The new 323-suite, adults-only Chic Punta Cana by Royalton marks the debut of the Chic brand for Royalton Resorts. Located on Uvero Alto Beach, the resort has a DJ booth in the pool, poolside cabanas, an oxygen bar, outdoor disco, five a la carte restaurants, a buffet restaurant, a café and 24-hour room service.

The opening of Meliá Jardines del Rey was an authentic Christmas surprise, as the Cayo Coco-based, five-star all-inclusive resort was scheduled to cut the ribbon in early January. The resort teed off operations on its right wing, which features 624 rooms overlooking the swimming pool, sea and gardens.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. continues its growth momentum in Latin America and strengthens its presence in Colombia with the openings of Four Points Bogota and Four Points Barranquilla. Both hotels are operated by GHL Hotels under franchise agreements.

Followings its successful European debut with Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza earlier this year, Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands – announces plans for the beachfront Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, set to open in mid-2016.

AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group subsidiary, officially opened its first property in the U.S. and 36th overall in the form of the new Dreams Sugar Bay St. Thomas. The introduction of this new hotel for the Dreams Resorts & Spas brand marks another milestone for AMResorts.