Wyndham Hotels and Resorts recently announced that a 497-unit luxury Wyndham resort now being developed at Cap Cana, an oceanfront community on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic near Punta Cana, is expected to open in October.

Sol Melia Vacation Club (The CLUB) announced the opening of its latest CLUB resort, The Reserve at Paradisus Punta in the Dominican Republic, which features 192 luxury oversized one-bedroom suites and one-bedroom master suites with lavish amenities such as plasma TVs in the living room and bathroom, hydro massage showers, private balconies, Jacuzzi for two, fully-equipped kitchenettes, lagoon style swimming pool, children’s pool and children’s recreation area, and world class spa.

The 488-room Rose Hall Resort & Country Club, on the grounds of an 18th century plantation in Montego Bay, has completed a $40 million redo.

Occidental Hotels & Resorts added Royal Hideaway Playacar to its summer sale by offering a fifth night free at the resort. That translates into $600 in savings per couple. In addition, Occidental has lowered rates and extended its summer sale on Grand and Allegro vacations at resorts throughout Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

Beaches Resorts released 2009 dates for its ‘Beaches Friends Forever’ (BFF) package, a weekend getaway to select Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos for girls only.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts announces it now offers potential candidates looking for exciting careers with the group a one-stop resource: http://www.starwood.jobs/. This new site allows candidates to tailor their job search according to their requirements (geographical location, brand preferences, etc.) and at the same time allows for greater effectiveness and efficiency in the recruitment process.