Melia Hotels International (MHI) remains on the innovation path by adding a new safety auditing system in three of its 26 hotels in Cuba. The E-Cristal system of Cristal International Standards will help maintain optimal accommodation standards.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a master development agreement with LATAM Hotel Corp. to develop 10 Hyatt Place hotels in Central America and Mexico and that Hyatt affiliates have entered into franchise agreements with LATAM Hotel Corp. for the first five hotels.

The Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa held its grand opening on Monday with a lavish affair. The resort, which first opened its doors in December 2013, is Sandals Resorts International’s first property on the island.

Following a brief closure to undertake a wide-ranging enhancement program, Sandals Barbados will reopen its doors on January 28, 2015. As of now, April 24, clients can book a Luxury Included stay at Sandals Barbados for travel from January 28, 2015 through December 2016 with rates starting at $659 per person, per night.