nterval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group IILG +2.32 percent, has added to its exchange network Jungle Bay Resort & Spa on Dominica in the West Indies. The mixed-use property has been featured in publications including National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times, and Travel + Leisure as a model of ecotourism, while winning numerous awards for its sustainable development.

STR Global reported a mostly positive picture of hotel performance across South America after launching data on several new markets across the continent. Year-on-year revenue per available room (RevPAR) for year-to-date August 2011 has increased by 26.8 percent to $95, mainly due to increases in average daily rate (ADR), up 21 percent to $143.

“Contemporary comfort … timeless Caribbean charm” is the new resort slogan of the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa as announced by general manager Edgar Roelofs.

Sandals and Beaches Resorts added five more U.S. gateways to its Mega Fam agent trips. Originally slated to run through Nov. 29, the new gateways extend the offerings through Dec. 11.

AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and brand management services for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas, will officially debut the adults-only Secrets Marquis Los Cabos in Mexico this fall.

Meliá Hotels International announced a positive first summer season for its four adults-only hotels. The Meliá de Mar Hotel and Sol Cala Blanca Hotel, both in Majorca; the Sol Ibiza Hotel; and Sol Menorca Hotel have all exceeded expectations with improved occupancy and room rates thanks to the new adults-only hotel experience for guests over 15 years of age.