2013 was a busy and ambitious year for Belcampo Belize as it finished with the completion of several big projects. The company is kicking off 2014 with a new look for their lodge and two upgraded suites, the Jungle King Suites. The new design provides more inviting places to lounge, comfy new dining banquettes and …
Nayara Springs, a collection of 16 high-luxury private villas, opened in Costa Rica last month. Built atop an untouched mountain in the Arenal rainforest, the new property is surrounded by creeks, natural hot springs, and boasts sublime views of the third most active volcano on earth. The main attraction of Nayara Springs are the pools …
Sound the air horns and pack your puffer jacket, the world has a new wonder: Torres del Paine National Park. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in central Patagonia near the southern tip of Chile was recently named the 8th Wonder of the World by VirtualTraveler. com, which collected more 5 million votes from well-traveled site …
The Ritz Carlton Cancun has received its 16th consecutive AAA Five Diamond Award, making it the first hotel to receive this esteemed distinction. The luxury resort remains the only AAA Five Diamond resort in North America to receive triple honors from the AAA for not only the property but for its two restaurants, The Club …
Vida Vacations has opened its new Spa Towers at Grand Luxxe resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya, where each room features a private outdoor plunge pool to calm the senses and rejuvenate the body and richly decorated living spaces featuring calming palates of blues, grays and whites. Accommodations include a two bedroom, 2,570 square …
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort was recognized as one of the top ten hotels in the world by TripAdvisor in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is the only property in Mexico to have been acknowledged as one of the top 25 hotels worldwide and was also recognized as …
Viceroy Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Pilar Rios as the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for its two luxury Mexico resorts, Viceroy Zihuatanejo and Viceroy Riviera Maya. “Pilar comes to Viceroy with a consummate combination of experience and special skills, including an extensive sales and marketing background in Mexico with leading hotel …
Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Latin America Division announced that Andrea Carneiro has joined The St. Regis Mexico City as director of sales and marketing. Formerly the Director of Sales and Marketing at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Andrea brings more than a decade of experience in the Mexican luxury hospitality industry and is perfectly …
Las Alamandas, the beachfront hideaway on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has appointed Oscar Abel Rivero Estrada the general manager, announced Isabel Goldsmith, CEO and founder. Mr. Rivero is a veteran hotelier with 28 years of hospitality industry experience in Mexico, including serving in various positions with Hyatt Hotels in Acapulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. He comes …
The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau rounded out 2013 with an array of new excursions. With an increasing number of visitors each year, Cancun’s ancient Mayan roots, tropical jungles and pristine beaches bring guests from all around the world unique activities that create fond memories that make lasting impressions. To start off the year, the …