El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma, a collection of Gourmet Inclusive properties along the Caribbean coast, are offering the Fall Madness Promotion of more than 50 percent off, encouraging guests to book their fall getaways now.

Travel Weekly's Gay Nagle Myers spoke with Marriott International's Rob Steigerwald about Marriott's plans for expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America, the region's importance to the U.S. sector and Marriott's development plans for emerging markets.

The Westin Guadalajara officially opened on September 12, 2011 and is located in one of the most prestigious areas of the thriving metropolis of Guadalajara, rich in both technology and culture. The Expo Guadalajara is next door, and the World Trade Center, corporate offices, and numerous shops are nearby.

Hilton Worldwide announced that it has signed a franchise development agreement with Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe for the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Scheduled to open in Q2 2012, Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort forms part of the company's aggressive expansion campaign to grow the Hilton Worldwide portfolio throughout Mexico and Latin America.

Necker Island, the private island owned by Virgin Atlantic Chairman Richard Branson, is back in business following a fire on Aug. 22 that destroyed the eight-bedroom Great House.

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that as of Sept. 15 its subsidiary RockResorts will no longer manage Tempo Miami as part of its luxury hotel brand.