The LHW convention brought together general managers and owners from more than 400 independent luxury hotels it represents, as well as key industry leaders who joined the company's annual event.
PUNTA CANA - The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) organization awarded the "Change Makers" award to the Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club hotel for supporting its community and its commitment to improving the physical, economic and emotional well-being of its community.
During its annual convention, held in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the organization recognized eight exemplary hotels and hoteliers for their industry leadership, innovation, and dedication to their guests, employees, and communities
Upon receiving the award, Carmen Rosa Torres, Director of Sales and Hospitality at Puntacana Resort & Club, said that “for our team at Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club, it is an honor, beyond words, to be the recipients of this recognition, especially because of the significance behind the Change-Makers category.”.
Torres asserted that the tourism industry is not only about creating memorable and unique experiences for guests, "but also about being a force with the power of a domino effect to provide our community with the tools to grow, prosper, access a better life and economic sustainability.".
She also thanked the organization on behalf of the Rainieri family, the staff of Puntacana Resort & Club, "and all our guests for making possible a beautiful impact for thousands of families in the province of La Altagracia and the Dominican Republic.".
The LHW convention brought together general managers and owners from more than 400 independent luxury hotels it represents, as well as key industry leaders who joined the company's annual event.
The community of visionary hoteliers, gathered at “The Leading Edge”, discussed the future of luxury hospitality with the aim of innovating and giving a stronger boost to this critical segment of hospitality.
About The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)
It is an association comprised of over 400 hotels in more than 80 countries, and the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, established in 1928 when 38 independent hoteliers joined together to create LHW. Since then, it has curated hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snowy Alps of Europe to the African savanna, to share with adventurous souls seeking the extraordinary and unusual.
The LHW community is made up of exceptional people, united by a passion for surprising discoveries and the details that go into every experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose experience, commitment to excellence, and individual style allow them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. And it is these authentic and personalized experiences, combined with the warm hospitality and high-level service they offer, that keep even the most discerning travelers coming back time and time again.
About Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club
Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club is a beachfront hotel with 13 private villas, originally designed by the renowned Oscar de la Renta. In 2017, the hotel was renovated by American designer Markham Roberts, with the primary goal of evolving the hospitality experience originally envisioned by Oscar de la Renta.
In 2019, it ranked 11th in the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards' "Top 25 Luxury Hotels" category, determined by millions of reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. That same year, it was selected as the number one hotel in Punta Cana by U.S. News & World Report, receiving the organization's Gold Seal. In 2020, it maintained its position and simultaneously received the Gold Seal for its fourth-place ranking in the Caribbean Region from U.S. News & World Report.
Puntacana Resort & Club is a low-density destination with over 50 years of history and a commitment to developing sustainable luxury tourism. It boasts three miles of magnificent white-sand beaches, 45 holes of world-class golf, and is home to the Dominican Republic's first PGA TOUR event, making it a leading resort in the Caribbean.
Source: Puntacana Group.
