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...
The Dominican Republic’s rising destination of Miches just welcomed a brand-new all-inclusive resort: Dreams Playa Esmeralda. The newly opened family-friendly property is the sister resort to the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda and offers a vibrant alternative for travelers bringing kids, teens, or multigenerational groups. With 500 rooms and suites along a pristine beachfront, Dreams Playa...
A vibrant new chapter is unfolding at Beaches Turks and Caicos, one of the Caribbean’s most renowned all-inclusive resorts. Starting March 1, 2026, a brand-new addition called Treasure Beach Village will welcome families to an entirely reimagined beachfront experience on the island’s famed Grace Bay Beach. Treasure Beach Village isn’t just an expansion—it’s a self-contained, thoughtfully...
The all-inclusive boom in the Caribbean continues to evolve—and Kimpton Hotels is officially joining the movement. Best known for its stylish boutique city hotels, Kimpton is making its first bold foray into the all-inclusive space with Kimpton Tres Ríos, now set to open on January 1, 2026 in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. A Strategic Move Into All-Inclusive Luxury This debut marks a major milestone...
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...