One of the world’s largest hotel management companies, the Wyndham Hotel Group, has announced that it is entering the Cayman Islands with the management contracts for two resort hotels on Grand Cayman.

Following an extensive remodeling, the Gran Meliá Colon hotel has re-opened its doors in Seville. The five-star hotel is housed in a seven-story high-rise located in the heart of the city, within short walking distance of main historical sites such as the bullfighting ring, the Real Maestranza. Located in Seville’s old quarter, the hotel has 189 rooms that have been transformed into works of art. Maintaining historical and cultural relevance, as well as traditional Spanish details, was a priority in the design and played an influential role in the creation of the new, luminous interior. The Gran Meliá brand’s philosophy of timeless luxury with an avant-garde flair is noted in every corner of the hotel, while still allowing the hotel’s local personality to come through. Gran Melia Colon, like all Gran Meliá hotels, offers a boutique hotel within the hotel, known as “RedLevel.” With 43 luxury rooms, spread out across seven floors, guests of RedLevel are welcomed by a personal concierge and private butler. Perks for RedLevel guests include VIP treatment when dining at the hotel or at the spa, in-room Nespresso coffee machines, aroma-therapy products, private check-in, and access to the RedLevel Living Room, an intimate lounge. The RedLevel client will have access to a business center with high-speed Internet connection 24 hours a day.

Hilton Hotels Corporation said that as part of a previously announced corporate headquarters relocation from Beverly Hills, Calif., to the greater Washington, D.C., area, the company has chosen Fairfax County, Va., as its new home. Hilton is currently negotiating with prospective landlords in Fairfax County and will announce a site as soon as a lease is finalized. The relocation, which will significantly reduce the company’s operating expenses, is part of Hilton’s ongoing business reorganization and follows a thorough review of Hilton’s major corporate locations. Potential locations in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area were evaluated against multiple criteria, including costs and suitability of available commercial space. Hilton will invest at least $17 million in the move and create more than 300 permanent, full-time jobs in Fairfax County within the next 36 months. The comprehensive incentive program for the relocation to the Commonwealth of Virginia and Fairfax County totals $4.6 million in cash grants and other significant incentives. The company also qualifies for a Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit.

Hilton Hotels Corporation announced that it has entered into franchise license agreements with Louis Wane for three hotels on the islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, in French Polynesia. Three existing hotels will be re-branded as the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa and the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa.

Last week Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa officially opened the doors to a $125 million resort expansion, the new, 162-family suite Italian Village. It is the most significant expansion project undertaken by Sandals Resorts International, parent company of Beaches Resorts, to date.

The opening of the 184-room Doubletree by Hilton in San Juan marked the arrival of the Doubletree brand in the Caribbean. The property, formerly the Best Western Hotel Pierre, underwent a year-long, $20 million renovation of rooms, public areas and meeting space. Located next to the Museo de Arte in San Juan’s Condado section and within walking distance of the beach, the hotel offers in-room Internet, flat-screen TVs, a microwave and mini-fridge in all guestrooms as well as a full-service business center, Wi-Fi , four meeting rooms, a fitness center, bar and restaurant. Rates begin at $189 per room, per night, single or double.