The resort report: what's new in the hotel world
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.
The Somerset on Grace Bay has reopened for the 2023/2024 season following a refresh. Many of the 53 luxury accommodations have undergone upgrades or total refurbishments, including installation of top of the line kitchen equipment. The Somerset has also upgraded each unit’s minibar to reflect and embrace the Turks & Caicos lifestyle, inclusive of sun prep: sunscreen and sun recovery: soothing aloe, Liquid IV drink enhancements and ice rollers. The exteriors of the property received facelifts, the common areas, including the resort’s lobby, have been updated with bright and modern new colour palates to reflect the surroundings of Grace Bay.
The Somerset on Grace Bay has also rolled out new offerings and amenities to cater friend and multi-generational family group getaways such as a “Girls Retreat on Grace Bay” package, complete with a catamaran cruise. For families, rooms feature “Parents Survival Kits” which includes books by local authors, coloring books and crayons, and bath toys.
The Somerset on Grace Bay will be offering 10% commission to travel advisors who book directly with the hotel, as well as a host of added amenities.
Built as a private riad with intimate courtyards and lush gardens, the newly opened St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, marks the debut of the St. Regis brand in Morocco.
The hotel offers 83 guestrooms and 17 suites from 32 square-metres, all with a private balcony facing the Mediterranean Sea, including an 1,800 square-feet Presidential Suite.
All guests of the hotel will enjoy the signature St. Regis Butler Service, which presents personalized offerings like garment pressing and packing services.
The resort exudes Moroccan charm and pays tribute to the Andalucian cultural legacy of the area.
Centrally located in Cancun’s popular Hotel Zone, the newly renovated 540-room HiltonCancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort is set along 600 feet of beachfront between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon. Just 10 miles from Cancun International Airport, the resort represents the company’s 90th hotel in Mexico and 10th all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort is set along 600 feet of beachfront between the Caribbean Sea and features five diverse dining options from an Asian show kitchen to Italian, with five bars including a rooftop and beach bar. Clients can enjoy an array of entertainment, with multiple pools–including an exclusive kids pool – and a kids and teens club. The resort also features a relaxing sun deck, new spa, beauty salon and fitness centre.
