U.S.-based Apple Leisure Group is expanding in Europe by taking a majority stake in Spanish chain Alua Hotels & Resorts.
The all-suite O:LV Fifty Five Hotel is expected to open in San Juan's Condado neighborhood by Christmas. The 26-room boutique hotel is a sister property to the O:Live Boutique Hotel.
The Hilton Playa Del Carmen was previously the Royal Playa del Carmen, and the Hilton La Romana was the Dreams La Romana. The Hilton Romana is now two separate resorts, one for adults only.
Royalton Luxury Resorts is welcoming the newest addition to its portfolio, Royalton Cancun, slated to officially open its doors next month.
Following a US$30 million renovation and repositioning, Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort is scheduled to reopen under its new branding on Dec. 15.
Apple Vacations has introduced an enhanced agent loyalty program called Royalties Xchange that includes real-time conversion of points to cash on a Virtual Visa card.