The Kessler Collection and Marriott International, Inc. have named New Mexico’s El Monte Sagrado as the latest member of the Autograph Collection, Marriott’s newest brand featuring independent hotels and resorts.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is offering a new collection, “Honeymoon by Small Luxury Hotels of the World,” featuring hand-picked packages and special offers. Choices range from Mongolia to Monte Carlo, Paris to Patagonia, Tanzania to Tasmania, or the classic honeymoon trilogy of the Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
JW Marriott plans to open 10 properties in five countries in 2010, bringing the total global portfolio of the brand to 54 hotels and resorts and 24,000 rooms. This growth represents an investment exceeding $2 billion by JW Marriott property owners and franchisees.
The Landings St. Lucia, A RockResort, is offering the Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free package, available April 12 to Nov. 24, 2010.
Fiesta Americana Vacation Club has opened a reservation center in Orlando, Fla. The center will book resort vacations mainly to Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.
Secrets Resorts & Spas opened its first property in Jamaica, the Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay.




