Real estate investments benefit greatly from hotel developments, and initiatives that directly increase tourism. Big brand endorsement and market confidence are key drivers in the real estate market - and 2020 is already shaping up to be robust with the following excitement announcements:
Harbour views at Kingston waterfront hotel
Jamaica is set to benefit from the opening of a 168-room property, in a multi-purpose complex on the Kingston Waterfront. It will include retail, on-site entertainment and commercial office spaces and is part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collectionrepresenting the brand’s debut in the Caribbean.Located on Ocean Boulevard overlooking the Kingston Harbour, the seventh largest natural harbour in the world, the property will feature an expansive pool deck on its first floor, as well as a fitness centre, lounge area, restaurant, cafe and bar.Hilton has planned continued expansion across the Caribbean and Latin America. It currently has a portfolio of nearly 150 hotels and resorts open to welcome travellers in the Caribbean and Latin America, including more than 20 hotels across the Caribbean.
Family hotel set to reopen in St Barths
The team at Le Guanahani remains hard at work to ensure the hotel reopens in October 2020.Plans are already in place to unveil a number of enhancements to its iconic facilities, including new beachfront suites and a spectacular outdoor area featuring an infinity pool.The Spa by Clarins will also introduce rejuvenating new treatments and beauty and wellness offerings, as well as a new state-of-the-art fitness centre.Continuing the hotel’s tradition as the most family-friendly resort on island, it will launch a new Kid’s Club with exciting educational programmes; and to guarantee the privacy for honeymooners and couples alike, there will be more private pools in the ocean view suites.As one of St. Barth’s most beloved icons, the hotel experience is looking forward to welcoming guests new and old to the charm and authenticity for which Le Guanahani is renowned.
Brand new resort in Antigua will have 5-acre natural park
A management agreement has been signed with Callaloo Cay Antigua for the brand’s first new-build resort in the Caribbean. The Waldorf Astoria Antigua is scheduled to open in 2020 and will offer first-class accommodations. Nestled in a sheltered cove along the south-eastern coast of Antigua at Morris Bay Beach, approximately 20 minutes from V.C. Bird International Airport, Waldorf Astoria Antigua will offer a tranquil escape on a sprawling 30 acres of pristine beachfront as well as a stunning bluff overlooking the Cades Bay.Stylishly designed to embrace the distinctive island landscape, the luxury resort will offer 95 guest rooms and 25 branded villas, including beachfront suites and hilltop accommodations. For ultimate relaxation, guests will indulge in the resort’s world-class spa, disconnect in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, or enjoy gentle breezes and azure waters on the beach.A five-acre natural park will be developed as part of the project, available for guests to enjoy an outdoor experience unlike any other.
