Sunquest has released the 2009-2010 edition of its dedicated RIU brochure, which features RIU’s full lineup of resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and new this year – Costa Rica.
The Breezes Puerto Plata Resort will close for the summer on May 1 and will no longer operate under the Breezes flag.
After $30 million in enhancements, the long-awaited opening of Couples Tower Isle has finally arrived. On April 12, 2009, the property, formerly known as Couples Ocho Rios, will be officially unveiled.
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts officially made its entrance into the American market with the opening of Banyan Tree Mayakoba, off Mexico’s Riviera Maya. The resort features an all-pool villa designs and Banyan Tree spa concept, including a one-of-a-kind Rainforest hydrothermal therapy experience.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced its Hyatt Regency brand debuted in Russia with the opening of the 296-room Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg. Situated in Russia’s fourth-largest city and the capital of the Ural region, the hotel is the second Hyatt property in the country following Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow.
The 402-room InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino will complete its property-wide renovation program this summer with the unveiling of its redone 8,500-square-foot casino.




