By the Caribbean Journal staff

Hilton has opened another new hotel in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The new Hilton Guadalajara Midtown is the second Hilton Hotels and Resorts property in Guadalajara.

The addition comes as Hilton is also planning to open a host of new resorts in Mexico as the result of a new strategic alliance with Playa.

Hilton Hotels and Resorts now has more than 60 hotels across seven brands in Mexico.

The new 225-room hotel includes amenities like a pool, a gym, a signature eatery, two bars and almost 10,000 square feet of flexible event space.

“As we continue to expand our presence throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, Mexico continues to be a priority as one of our fastest growing and most developed hospitality markets in the region,” said Jorge Giannattasio, senior vice president and director of operations at Hilton for the Caribbean and Latin America. “The debut of Hilton Guadalajara Midtown reinforces our commitment to offer innovative products and exceptional services to meet the changing needs of our guests around the world.”

Every room has a 55-inch flat screen television, an espresso maker, a rain shower and large workspaces with desks and ergonomic chairs, among other amenities.

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By Caribbean News Now contributor ST THOMAS, USVI — Democrat Albert Bryan has emerged victorious over incumbent US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp in a runoff election on Tuesday to become the ninth elected governor of the USVI Bryan ended the night with 11,796 votes to Mapp’s 9,766, according to the Election System of the […]

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By Youri Kemp Caribbean News Now associate editor youri@caribbeannewsnow.com NASSAU, Bahamas – Hundreds of residents gathered on Wednesday for a march through downtown Nassau that ended with a public protest in Parliament Square, primarily over a rise in electricity prices in The Bahamas, along with a few other matters of public concern in relation to […]

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

A little over a year after Hurricane Maria, the island of Puerto Rico is about to set a major milestone .

The destination’s cruise industry is projecting more than 1.7 million cruise passengers in the fiscal year 2019, which would set a new record, according to Carla Campos, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Campos made the announcement as Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess cruise ship made its first-ever call in San Juan this week.

Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Carla Campos with Royal Princess Captain Nick Nash.

“The arrival of this spectacular vessel, added to other first cruise visits that are being recorded, help contribute to the breakthrough that the tourism industry is experiencing on the island,” Campos said.

Puerto Rico’s cruise industry rebounded quickly in the wake of last year’s storms, a rebound that has now largely been matched by the island’s hotel sector.

“We are very grateful to have the confidence of the cruise industry, evidenced by the increase in the number of vessels that are arriving to the island,” Campos said. “We are working hard with our industry partners to offer the best and most varied alternatives of service, offers and entertainment as a destination, so that the cruise lines continue to trust in Puerto Rico and increasing their visits to the Island, which will undoubtedly result in a strong boost to the development of our economy.”

— CJ

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