“Hilton is proud to expand its award-winning portfolio and operate best-in-class hotels in the Caribbean, a priority growth region for the company. Our latest debut in the Dominican Republic broadens our presence and underscores our commitment to redefining the all-inclusive experience in the world’s most desirable destinations,” said Danny Hughes, president, Americas, Hilton. “Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort blends Hilton’s signature service and elevated all-inclusive offerings with the natural splendor and cultural richness of Miches—one of the Dominican Republic’s most enchanting and undiscovered gems. We are delighted to introduce travelers to Miches and set a new benchmark for all-inclusive hospitality in the region.”

Emerging Beachfront Retreat in the Dominican Republic

Located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) west of Punta Cana International Airport, Miches is a serene, undiscovered coastal town offering an authentic Dominican atmosphere that combines an idyllic fishing village’s charm with nature preserves and palm-lined beaches, providing tranquility and a sense of off-the-beaten-path adventure.

“Miches was the perfect location for the first Curio Collection all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic because it resonates with guests who are seeking authentic connections, transformative experiences, and meaningful escapes,” said Nicole Tilzer, vice president, all-inclusive & resort strategy, Hilton. “Guests want to be immersed in the genuine soul of a place while enjoying world-class amenities and service, so we’ve created a high-end all-inclusive that sparks curiosity to discover Miches’ untouched beauty and rich Dominican culture while offering the distinctive, curated hospitality that defines the Curio Collection brand.”

Taíno-Inspired Accommodations

The Taíno were the indigenous people of the Caribbean, known for their farming, craftsmanship, and harmonious connection to nature. Under the creative vision of Antonio Segundo Imbert, architect and owner of Simples Arquitectura, Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, and Arkham Projects, Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort honors their legacy with earth-toned aesthetics and handcrafted details that reflect Taíno artistry while seamlessly blending it with Miches’ lush natural surroundings.

Spanning across six contoured buildings boasting carefully curated indoor and outdoor spaces, the resort features 500 guest rooms, suites, and bungalows. Accommodations offer sweeping views of Playa Esmeralda, with interiors that combine modern elegance and eco-conscious materials. Select rooms include private balconies, while 119 ground-floor suites feature private plunge pools for an indulgent, tranquil all-inclusive stay.

For guests that choose the Club Azure offering, there are 87 rooms and 28 suites providing spacious accommodations and exclusive perks, such as private check-in, a personal concierge, premium in-room amenities and a 1,470-square-foot rooftop infinity pool lined with umbrellas and lounging spaces. Guests staying in one of the resort’s 20 oceanfront Bungalows also enjoy exclusive access to Club Azure, along with spacious layouts ranging from studios to one and two bedrooms, and private pools just steps from the beach.

Cultural Immersion & Family-Friendly Amenities

At Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, the region’s traditions are brought to life in the resort’s design and through immersive cultural programming that brings the island’s heritage to life. Guests can take part in Dominican-inspired ceremonies, live performances, artisanal workshops, and culinary and mixology classes, all designed to offer a deeper connection to the local culture and a true sense of place.

Families will find enriching activities at every turn. The Coki Cove Kids Club (ages 3–12) offers a vibrant mix of cultural and educational programming, marine conservation workshops, and a kids’ bakery, blending fun with education in a thoughtfully curated environment.

Recreational amenities are abundant, ensuring guests of all ages enjoy a dynamic and memorable stay. Highlights include an outdoor theater with nightly entertainment, a locally curated retail shop, and a wide range of water activities—from four sparkling pools and non-motorized watersports to two swim-up bars.

Coming soon, teens will have their own space at the Palmchat Teens Club (ages 13 –17), with additional amenities such as a bowling alley, arcade, cinema, and a virtual reality escape room. The resort will also introduce firepits, waterslides, pickleball, and paddleball courts, adding even more excitement for families of all ages.

