Small Luxury Hotels of the World has much to celebrate as it closes out a year of exciting announcements and growth.

The Elegant Hotels Group in Barbados has added to its portfolio of properties with the acquisition of the Waves Hotel & Spa for $18 million.

Half Moon, A Rock Resort in Montego Bay, completed several enhancement projects that included the reopening of the historic Sugar Mill restaurant, lobby updates, the addition of a coffee shop called Lester's Cafe, and the renovation of the Cedar Bar and terrace overlooking the ocean.

Robert De Niro’s major planned resort on the island of Barbuda is “very much on track,” according to Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts has launched a new promotion, the Bride & Groom $1,000 Air Credit Promotion.

Antigua and Barbuda’s hotel development pipeline continues to grow. The latest announced project is a 10-acre, 150-room hotel on Valley Church beach in Antigua.