The average price paid for a hotel room around the world rose by three percent during 2014 compared with 2013, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). However, the Caribbean reported four percent index growth. The global HPI stood at 113 at the end of 2014.

Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts announced the signing of the company’s third deal in the first quarter of 2015. Secrets Papagayo Resort & Spa will also be the second property for the company in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica at PeninsulaOn the heels of celebrating its 10th Anniversary and completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo announces the launch of its enhanced food and beverage program featuring Cena Sociale Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, Sol y Sombra Latin Market & Seafood Grill and Tico’s Lounge.

Welk Resorts Sirena del Mar in Cabo San Lucas is set to reopen March 9, following repairs and renovations after Hurricane Odile.

The stories of these new associates include Luccardo, who was recruited to work at the hotel's front desk from the Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs orphanage, and Hermine, who was part of the hotel's intern program and will be an entry-level supervisor.

Beaches Resorts partnered with the American Sailing Association to launch a new sailing program at its three resorts in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos. The Sailing Fun Experience consists of four two-hour sessions to introduce guests to sailing.