The stories of these new associates include Luccardo, who was recruited to work at the hotel's front desk from the Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs orphanage, and Hermine, who was part of the hotel's intern program and will be an entry-level supervisor.

Beaches Resorts partnered with the American Sailing Association to launch a new sailing program at its three resorts in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos. The Sailing Fun Experience consists of four two-hour sessions to introduce guests to sailing.

The company will introduce its Breathless® Resorts & Spas brand in the popular Riviera Maya region of Mexico with Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, the second resort from AMResorts’ newest brand.

The agreement with ADIA for the sale of these three EDITION hotels was announced when the first, The London EDITION, was sold to ADIA in January 2014. Marriott expects to sell the third, The New York EDITION (5 Madison Avenue) to ADIA in the first quarter of 2015.

The new ME Barcelona will boast 173 rooms that encompass the brand’s attributes and standards, including an ‘Aura Manager’ who will personally attend to the stay of each and every guest, ensuring a truly unique and unforgettable experience. ME by Meliá has already established award-winning hotels in London and Madrid.

Meliá Las Américas Suites & Golf Resort, recognized by IAGTO and the only resort with direct access to the Varadero Golf Club (an 18-hole par-72 golf course) has recently received the HolidayCheck Award 2015 by positioning itself as one of the most popular beach hotels in Cuba.