HQ Hotels & Residences, the lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by entrepreneur Sam Nazarian, through a strategic alliance with Wyndham and its Registry Collection Hotels brand, opens its debut resort, renaming the Caribbean’s deluxe Hodges Bay Resort and adding HQ Luxury Resort and Residences onto the name. The new property will bring new on-site venues and amenities, as well as introduce Sam Nazarian’s reputation as an innovator.
© Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences
Hodges Bay Resort has been a popular 5-star resort since it opened in 2018 on the coast of Northern Antigua, and its new affiliation with HQ set the stage for an ambitious pipeline of future HQ openings, marking the start of what is expected to quickly become a carefully curated portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels and resorts, each meticulously tailored to the needs of the modern traveler. Nazarian’s new resort will open in late spring or early summer this year.
“As it begins its new chapter, Hodges Bay Resort and Spa will be transformed into a global beacon, attracting a new generation of aspirational travelers through an unrivaled social hub, unbeatable atmosphere and memorable vacation experiences, particularly for Wyndham’s over 110 million enrolled loyalty members,” said Nazarian, founder and CEO, sbe. “Expect the best of what sbe is known for, which is world-acclaimed dining concepts, unmatched wellness and longevity offerings, best-in-class entertainment, and of course vibrant nightlife.”
© Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences
Hodges Bay Resort and Spa sits within 8 acres of lush tropical gardens among some of the world’s most pristine coral-sand beaches. HQ Hotels will bring many innovative culinary and mixology experiences, as well as entertainment programming to the property from sbe’s subsidiaries Disruptive Restaurant Group and Everybody Eats. Concepts will include the debut of Katsuya Beach by Chef Katsuya Uechi and Hecho Libre by Chef Wes Avila, as well as the highly anticipated return of storied day-nightlife and dining establishment XIV Beach Club.
XIV has transformed into a national phenomenon that includes the original XIV Summer Sessions in Los Angeles beginning every May, to seasonal fall and winter parties in such locales as Las Vegas and Miami. XIV Beach Club at Hodges Bay will reimagine the storied experience on the Atlantic sands of the property’s breathtaking beach club islet, Prickly Pear Island.
Marking the 12th location globally, the debut of Katsuya Beach at Hodges Bay Resort and Spa will continue the nearly 20-year tradition of excellence led by Chef Katsuya Uechi that brought his concept international acclaim. Katsuya Beach will deliver a celebration of Katsuya’s classics, with a new menu designed specifically for the spectacular beachfront venue at Hodges Bay.
© Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences
The brand-new concept Hecho Libre was born from the award-winning James Beard Foundation Award Finalist Chef Wes Avila and restaurateur Giancarlo Pagani. Inspired by the Baja region of Mexico, Chef Wes Avila’s Hecho Libre aims to connect communities with quality-driven Mexican food and chef-crafted recipes melding health and taste to craft unforgettable dishes for the discerning modern traveler.
Hodges Bay Resort and Spa is a luxurious beachfront retreat and residential haven on Antigua’s stunning north shore. This exclusive resort features 79 thoughtfully designed accommodations, including spacious suites, expansive rooftop penthouses with private infinity pools, opulent residences and luxurious oceanfront villas.
Hodges Bay Resort and Spa and HQ Luxury Resort and Residences will rapidly earn its place as a premier destination for celebrities and upscale travelers seeking an unparalleled escape in Antigua.
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