The second phase of the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel renovation will be completed on Dec. 1, unveiling 319 guestrooms and suites, Puerto Rico's first Hammam spa, two pool lounges with butler service and a second restaurant from chef Juan Jose Cuevas. Built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt, the historic San Juan hotel is in the final stage of completing a $200 million redo. The first phase opened in October 2012 and included event spaces and 1919, the lobby bar and signature restaurant also helmed by Cuevas. "The prestige that the Vanderbilt represents for Puerto Rico is unsurpassed.

Hyatt Hotels and Playa Hotels & Resorts are planning to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun. Formerly Dreams Cancun, the resort’s multi-million dollar renovation began June 1, and it is expected to reopen in late 2015 as Hyatt Ziva Cancun.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has confirmed a 13 per cent rise in revenue for the second quarter when compared to the same period in 2013. This was matched by a six per cent increase in room nights compared to the same time last year. The brand has also seen a six percent year on year rise in revenue from its ‘basket of hotels’, which refers to the 216 hotels that have been part of the brand for over seven years.