Hot on the heels of the spectacular launch of Sandals LaSource in Grenada, Sandals Resorts International has announced Sandals Barbados is set to temporarily close its doors to undergo a similarly exciting enhancement program. Additionally, newly-installed kitchens will help to deliver the highest level of Sandals service ever seen.

Meliá Vienna is set to open its doors in mid-February 2014. The stylish 253-room hotel will be the Meliá Hotels International’s first property in Austria.

Sandals LaSource Grenada, which opened Dec. 21 following a 10-month renovation of the former LaSource, is running at 80-85% occupancy in its first two months of operation, Sandals said.

Trump Hotel Collection, the next generation of luxury hospitality, and LSH Barra S.A. announce the development of Trump Hotel Rio de Janeiro.

The hotels Riu Palace Las Americas in Cancun and the Riu Palace Mexico, located in Playa del Carmen, have received awards from clients of the tour operator TUI Nordic. The award ceremony took place at the Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula, attended by nearly 100 tourist industry professionals.