Starwood Enters All-Inclusive Market

Starwood Hotels & Resorts enters the all-inclusive resort market with the debut of Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal in Costa Rica. Formerly known as Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort, the property will begin renovation of its 406 spacious suites and all public...
DoubleTree Alana Waikiki Wraps Up Renvation

DoubleTree Alana Waikiki Wraps Up Renvation

The DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki has completed its $16 million transformation, helmed by Tracey Simpson of Idea Innovative Designed Environments Associates (IDEA). The redesign of the hotel’s 317 guestrooms focuses on relaxation, sophistication, and...

Fairmont Journeys to Jakarta

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for a 380-key luxury hotel scheduled to open in 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Amenities will include a number of restaurants and lounges, Willow Stream Spa, and fitness and pool facilities. In addition, more than 37,000...
Eco Serendib Opens Next Month on St. John

Eco Serendib Opens Next Month on St. John

Eco Serendib Villa & Spa opens in June on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Despite having only eight suites, the ultra-luxury retreat is big on sustainability, with practices such as: 69 solar panels Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen appliances that use less energy than a...
Radisson Blu Dubai Downtown Debuts

Radisson Blu Dubai Downtown Debuts

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown has made its debut on the upper floors of a mixed used building. Featuring 242 guestrooms and suites, the property features meeting facilities, a business center, gym, and swimming pool. F&B options include Lemon Pepper...