Bold Tropical Indulgence

The resort boasts a wide array of global flavors at 14 restaurants, bars, and lounges, with menus inspired by native and seasonal ingredients and the traditional cuisine of the Caribbean, Thailand, and the Amalfi Coast. Executive Chef Frankely Castillo utilizes bold flavors, and time-honored cooking methods to create exceptional culinary journeys that celebrate local heritage while delivering unforgettable, authentically crafted epicurean adventures. Guests can savor numerous destination-inspired offerings including:

• Toa, where guests immerse themselves in a cultural gastronomic journey through authentic Caribbean cuisine. This signature dining experience highlights native ingredients expertly transformed into contemporary masterpieces that honor the rich Taíno heritage.
• Boba, Thailand’s vivid street food and aromatic kiln-fired creations for evening diners.
• Yuca, which elevates Caribbean fire-cooking to an art form, where the primal relationship between flame and food creates rustic, flavor-packed dishes served family-style.
• Guacete, all-inclusive dining with its spacious market concept featuring specialized culinary stations that showcase global flavors from morning until night.
• Manicato, where guests are transported to Italy’s sun-drenched Amalfi Coast, from wood-fired pizzas to house-made pastas and freshly caught seafood preparations.

Seven bars and lounges cater to every mood and moment throughout the day. Batey transforms from a daytime tropical fruit market offering fresh-cut delights, Dominican style coffee, pressed juices and custom smoothies into an evening cocktail sanctuary featuring hand-crafted juice infusions. Dujo serves as the property’s hub, where guests enjoy specialty coffees and Taíno-inspired signature cocktails by day before transitioning to rum-focused cocktails and curated spirit tastings. Serra elevates the sports bar concept with gastropub flair, pairing favorite drinks with refined pub classics in a playful atmosphere. Located near the main pool, Surfship is the ideal spot to taste fresh Caribbean style cocktails. Two swim-up pool bars—Carey and Anani—offer a variety of signature beverages without leaving the cooling waters, each presenting its own unique menu of tropical concoctions and casual fare.

Club Azure guests will have access to two exclusive dining venues: The Royal Palm, a Caribbean-inspired rooftop lounge serving light bites, appetizers, and handcrafted cocktails throughout the day. This premium lounge features Caicu, an exclusive bar featuring an infinity pool overlooking Playa Esmeralda. Jagua, a dedicated all-day dining restaurant accessible only to Bungalow guests, features jungle-inspired décor and a refined seafood-focused menu.

Locally-Inspired Wellness Reimagined

Later this year, Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort will unveil Acana Spa & Wellness, a more than 16,000-square-foot wellness center that also draws inspiration from ancient Taíno spiritual traditions and modern wellness practices. The spa will feature 11 treatment rooms, including a bridal suite, a hydrotherapy circuit, a relaxation lounge, sauna and steam rooms, and private plunge pools. Acana Spa’s treatment menu is based on ancestral rituals designed to restore balance and revitalize the body. Signature offerings include the Moringa Glow Facial, Quartz Sand Massage, and a deeply grounding Cacao Ritual.

Wellness extends beyond the spa with a juice bar and a 6,460-square-foot fitness center located in the main building. Guests can enjoy a yoga studio and an outdoor wellness area offering daily classes and activities that promote holistic well-being in harmony with the natural surroundings.

Miches’ Culturally Enriching Weddings, Meetings & Events

Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort offers groups a serene beachfront setting where culture, nature, and sophistication converge. Ideal for weddings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings, the resort features more than 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including six fully equipped meeting rooms and more than 10 unique venues, such as a theater, all designed to accommodate up to 1,000 guests.

Couples can exchange vows against the stunning backdrop of Playa Esmeralda, framed by romantic sunsets and lush tropical scenery. Bespoke wedding packages and year-round planning services ensure every celebration is unforgettable.

Groups can enrich their stay with authentic cultural programming, including Taíno-inspired experiences, Dominican culinary and artistic workshops, and curated beach activities focused on ocean conservation and environmental awareness—creating meaningful meetings and events that go beyond the ordinary.

Explore Miches

Miches is a hidden gem of the Dominican Republic. The coastal town is home to pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and authentic charm. Here, nature unfolds in spectacular fashion across more than 15.5 miles (25 kilometers) of dramatic shorelines, tranquil lagoons, lush tropical forest with majestic dragon and mangrove trees, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and caves.

Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort offers an extraordinary array of immersive adventures that showcase the natural splendor of the destination for travelers seeking excitement and exploration. Visitors can discover the region’s hidden treasures and wilderness through excursions to Los Haitises National Park, Salto de La Jalda Waterfall, Redonda Mountain, and Limon Lagoon Natural Scientific Reserve. The region also boasts horseback journeys along coastal paths, thrilling mountain bike expeditions, and seasonal whale watching tours. Guests have endless opportunities for aquatic recreation, from gliding across crystal waters on paddleboards to exploring vibrant marine habitats while snorkeling.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton.

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“This is an exciting chapter for Motto by Hilton as it expands globally, underscoring the strength of the brand and its appeal to today’s travelers,” said Matt Schuyler, chief brand officer, Hilton. “We look forward to offering even more reliable and friendly travel experiences in these prime locales, and delivering truly local stays through flexible and modern design, the best of the neighborhood food and beverage offerings, and a local vibe that reflects the destination of each hotel.”

Locations ideal for urban explorers

The international expansion of Motto by Hilton provides even more options for travelers looking to experience some of the world’s most dynamic destinations through their hotel stay.

Motto by Hilton Tulum opens to guests inside the Hunab mixed-used lifestyle center, the first mall in the Mexican resort town anticipated to soon become a focal point for locals and travelers in Quintana Roo. With this premier location, guests at this 115-room lifestyle hotel are surrounded by a jungle with ancient ruins and pristine beaches and are placed within steps of restaurants, retail shops and nightlife.

Meanwhile, Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak is located in an iconic preserved bank building that has undergone extensive refurbishment to create a welcoming and modern environment inspired by Rotterdam’s stunning architecture. The 108-room property is within walking distance of the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, Cube Houses and the striking Markthal, where visitors can shop, eat and drink at nearly 100 food stalls and restaurants.

Locally inspired, flexible design

Across the brand, Motto by Hilton offers travel-sized guest rooms with sleek, modern design that reflects the local destination. Each room is equipped with everything guests need for an enjoyable and restful night’s sleep, including top-notch mattresses, with sound-absorbing surroundings and smart technology for the ultimate in convenience.

Guests can fully customize each stay with flexible sleeping setups, including standard, Flex beds that stow into the wall, The Bunkie (bunk bed) and more. As the pioneer of Confirmed Connecting Rooms by Hilton technology, Motto by Hilton also simplifies coordinating travel for larger friend and family groups by offering a number of varying connecting room configurations to accommodate groups of all sizes. For instance, Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak offers guests the ability to connect up to nine rooms, while Motto by Hilton Tulum offers up to five rooms connecting.

Local design also comes to life across these international properties in distinct ways.

Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak’s design has retained features of its bank origins, including the original staircases and wooden paneling, ensuring guests feel the legacy of the building throughout their stay. Red, yellow and blue themes highlight the influence of iconic modernist art, which has long been synonymous with the city.   

Meanwhile, Motto by Hilton Tulum features two rooftop infinity pools with private cabanas and jungle views that capture the essence of the Riviera Maya. It also boasts a fitness center with indoor and outdoor workout areas.

A gathering place in the neighborhood

A distinguishing feature of Motto by Hilton hotels is their versatile, open common space, Motto Commons. Serving as a neighborhood gathering space, Motto Commons provides a central place for guests and locals alike to grab a coffee, catch up on work or enjoy a cocktail before heading out to explore.

At Motto by Hilton Tulum, hotel team members known as Motto Hosts are available to specifically curate experiences for guests, such as a sunset rooftop dinner with a Mayan ceremony, a premium mezcal tasting at Ancestral, or a sustainable mobility E-scooter or E-bike for getting around town. Motto by Hilton Tulum also has partnered with the area’s two biggest beach clubs, Bagatelle and Vagalume, to provide guaranteed access and sunbed service for hotel guests.

At Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, the glass ceiling of Motto Commons is a center point where work and play converge. Located in the heart of the hotel, light bites, drinks and freshly brewed teas and coffees are available at the bar or in the Commons. For guests keen to see all Rotterdam has to offer, Grab & Go options are available for the explorer on the move.

Thoughtfully curated menus

Diners will find thoughtfully curated food and drink selections at Motto by Hilton Tulum. Guests can start the day at Bistro Coba with a regionally inspired menu and fresh-pressed beverage offerings, sample mixology and snacks at the rooftop pool bar, enjoy a modern twist on comfort food at the rooftop restaurant bar, and relax downstairs at the casual Coba Bar.

