dominican Republic have closed in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Hyatt’s flagship Dominican Republic resorts, the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana, both managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts, are closing “for a period of …
All-Inclusive Company Playa Names New VP of Sales
All-inclusive company Playa Hotels and Resorts has named a new Vice President of sales, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company, which owns, operates and develops all-inclusive hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean, has tapped Brad Cirino to the role. Cirino …
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Playa Names New Chief Investment Officer
Playa Hotels and Resorts has announced “organizational changes” to advance strategic growth, the company said. The centerpiece of the changes is the promotion of former executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Fernando Mulet to the newly-created position of Chief …
How Hyatt’s Acquisition of ALG Will Change the All-Inclusive Market
By Joe Pike Fernando Garcia-Chacon remembers a simpler day when it comes to running an all-inclusive resort, a time when a mostly three-star Spanish resort designed to attract the masses was run by one company. This story is part …
Top Caribbean Resort Sold for $55 Million
Playa Hotels and Resorts has sold another hotel in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has completed the sale of the former Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean for a total consideration of $55 million …
Hilton Just opened a New All-Inclusive in Playa del Carmen
Hilton has expanded its all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean with a new resort in Playa del Carmen. It’s called The Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen, and it’s part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The adults-only hotel is owned …
Playa Selling Caribbean Resort for $55 Million
By Alexander Britell Playa Hotels and Resorts has entered into a “binding agreement” to sell the Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real …
Playa Is Adding Another Resort in the Caribbean
By Alexander Britell Playa Hotels and Resorts is adding another new Caribbean resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access …
Playa Completes $34.5 Million Sale of Dreams Puerto Aventuras
Playa Hotels and Resorts has completed its sale of the Dreams Puerto Aventuras resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The company sold the resort back in November for a total consideration of $34.5 million in …
A Leading Punta Cana All-Inclusive Just Reopened
One of the leading all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana has made its return, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Palladium Hotel Group’s TRS Cap Cana began welcoming back guests this week in the most exclusive corner of the Dominican Republic’s tourism …
Hilton La Romana Complex Reopens in the Dominican Republic
Playa Hotels and Resort’s Hilton La Romana resort complex has officially reopened for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The complex, which includes the “Hilton La Romana An All-Inclusive Resort” and the Hilton La Romana An …
Playa Sells Mexican Caribbean Resort for $34.5 Million
By Alexander Britell Playa Hotels and Resorts has announced the sale of the Dreams Puerto Aventuras resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and …
The Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Is Open Again
Playa Hotels and Resorts has reopened another of its properties in the Caribbean-Mexico region, Caribbean Journal has learned. The latest relaunch by the company is the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos resort in Mexico. The family-friendly, all-inclusive resort is set …
Dominican Republic’s Hilton La Romana to Reopen in November
The HIlton La Romana resort in the Dominican Republic is reopening in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive resort, which is part of Playa Hotels and Resorts, will reopen on Nov. 15, according to the property’s Web site. …
Playa to Reopen Five More Resorts in October
Playa Hotels and Resorts is set to reopen five more of its properties in the Caribbean-Mexico region in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. That will include the relaunch of Panama Jack Resorts Playa del Carmen; Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta; …
Marriott Is Now Offering Caribbean “Workations”
It began with destinations like Barbados and Bermuda offering travelers the opportunity to apply for permits to work remotely from the islands for one year. Now some major hotel companies are embracing the new “workation” trend amid the pandemic, …
How to “Work From Paradise” in Punta Cana
The pandemic has changed the way many of us work — and for those who can do so remotely, being able to do it at the beach is, well, even more alluring. Following recent launches of work-from-home programs by destinations …
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