Santo Domingo.– Wyndham Hotels and Resorts announced that a 497-unit luxury Wyndham resort now being developed at Cap Cana, an oceanfront community on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic near Punta Cana, is scheduled to open during the fourth quarter of this year.

Green Village at Cap Cana, A Wyndham Grand Bay Resort, will feature luxury one-bedroom bungalows, two-bedroom villas and four- to six-bedroom residences constructed by Cap Cana S.A. and managed by Wyndham Hotel Management Inc.

Featured amenities will include an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course; 5,000 square feet of meeting space with access to an adjacent convention center; 3,550-square-foot Wyndham Blue Harmony(TM) spa; fitness center; three-meal casual American restaurant; Spanish Mediterranean-themed restaurant; the Wyndham brand's new combination café, barista and food mart named "Eat. Refresh. Live."; three bars and lounges; two swimming pools; infinity-edge pools at individual villas; and a host of recreational activities including tennis and scuba-diving.

The resort is located 10 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport, which offers direct flight connections with major U.S., Latin American and European cities.

"The allure of Cap Cana and increasing popularity of the Dominican Republic make this an ideal Caribbean destination for the Wyndham brand," said Peter Strebel, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts president. "This is a magnificent project in a prime location that will be a leading destination known worldwide."

"With the signing of this agreement, Cap Cana ratifies its goal to become renowned internationally as the World's New Great Destination," said Dr. Ricardo Hazoury, president of Cap Cana S.A.'s board of directors. "By combining the Wyndham experience with Cap Cana's natural beauty and the stable Dominican Republic economy, we are confident that together we will continue to create a new standard for tourism, real estate and hotel accommodations in this region."