Westin to make landmark debut in the Dominican

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. plans to debut its Westin brand in the Dominican Republic in late 2013 at the exclusive resort property, PUNTACANA Resort & Club. Construction on The Westin Puntacana Resort will begin this summer with an opening scheduled for the winter of 2013. Located minutes away from the Punta Cana International Airport within the picturesque Playa Blanca area of PUNTACANA Resort & Club, the 204-room resort will offer 16 suites, meeting and wedding facilities, an expansive outdoor pool, poolside grill, lobby bar, cigar bar, children’s club and walking trails. Additional amenities will include a full-service spa, 24-hour business centre and the brand’s signature Westin WORKOUT gym experience. (http://www.westin.com)