Meliá Hotels International has announced further growth in Venezuela with the addition of its third hotel: the Meliá Puerto Ordaz, a new 150-room property scheduled to open in 2015. As part of its growth strategy Meliá prioritizes alliances with local partners in high-growth countries and regions.

The 40-room resort, a member of Elite Island Resorts' collection of Caribbean properties, now offers three beachfront room categories, the remodeled 1748 Restaurant & Bar, upgraded tennis courts, a gift shop and a personal check-in service.

www.villacelesteestate.com announced that the official Grand Opening of its 8-bedroom exclusive property, located in the eco-touristic capital of the Caribbean, Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic will be on November 1, 2013. This property is the first of its kind to open in the central eco-touristic part of the Dominican Republic.