Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has opened a professionally-staffed National Sales Office in Toronto, Canada, which is ALHI’s first office outside of the United States, and 14th National Sales Office (NSO) overall.

In light of today's economy, there has been a backlash against the overdeveloped 5-star resorts, which are quickly becoming unreachable for the American traveler. Instead, the Caribbean is returning to its original comfort and charm, as commented by Caribbean T+L columnist David Swanson in the April issue.

The recent opening of the 52-room Coral Beach Club in Oyster Bay, St. Maarten, is the latest addition to the island’s high-end hotel product, according to Roy Marlin, tourism commissioner, shown left.

Sol Meliá Vacation Club, an international leisure vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe has added a new location at Coco Beach, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico to its growing portfolio.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., the luxury hospitality organization, launched a new website, designed to educate and engage discerning travelers through comprehensive solutions to their traveling needs.

After news surfaced earlier this month that Hilton Hotels Corporation abruptly terminated its lease agreement of the Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa resort effective May 16, Travel Agent learned Thursday that Wyndham Hotel Group has entered “initial discussions with the government of Tobago” to operate the facility, according to Richard Roberts, Wyndham Hotel Group’s vice president of communications.