Barbados’ Platinum Coast is set to welcome a new addition to its evolving hospitality landscape with the launch of Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-oriented all-inclusive resort opening on June 1, 2026. Located in Discovery Bay, St. James, the resort introduces a more expansive, experience-driven concept to the island’s west coast—while also becoming part of Marriott International’s Autograph...
Barbados’ all-inclusive hospitality sector is set for a major boost with the highly anticipated return of the iconic Turtle Beach resort—now reimagined under Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio brand. After an extended period of closure and full-scale renovation, the property is preparing to reopen in 2026 as Turtle Beach, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, marking a...
The Caribbean’s luxury hospitality landscape continues to evolve, with Six Senses advancing its expansion in the region through a highly anticipated new resort in Belize. Following its Caribbean debut in Grenada, the brand is now developing a flagship project on Ambergris Caye, one of the region’s most in-demand destinations. A New Luxury Destination The upcoming Six Senses Belize is planned...
The Caribbean has entered 2026 with renewed momentum, as hotel performance across the region reflects a clear upswing in demand, pricing power, and overall visitor spending. After a relatively softer 2025, the latest data points to a confident rebound, reinforcing the region’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and desirable travel destinations. For investors and stakeholders, the...
Across the Caribbean, tourism destinations are increasingly embracing mixed-use developments that combine residential living, retail, dining, and lifestyle amenities within a single integrated environment. This evolving development model reflects a broader shift in how Caribbean destinations are planning for long-term tourism growth, investment, and community development. A new project in Grace Bay on...
The Caribbean hospitality sector continues to attract strong investor interest, and the upcoming ALIS Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA) conference is set to play a key role in shaping the region’s hotel investment landscape. The event will take place April 28–30, 2026, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, bringing together investors, developers, lenders, and hotel executives...
Marriott International has officially opened Crystal Cove, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, marking a significant milestone in the Caribbean’s hospitality landscape. The resort — the first all-inclusive property under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand — brings a fresh and vibrant approach to beachfront leisure on the island’s celebrated West Coast. A New All-Inclusive...
The Caribbean’s luxury tourism sector is entering another growth phase, underscored by a major new investment in The Bahamas. Baha Mar in Nassau has officially broken ground on a $700 million beachfront hotel and branded residential project, one of the most significant hospitality developments currently underway in the region. The expansion will add approximately 350 hotel rooms and suites along with...
Barbados’ luxury resort scene is about to get even more exciting with the opening of Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-only all-inclusive resort designed to redefine upscale Caribbean hospitality. Scheduled to open in Summer 2026, this striking new property brings a modern, artful, and experience-driven destination to the island’s renowned Platinum Coast — known for its pristine beaches, vibrant...
Hard Rock International is doubling down on the Caribbean with plans for a major new $850 million integrated hotel, casino, and residential resort—one of the largest single hospitality investments announced in the region in recent years. The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will rise on a waterfront site in San Juan, adding a high-profile anchor project to the northern Caribbean. Construction is...