The Caribbean is heading into a new era of tourism, and Barbados will be at the center of it all. From September 30 to October 3, 2025, the island will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) at the Hilton Barbados. This year’s event is expected to be a game-changing summit. With travel trends shifting rapidly and regional competition rising,...
Jamaica’s north coast is undergoing a quiet transformation, welcoming a wave of elevated resort experiences—and the latest addition promises to redefine luxury all-inclusives in the region. UNICO, the boutique-inspired all-inclusive brand known for its Riviera Maya flagship, is set to open its first Caribbean property in 2026. The new resort, named UNICO 18°77°, marks the brand’s first move...
A transformative new residential resort is coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking the debut of global hospitality giants Ennismore and Accor in the country. LCH Development Limited has announced a landmark $450 million partnership to bring two of Ennismore’s internationally recognized lifestyle brands to The Pinnacle, a high-end mixed-use development on the scenic Reading Peninsula. This is the...
A vibrant new destination is on the horizon in the Western Caribbean. Margaritaville, in partnership with Karisma Hotels and Resorts, is launching its first-ever resort in Honduras — the Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Roatan, set to open in 2027. Located on the idyllic shores of Turtling Bay, this will be the third resort in the Margaritaville Island Reserve collection and a major milestone for...
Barbadian developer Mark Maloney is preparing to expand his footprint at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) with a proposed $10 million airport hotel designed specifically to serve commercial flight crews. The hotel project plans have been submitted to the Planning & Development Department (PDD) and are currently awaiting approval. Once approved, Maloney estimates the hotel could be...
Construction has officially begun on one of Jamaica’s most ambitious resort and real estate ventures to date — a $1 billion development known as Harmony Cove, located in the Duncans area of Trelawny on the island’s scenic northwestern coast. Set across 2,300 acres between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, the project is a joint venture between the Government of Jamaica and the Nexus Luxury Collection....
A newly listed beachfront resort in The Bahamas, priced at just under $25 million, is drawing attention not just for its location, but for what it reveals about the value of operational hospitality assets in the Caribbean. Located just seven miles from Exuma International Airport and under two miles from George Town, Hideaways at Palm Bay sits on nearly 800 feet of sandy beachfront along the island’s...
Marriott is expanding its luxury footprint in the Caribbean with the relaunch of one of Barbados’ most iconic beachfront resorts — Colony Club. Slated to reopen on September 1, the revamped property joins Marriott’s Luxury Collection, offering a refined escape along the island’s famed Platinum Coast. This marks a notable departure from Marriott’s recent all-inclusive trend in the region....
Hilton is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with the launch of its newest hotel brand, Spark by Hilton, making its regional debut in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This marks the first Spark property in both the Caribbean and Latin America, signaling a new era for affordable yet high-quality stays in the region. A New Kind of Stay in Ponce Set to open by the end of 2025, Spark by Hilton Ponce will be...
The Caribbean’s top tourism summit is heading back to Bridgetown. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) will be held in Barbados from September 30 to October 3 at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Widely considered the most influential platform for shaping the region’s tourism future, SOTIC 2025 will unite a diverse group of...