Barbados is reinforcing its ambition to become a year-round Caribbean destination with the official opening of the Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach Club in Paynes Bay, St. James. The boutique luxury property is expected to create approximately 100 jobs while supporting the island's broader tourism strategy of offering richer visitor experiences that extend well beyond the traditional peak season. Speaking...
WorldHotels has expanded its presence in the Caribbean with the addition of Acqua di Mare Resort in Roatan, Honduras. The upscale beachfront property has officially joined the WorldHotels Distinctive collection, giving travelers another premium accommodation option on one of the Caribbean's fastest-growing island destinations. The partnership marks another step in WorldHotels' strategy to strengthen its...
Across the Caribbean, hotels are increasingly opting for full-scale property reinventions rather than simple room renovations, reflecting changing traveller expectations and growing competition in the luxury hospitality market. The latest example is RIU Hotels & Resorts, which has reopened its Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun following an extensive transformation designed to deliver a more modern and...
Barbados is experiencing one of its busiest tourism periods of the year as the Crop Over Festival pushes hotel occupancy close to capacity across many of the island's most popular destinations. With thousands of international visitors arriving for the island's signature cultural celebration, accommodation providers, restaurants, transportation companies and tourism businesses are all benefiting from the...
Barbados is entering a new chapter in its tourism and economic development, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley declaring the island has moved beyond economic recovery and into a new phase of sustainable, tourism-led expansion. Speaking at the official opening of the Royalton Vessence Barbados in Holetown, St. James, the Prime Minister described this next stage as "Tourism 3.0"—a strategy focused on...
Barbados’ luxury hospitality scene has welcomed an exciting new addition with the opening of Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach Club in Paynes Bay, St. James. The highly anticipated boutique property brings a fresh, design-led approach to Caribbean luxury, combining personalized service, elegant contemporary interiors, and exclusive beachfront access on Barbados’ prestigious Platinum Coast. With just 28...
The Caribbean hotel industry is delivering a standout performance in 2026, with record-breaking occupancy levels, rising room rates, and stronger revenue growth signaling one of the region’s strongest tourism years on record. New data from hospitality analytics firm STR shows that Caribbean hotels continue to benefit from sustained travel demand, reinforcing the region’s position as one of the...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially expanded its Caribbean presence with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bridgetown Barbados, a vibrant new boutique hotel bringing design-led hospitality to Barbados’ dynamic South Coast. Located in Hastings along Barbados’ lively Highway 7 corridor, the 132-room property places guests at the heart of one of the island’s most walkable and energetic...
The Caribbean hospitality sector continued its strong performance throughout the first four months of 2026, with hotels across the region reporting rising occupancy levels, higher room rates, and continued revenue growth despite ongoing expansion in resort inventory and room supply. According to new data released by hotel analytics firm STR, Caribbean hotels maintained strong momentum heading into the...
A major new luxury lifestyle destination is coming to Saint Lucia as HQ Hotels & Residences by sbe officially expands into the Caribbean with the launch of HQ Cas en Bas Resort & Residences, a high-end beachfront development positioned to become one of the island’s most ambitious hospitality projects. Scheduled to debut in November 2026, the USD $130 million resort will be located within the...