Domus Selecta, has included its first hotel in Cuba. The Hotel Santa Isabel is an exclusive establishment located in Old Havana, the historical heart of the Cuban capital. With this addition, the brand of hotels belonging to Hotusa Hotels now has presence in some twenty countries and enlarges its portfolio to over 200 member establishments.
The Leading Hotels of the World annual 2008 guide includes three hotel properties in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
A $34 million ongoing renovation has transformed Club Med Punta Cana into a luxury family escape. This May, the resort debuts a full service spa, free standing family suites with a private pool and revamped children’s programs with a mini water park.
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts launched its M.B.A. (Masters in Business Accommodations) marketing campaign. The campaign, which features professional athletes Cal Ripken Jr. and Jeff Burton as guest lecturers, teaches business travelers the value of their Priority Club Rewards points, while reinforcing the strengths of today’s Holiday Inn.
The Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino announced its new Tradewinds Club, a 59-room boutique hotel within the resort, slated to open by September. Travel Agent learned of the news Tuesday and thinks the club/hotel will add a little more spice to what already is a hot spot for younger couples and singles traveling to Aruba.
Switzerland-based Golden Tulip Hospitality Group announced that its Bangkok-based subsidiary, Golden Tulip South East Asia, will open 40 hotels in four years in 10 Asian countries.