Blue Diamond Resorts announces that Paradise is Open with official hotel reopening dates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Diamond Resorts has announced the official reopening dates for its resorts in the Dominican Republic, Antigua, Jamaica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Mexico and Costa Rica. The company will be welcoming back guests at its hotels and resorts in the coming months, offering an unparalleled vacation experience just in time for winter. With extensive health and safety measures in place following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the local and national ministries of health, Blue Diamond Resorts is prepared for the gradual reopening of 17 hotels, adding to the six properties that have already reopened in recent months.

As we prepare to welcome back our valued guests for an exceptional vacation in paradise, we are committed to providing a safe experience with increased safety protocols and cleaning measures, said Jordi Pelfort, President of Hotels and Resort at Sunwing Travel Group. With many travel plans on hold and months of staying at home, we want to ensure that every guest enjoys a well-deserved vacation in paradise and trusts that their well-being is safe in our hands.

Reopening dates for Blue Diamond Resorts properties are listed below:

Destination	Resort	Opening Date
Dominican Republic	Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Spa	01-Oct-20
	Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana	01-Oct-20
	Royalton Splash Punta Cana Resort & Spa	01-Oct-20
	Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa	01-Nov-20
	Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Resort & Spa	01-Dec-20
Jamaica	Royalton Negril Resort & Spa	15-Jul-20
	Hideaway at Royalton Negril	15-Jul-20
	Grand Lido Negril Au Naturel All-Suite Resort	15-Jul-20
	Royalton Blue Waters Resort & Spa	01-Oct-20
	Royalton White Sands Resort & Spa	01-Oct-20
Antigua	Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa	29-Nov-20
Grenada	Royalton Grenada Resort & Spa	29-Nov-20
Saint Lucia	Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa	01-Nov-20
	Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia	01-Nov-20
	Mystique St. Lucia by Royalton	01-Dec-20
	Starfish Saint Lucia	15-Dec-20
Costa Rica	Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica	01-Dec-20
Mexico	Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa	15-Jul-20
	Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun	15-Jul-20
	Mystique Holbox by Royalton	15-Jul-20
	Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun Resort & Spa	29-Oct-20
	Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun	15-Dec-20
	Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun	15-Dec-20

The companys Safety-Assured Vacations program safeguards both guests and staff members with nine pillars of protection including new physical distancing guidelines, increased staff training, a 360 Clean Approach for all common areas and Diamond Clean Guest Rooms, where each touchpoint is thoroughly disinfected. The hotel management group has also partnered with industry-leading global health and security risk management organization, Cristal International Standards, to ensure application of health and safety protocols with Cristals POSI-Check audit-program applied across its hotels.

To provide further protection to guests, those who book directly via a Blue Diamond Resorts website will automatically qualify for All-In Medical Assistance, provided by MAS Servicios. This extended health insurance covers expenses for accidents or illnesses incurred while on vacation, including COVID-19 related medical needs.

To book a vacation in paradise, please consult your preferred travel agent or tour operator, or to book direct, please visit www.royaltonresorts.com, www.planethollywoodhotels.com, www.mystiqueresorts.com, www.starfishresorts.com and www.grandlidoresorts.com, or call 1-855-744-8371.

About Blue Diamond Resorts                            
Since its inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has curated an impressive portfolio encompassing 45 properties, exceeding 15,000 rooms in ten countries. Taking a proactive approach to differentiating brands under each markets demands, the resort management company caters to a range of budgets and interests from adult-only elegant getaways to fun-filled family vacations. Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts offers signature amenities including All-In Connectivity, modern Sports Event Guarantee and in-suite wellness elements. Royalton Luxury Resorts adults-only sub-brands include Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations, plus the stylish lifestyle resorts, Royalton CHIC, located in the Caribbeans best beachfront locales. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril provides those over 21 with an upscale and luxurious naturist vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed to impress the entire family, featuring a popular kids club with famous themed characters, Toopy & Binoo, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value for customers in convenient locations. Planet Hollywood Hotels and Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music and sports. Mystique by Royalton, a boutique-style resort collection, offers personalized vacations in strikingly beautiful locals full of endless adventures.

To learn more about Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com.

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