Barcelona’s historic Hotel Granvia, from Nunez i Navarro Hotels’ collection, reopened following half a year of refurbishing work. Preserving the essence of the historic building where it is housed, the new establishment has been completely remodeled and redecorated in order to offer a modern and more welcoming style.

Marriott International is bringing its AC Hotels brand to the U.S. and Americas to fill what it believes is an industry void among millennial consumers. The brand, which currently has a portfolio of 79 hotels in Spain, Italy, Portugal and France, will launch in such metropolitan markets as New York, Miami and San Diego.

Ladera resort in Soufriere, St. Lucia, opened its new complex of suites at Paradise Ridge, set 1,100 feet above the sea. The suites are accessed from the main part of the resort by a landscaped footpath.

Travel Agent, along with several of our 35 Under 30 agents, recently had the privilege of touring the soon-to-be Couples Barbados, the first Couples Resorts property outside of Jamaica. In January of this year that Couples Resorts had finalized negotiations for the lease of the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort.