Hotels

Groundbreaking of Unique Project Kittitian Hill Resort in St. Kitts

It has been rare to see commencement of construction on a new Caribbean resort project during these last few challenging years, but Kittitian Hill achieved that landmark event this week with a ground breaking ceremony and rapid progress towards completion of the resort’s first villa.

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Reflags Urban Property in the Dominican Republic

Favored by its strategic location, comfortable guestrooms, avant-garde style and gourmet restaurants, the former Barcelo Lina has been reflagged as the Barcelo de Santo Domingo in an effort to further link this property with the beautiful city it is located in.

Sol Melia Reports Nine-Month Profits Up 50.9 Percent.

Sol Meliá presented results for the first nine months of 2010 which show a profit of 71.7 million euros, compared to 47.5 million euros in the same period in 2009, an increase of 50.9 percent, meeting market expectations after generating revenues of 976.7 million euros compared to the 899.9 million euros in the previous year.

NH Hotels Sees EBITDA Double in the First Nine Months

NH Hotels said the adverse economic situation it encountered in 2009 has undergone a major turnaround during the first nine months of 2010 leading to a significant improvement towards recovery in the group’s basic activity. NH Hotels’ revenues totaled 980.5 million euros, a 9.4 percent rise, and its EBITDA reflected both the strong recovery in the market and a large increase in productivity. The company generated an EBITDA totaling 102.2 million euros, more than double the figure for the same period in 2009, due mainly to an improvement in the hotel business in all the markets where NH Hotels operates.

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort to Become St. Croix’s First All Inclusive

Divi Resorts, the Caribbean travel expert, announced the launch of Divi Carina All Inclusive Beach Resort as the only all-inclusive beach resort in St. Croix. Beginning Jan. 7, 2011, guests can experience modern guestrooms, dining at four fabulous restaurants, live entertainment, St. Croix’s only casino, superior island hospitality and more for one great price.

Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central Offers Winter Rates

Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central is offering special winter rates featuring a 10 percent discount for stays of three consecutive nights or more starting at 140 euros ($193) for a Central or Executive room through March 31.