Barbados is emerging as a clear leader in the Caribbean’s cruise tourism resurgence, recording the strongest cruise passenger growth in the region so far this year. Through the first three quarters, the island has outperformed all other Caribbean destinations in year-over-year cruise traffic expansion. Figures from the Caribbean Tourism Organization show that Barbados received 496,256 cruise...
Marriott International is completing a long-awaited chapter in its Barbados expansion, confirming that two well-known beachfront resorts — Turtle Beach and Crystal Cove — will reopen in 2026 as all-inclusive properties under its Tribute Portfolio brand. The relaunch marks a significant milestone following Marriott’s 2019 acquisition of Elegant Hotels, a deal that not only reshaped Barbados’...
All-inclusive resorts tend to announce themselves loudly. The House Barbados does the opposite. Tucked along a calm stretch of sand on the island’s Platinum Coast, this adults-only boutique hotel feels intentionally low-key — designed for travelers who prefer discretion, familiarity and ease over spectacle. With only 34 suites, The House operates more like a private residence than a resort. There...
Barbados is gearing up for one of its largest tourism investment surges in decades, with more than $2 billion (US$1 billion) projected to enter the sector in 2026. According to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), a wave of major hotel developments—spanning the south coast, west coast, and the capital—will dramatically reshape the island’s tourism landscape over the next three...
Grand Cayman is set to debut one of the region’s most ambitious wellness projects yet: Meraki Wellness, a purpose-built sanctuary dedicated entirely to restoration and modern wellbeing. Opening February 1, 2026 just steps from Seven Mile Beach, the new 16,000-square-foot facility introduces a level of intentional design and therapeutic depth rarely seen in the Caribbean. A Wellness Environment...
In a major move for Caribbean luxury travel, Equinox Hotels—the global hospitality brand synonymous with high-performance living—has officially announced its regional debut with the launch of Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, located at Port Nimara on the northern coast of Anguilla. Set along one of the island’s most desirable waterfronts, this flagship project brings Equinox’s signature style...
Barbados’ tourism sector is on the brink of unprecedented expansion, with officials projecting the addition of more than 1,600 new hotel rooms by 2029—a clear signal of investor confidence as the island strengthens its position on the global travel stage. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill delivered the update during the State of the Tourism Industry presentation at...
Puerto Rico’s rapid rise as one of the Caribbean’s most desirable destinations continues this month with the opening of the island’s first Four Seasons resort—a milestone moment for both the hospitality brand and the region’s booming tourism sector. The island has been experiencing an impressive surge in visitors, driven by its easy airlift from major U.S. cities, nearly 300 beaches, lush...
Barbados is gearing up to welcome the 2025 Air Canada Race from Thursday, November 20 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, marking the first time this flagship incentive programme will take place in the Caribbean. What the Air Canada Race Is The Air Canada Race is an exclusive “learn-and-earn” initiative by Air Canada that rewards travel agents from Canada (and in some cases the U.S.) who complete a...
The Beach Club, Barbuda - a visionary resort and residential community co-founded by Robert De Niro, Daniel Shamoon, and James Packer, has officially launched sales for its exclusive beachfront homes, setting a new benchmark for Caribbean luxury living. Set on 400 acres of untouched shoreline along Barbuda’s southwest coast, The Beach Club marks a new chapter in Caribbean luxury living, combining...