SITE Classic 2025 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings for senior incentive travel professionals, combining immersive education, purposeful networking, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From August 25–28, 2025, the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host over 270 global leaders — including 85 hosted buyers and 170 suppliers — for four transformative days of innovation,...
Barbados’ Rockley Hotel has quickly become the south coast’s standout boutique stay — a 49-room hideaway of junior suites and one-bedrooms, offering style, energy, and the unbeatable perk of being just steps from the beach. The first impression is all about color and character — bold, bright, and full of island spirit. Step outside and you’re surrounded by the hum of the south coast: surf...
Barbados is doubling down on value-driven travel experiences to remain competitive amid rising global inflation and increased competition from other destinations. At the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) quarterly media briefing, Chairman Javon Griffith stressed that the island’s hospitality providers must focus on enhancing offerings instead of resorting to price cuts ahead of the...
Jamaica is set to see one of its most ambitious tourism developments yet, as Palace Resorts officially broke ground on the Moon Palace The Grand – Montego Bay, a $700 million project that will redefine the island’s luxury hospitality landscape. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Palace Resorts CEO Gibrán Chapur, marked the start of a landmark development...
A transformative new $1.3 billion hospitality and real estate project is taking shape in Saint Lucia, setting the stage for the island’s largest tourism development to date. The multi-phase A’ila Resorts project, located at Mount Pimard in Rodney Bay, is already under construction and advancing ahead of schedule. Unveiled at the Caribbean Investment Summit in Antigua, the development represents a...
July brought encouraging news for the Caribbean hotel sector. Regional hotel occupancy held steady at around 65.5 percent, showing only a slight dip of 0.1 percent compared to the same period last year. Importantly, this was the smallest decline in several months, suggesting renewed momentum for the industry. Traditionally one of the slowest months of the year, July often presents challenges for...
A new era of Caribbean hospitality has arrived with the debut of Ordovician Beach Resort, a 47-room luxury retreat on Isla Grande within Portobelo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overlooking Panama’s pristine northern Caribbean coast, the resort pairs refined design with environmental stewardship and a deep commitment to uplifting its surrounding communities. Named after a geologic era...
Hilton has officially made its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the launch of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room waterfront property offering sweeping harbor views, modern amenities, and a prime location just steps from the cruise pier. More than just Hilton’s first hotel in the territory, this opening marks a historic milestone — it’s the first newly built hotel to open in the USVI in...
Four Seasons is taking its Caribbean footprint to new heights with the launch of The Private Estates at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel in Belize — an exclusive new collection of oceanfront homes designed for privacy, panoramic views, and the ultimate in luxury island living. This second phase follows the sell-out success of the resort’s initial residences, responding to strong...
Puerto Rico is set to breathe new life into one of its most celebrated hospitality landmarks with a $35 million restoration of the historic Hotel Ponce Intercontinental. When complete, the property will reopen under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand as The Continental Hotel, blending preserved tropical modernist architecture with fresh, contemporary amenities. The revitalized hotel will feature 148...