MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH GRUPO PUNTACANA AND MAC HOTELS TO BRING W HOTELS BRAND TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The beachfront new-build project in Uvero Alto is expected to feature 349 guest rooms |
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH GRUPO PUNTACANA AND MAC HOTELS TO BRING W HOTELS BRAND TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The beachfront new-build project in Uvero Alto is expected to feature 349 guest rooms |
Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - Dominican Republic - Industry economy
- Hotel projects
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2022-10-28
Marriott International, Inc., today announced the signing of a management agreement with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels to begin construction on the W All-Inclusive Punta Cana in Uvero Alto, an adults-only, all-inclusive luxury property in the Dominican Republic.
This hotel is expected to be the first W Hotels property in the market and one of the first W All-Inclusive resorts globally.
W All-Inclusive Punta Cana Uvero Alto is anticipated to feature 349 guest rooms with balconies and plunge pools, as well as several suites.
With immersive and dynamic adult-focused programming, plans for the resort include a spa with 11 treatment rooms, a retail area, three pools with pool bars and eleven food and beverage destinations.
“Punta Cana is the perfect destination for both the W Hotels brand and an all-inclusive luxury resort,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International.
“We look forward to bringing the vision for this fun adult playground to life with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels.”
Today’s agreement is a result of the diversification and growth strategy of Grupo Punta Cana. The pioneering work of the company has contributed to the development of more than 40,000 hotel rooms in the area.
The region generates the equivalent of 6.8% of the Dominican Republic’s GDP in the tourism sector and has become the province with the highest per capita income in the country.
“The signing of W Punta Cana Uvero Alto demonstrates our strong commitment to tourism development in Uvero Alto. This project is set to elevate the hotel supply in the region and generate about 600 new jobs,” stated Frank Elías Rainieri, President and CEO, Grupo Puntacana.
For MAC Hotels, the original developer of this project, the investment represents its third project in the country. MAC has evolved its hospitality strategy in which the company has traditionally been both an owner and the operator for all of its projects until now.
“Today’s signing with Grupo Puntacana and Marriott International allows us to move up to the next stage in our company’s growth and development, and we thank both Marriott and Grupo Puntacana for the confidence they have shown us. We are excited to provide an unparalleled experience for guests coming to the beaches of Punta Cana,” stated Begoña Amengual, CEO, MAC Hotels.
The project is expected to break ground in the coming months with an anticipated opening date in 2025.
About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy, its highly awarded travel program.
About W Hotels Worldwide
Born from the bold, 24/7 culture of New York City, W Hotels has redefined hospitality for over two decades, breaking the norms of traditional luxury wherever the iconic W sign lands. With nearly 60 hotels around the globe, the detail-driven design, iconic Whatever/Whenever service and buzzing, signature Living Rooms create an experience that is often imitated but never matched. Dynamic and invigorating, the brand celebrates each travelers’ desire to uncover the destination through a lens that is distinctly W. W Hotels Worldwide is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition.
About MAC Hotels Group
MAC Hotels was created in the 1980’s by Mr. Miguel Amengual Cifre and his wife, Mrs. Begoña Delgado. Today, the family-owned company has been transitioned to its second generation, handled by Begoña, Miguel and Aina Amengual, who each hold different management roles. The group owns and manages its 7 hotels under its brands Pure Salt Luxury Hotels, dedicated to the luxury segment, and MAC Hotels, which is a family-oriented brand. Both brands represent a total of 1,920 hotel rooms, in addition to which the group manages a residential complex luxury apartments known as Pure Salt Residences. One of the key pillars of MAC Hotels has been constant reinvestment in its properties to maintain them up to date, and the high satisfaction of its guests and employees.
About Grupo Puntacana
Grupo Puntacana is a pioneer company in large scale tourist and economic development. With over 52 years of trajectory, it has envisioned and developed a successful real estate community and airport in a paradisaical destination in the Dominican Republic. Through its initiatives in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Grupo Punta Cana has become a reference for its creation of new jobs while enhancing the local culture and taking care of the environment.
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