Hotel and Resorts News and Notes for March 2025
by Briana Bonfiglio
Photo: Sonesta Maho Beach Resort
While most big hotel news is covered by TMR and hosted on its Hotels and Resort page, some smaller news bits deserve attention. Below you can find rolling hotel news bites from the last four weeks that travel advisors, industry professionals, and frequent travelers should know about.
21c Museum Hotels Launch New, Immersive Art Suites
Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla’s New General Manager
Cherry Blossom Suite Debuts at Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C.
Fairmont Golden Prague Preps to Open with Leadership Appointments
GO Pool Debuts at Flamingo Las Vegas
Hiltons of Chicago Names New Sales Director, Citywide Strategy
Hyatt Regency Maui Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Exclusive Offers, Events
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Partnership with Shaun White’s Snow League
New Japanese Restaurant Debuts at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
New Director of Sales and Marketing for Marriott Resorts in Aruba, Grand Cayman
Resorts World Las Vegas Appoints New COO, CFO
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth Appoints New Resort Manager
Six Senses Launches Women’s Wellness Program
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in St. Maarten Opens New Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
New, immersive art suites have debuted at 21c Museum Hotels. The “Nightwatch” Suites by Chris Doyle, which feature the artist’s colorful, multimedia works, are now available to book at the Bentonville, Cincinnati, and Lexington properties.
Dominique Lorent has been appointed the new general manager of Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla. She has 20 years of hospitality experience and previously led the opening of Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadéro, the brand’s first hotel in France.
Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C. has unveiled its first-ever Cherry Blossom Suite and packages. The luxury Full Bloom Suite Retreat package includes in-suite massage, a personal chauffeur, a chef-crafted box picnic lunch, and more, and is available to book from March 1 to May 4.
In preparation for its grand opening in spring 2025, Fairmont Golden Prague has named Gerhard Struger as regional vice President and Managing Director, Marek Tichý as lead architect, and Chef Maroš Jambor as Chef de Cuisine at Zlatá Praha.
Alison Wallace has been promoted to director of sales, citywide strategy for The Hiltons of Chicago, which includes Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel. Wallace begins the role on April 1 and has been part of the sales team for 25 years.
A brand-new pool complex will open in Las Vegas just in time for the spring season. Flamingo Las Vegas’ GO Pool is a $20 million project adding a multi-pool complex and 30-seat swim-up bar, as well as 33 VIP cabanas, across nearly 1.5 acres.
Expect lots of deals, events, and extras for Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa‘s 45th anniversary. The resort has a 15% off standard rates discount, plus other offers, and will host activations and special events throughout the year.
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a partnership with three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White’s Snow League, a professional winter snow league. Starting in March at W Aspen, it will offer exclusive experiences around the Aspen Snowmass competition.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has unveiled a new restaurant, KOMO, that blends Japanese cuisine with Hawaiian hospitality under the direction of Tokyo-born Chef Kiyokuni “Kiyo” Ikeda.
Carolina Voullieme is the new multi-property director of sales and marketing for Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort. She has more than 20 years of experience, including managing renovations at Aruba Marriott.
Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed Carlos Castro as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Castro will lead the company’s financial strategy, operational execution, and long-term growth initiatives.
Thibaut Asso has been appointed as the new resort manager of Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth. He was formerly the resort’s director of sales and marketing from 2020 to 2023, and the complex director of sales and marketing for luxury Marriott properties such as The St. Regis Aspen and W Aspen.
Six Senses has launched a women’s-only wellness program just in time for Women’s History Month in March. The bespoke 3-, 5-, and 7-day journeys are tailored to each individual to optimize health and wellness benefits.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in St. Maarten has debuted the Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar, an exclusive venue for plane-spotting, cocktails, and elite views. It is located on the ninth floor of the new Ultimate Adults-Only Club.
