July's Top Hotel & Resort News

Leading global hospitality group Accor will work with its asset managers, Japan Hotel Reit Advisors (JHRA), to refresh and rebrand the Daiwa Resorts portfolio into Mercure and Grand Mercure hotels, adding nearly two dozen properties and more than 6,000 guest rooms under the Accor-operated umbrella in the Asian destination, with conversions set to take place throughout 2024

 

A top Mexican travel destination is getting another major vacation option after Hilton announced the signing of a management agreement for the 540-room Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort. The property is expected to open in November and now accepting reservations.

 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a new technology agreement with Sabre. Under this agreement, Sabre’s SynXis Central Reservation System will become the main Central Reservation System (CRS) for Hyatt hotels, beginning in 2024.

 

Club Med announced various new developments set to launch over the course of the coming year, including a new ski resort in Japan; completion of renovations at Club Med Punta Cana, the company’s North American family flagship resort; and a refresh of Club Med Buccaneer's Creek, the brand's unique resort in Martinique.

 

Marriott International and MGM Resorts International have announced an exclusive long-term strategic licensing agreement, creating MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. The new collection will launch in October and feature 17 of MGM's renowned properties, including a dozen resorts in Las Vegas.

 

One of the year’s most anticipated movies is Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, and hotels and resorts have taken the pink inspiration to heart with unique offerings inspired by the summer blockbuster.

 

Montage International has signed a contract to develop a pair of new resort properties on a 1,500-acre parcel of private peninsula in the booming Punta Mita development of Riviera Nayarit along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, with both properties expected to open in 2026.

 

Sandals Resorts International announced a new series of ‘Back to the Beach’ professional development events for qualifying travel advisors, with multiple dates planned throughout 2023’s third quarter.

 

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is reprising its Nick Jr. Friends Event at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya thus, which will offer up to 50 percent off stays. The event, which runs from Sept. 6-Oct. 22, also includes a generous number of immersive experiences with characters from such Nickelodeon shows as Blue’s Clues, PAW Patrol, Santiago of the Seas, Dora the Explorer, Butterbean’s Café and Shimmer and Shine.

 

The leisure and hospitality industry led the way for U.S. job growth in the month of June with a whopping 232,000 new hires, according to data from payroll processing firm ADP, released in July.

 

The 2023 Travvy Awards are here! These awards recognize travel advisors’ favorite destinations, hotels, ocean and river cruises and more. Winners will be announced at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center on November 2. Here are the All-Inclusive Resorts that made the list of nominees for this year.

 

A new package from MGM Resorts allows visitors to get up close with Bruno Mars. If you are looking to make this summer 24k golden, this new package from MGM Resorts is for you. Guests will be able to get up close to the singer as his Las Vegas performances at the Dolby Live.

 

Hilton New York Times Square announced the new Aladdin’s Times Square Palace suite to celebrate the property’s proximity to Disney’s Aladdin the Musical on Broadway. Located just feet from the New Amsterdam Theatre, travelers staying at the hotel will feel transported to Aladdin’s city of mystery with only a one-minute walk between the theater and hotel.

 

The Riu Palace Macao Hotel is coming soon. The refreshed resort will reopen on September 9, 2023, in Punta Cana. The hotel revitalizes the vacation experience and has added new features, including the newest Elite Club by RIU Concept, with a 24-hour, all-inclusive experience.