With a continuously evolving menu, minimal waste, and the best selection of fresh fish available daily, Pesca at Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak constantly invents dishes to give guests a unique experience each time they dine at the restaurant.

Global growth

Motto by Hilton Tulum and Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak join the brand’s open properties in the U.S., including Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea, Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square and Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center. Motto continues to expand its portfolio of curated hotels in prime urban destinations around the world with more than 20 properties in the pipeline, including Cusco, Peru, as well as São Paulo Ibirapuera and Recife in Brazil.

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Hampton now welcomes guests at 2,715 hotels with 290,250 rooms across the globe. To illustrate the incredible scale of the brand, if a guest stayed at a different hotel each night, it would take nearly eight years to visit every Hampton in the world. With a pipeline of nearly 800 properties with 106,000 rooms in development, once a guest completed that trip, it would also take them an additional two years to stay at every new Hampton scheduled to open during that time. 

“Building on our track record of more than three decades of market leadership, innovation and performance success, Hampton by Hilton is universally recognized among guests and franchisees alike for its high-quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations, award-winning service culture and value-added amenities,” said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, global head, Hampton by Hilton. “The brand’s relentless growth and industry-leadership are a testament to our valued partnerships with the many owners and developers who share our vision to position Hampton as a leading hospitality brand.”

Expansion in Key Regions

Hampton currently spans the globe across 31 countries and territories, delivering a consistent friendly and reliable experience everywhere travelers need and want to be. As the best-in-class brand continues to increase in size and scale, Hampton is strengthening its global footprint in key regions.

Asia Pacific

Expansion in the Asia Pacific region is fueled by rapid growth in China, where Hampton remains the fastest growing international hotel brand, and recently ranked as the top international hotel brand to invest in, in China, according to The Golden Horse Awards. Hampton has opened nearly 30 properties in China in 2021 alone, and recently opened its 200^th hotel in the country, just six years after the launch of the brand in market. With a strong pipeline of 350 hotels and more than 53,000rooms in development, Hampton remains a top choice for owners and developers in the region.

Caribbean and Latin America

Hampton’s growth in the Caribbean and Latin America region now features a supply of 56 hotels and a pipeline of 23 properties, including the newly opened Hampton by Hilton Aguascalientes Downtown in Mexico and first-in-country debut of Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman, located just steps from the pristine coral-sands of Seven Mile Beach. On the horizon, the brand anticipates its newest hotel in Chile, Hampton by Hilton Santiago Las Condes, to open in later this year.

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Hampton experienced nearly 10 percent growth in Europe and Middle East since the end of Q1, highlighted by the grand opening of the beautiful, beachfront Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, the largest Hampton hotel in the world with 515 guest rooms. In total, the brand welcomed nine new properties in six countries between April 1 and July 31, and boasts a robust pipeline of 91 hotels and nearly 15,000 rooms in the region*. Additional new-in-country openings expected in the coming months include Hampton by Hilton Dublin Four Courts in Ireland, Hampton by Hilton Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town in Qatar. The first Hampton hotel in Africa, Hampton by Hilton Grayston Sandton in South Africa, is slated to open in 2023.

North America

Hampton offers among the largest supply of hotels in the U.S. and Canada with more than 2,300 hotels opened, and a robust pipeline of more than 300 properties under development. With recent openings in nearly every market type coast-to-coast, travelers in the continental U.S., on average, are never more than 30 minutes away from a Hampton hotel.

The brand’s growth in North America is bolstered in the U.S. by Hilton’s rebirth in Las Vegas with the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Convention Center, and by a healthy Canadian pipeline of 30 hotels, with Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Burlington both expected to open this fall.

Earlier this year, Hampton by Hilton was named the No. 1 hotel brand to franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for the 12^th year in a row. In addition to its top franchise accolades, Hampton by Hilton continues to be a top brand for guest satisfaction and service culture and consistently sits atop numerous other rankings by consumer, business, travel, and trade publications.

Hampton by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning-guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app. Book direct at Hilton.com, through the Hilton Honors app or through other official Hilton channels for more perks and a price match guarantee. Hilton Honors members can redeem Points using the Points Explorer tool.

Read more about Hampton by Hilton’s development milestones and global growth at newsroom.hilton.com/hampton or hampton.com.

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