Viceroy Hotel Group News
Viceroy begins construction at Ombria Resort
Construction has begun at Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort. The news marks a key development milestone in the lead up to the opening of the first phase of Ombria Resort in early 2022.
Misland Capital snaps up Sugar Beach in St Lucia
Sugar Beach, formally the Jalousie Plantation, was developed by the Myers family who became beneficial owners in 2006. Nestled between St Lucia’s iconic pitons, set in 130 acres of pristine rainforest on the site of an 18th century sugar plantation, it is now established as one of the leading five-star resorts in the Caribbean.
Viceroy Los Cabos opens in Mexico
Los Angeles-based Viceroy Hotel Group has debuted its 15th property worldwide with opening of Viceroy Los Cabos. The latest addition to The Viceroy Icon Collection, Viceroy Los Cabos is located in the heart of San José del Cabo on the picturesque coast of Baja California.
Brenda Hidalgo, public relations and communications manager, Viceroy Riviera Maya
Breaking Travel News talks to Brenda Hidalgo, public relations and communications manager, Viceroy Riviera Maya, about the hotel’s victory at the World Travel Awards and how it feels to have been voted the best in the region by the acclaimed organisation.
Mikael Svensson, general manager, Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai
Breaking Travel News catches up with Mikael Svensson, general manager, Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai at Arabian Travel Market. Discussing the newly opened property, we learn what it brings to the competitive hospitality sector in the Middle East.
Viceroy Central Park launches New York Weekend Wellness programme
Viceroy Central Park is launching a new Weekend Wellness initiative for spring, promoting mental and physical wellbeing in The Big Apple. The hotel has teamed-up with Fit Tours NYC, specialists in Central Park fitness tours and MNDFL, the go-to destination for meditation and relaxation in the city, offering guests a perfectly balanced weekend break.
Viceroy plans Panama resort for 2019 opening
Viceroy Hotel Group has confirmed plans for Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama, a resort and residences set to open in 2019. The destination will feature 186 modern guest rooms, including 42 overwater villas along 457 acres of coastline - with three miles of private white sand beaches, plus sailing, surfing and hiking adventures just beyond the door.
ATM 2016: Anton Bawab, regional president, Viceroy Hotel Group
ATM 2016: Anton Bawab, regional president, Viceroy Hotel Group talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market about the expansion of the brand across the United Arab Emirates and plans for a new property in Turkey.
New appointment for Viceroy Hotel Group
Mike Walsh as been appointed as Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for the Americas region comprising North and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico for Viceroy Hotel Group effective June 22, 2015. In his newly created role, Walsh will be supporting the continued expansion planned for the Americas region.
New appointment for Viceroy Maldives
Viceroy Maldives has appointed Mr Joachim Schuette as their new General Manager succeeding Mr Mark Sterner as of 1 December 2014. Mr Joachim Schuette joins Viceroy Maldives following his pre-opening General Manager position at Velaa Private Reserve Island in the Maldives.
Viceroy to redevelop 17th Century convent at UNESCO World Heritage site
Viceroy Hotel Group and KIT Capital announced today their partnership in the redevelopment of Obra Pía, a UNESCO World Heritage site located within the exclusive Old City in Cartagena, Colombia.
Viceroy expands into South America with Colombia property
Viceroy Hotel Group is planning the redevelopment of Obra Pía, a UNESCO World Heritage site located within the exclusive Old City in Cartagena, Colombia. Upon completion in early 2016, Convento Obra Pía, Viceroy Cartagena, the hotel group’s first branded property in South America, will boast 102 luxury guest rooms within a majestic restored 17th-century convent off the coast of Cartagena.