Los Cabos has just welcomed a striking new addition to its luxury hospitality landscape. Following a dramatic transformation, the iconic Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos has officially reopened as a Marriott Bonvoy Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort — marking the brand’s first all-inclusive offering in Los Cabos and ushering in a bold new era for the beloved Pacific coast property. Perched along...
Blue Diamond Resorts has announced its entry into Marriott International’s prestigious Luxury Collection with the addition of Paraíso de la Bonita, A Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive — a landmark move that signifies the group’s expansion into the ultra-luxury all-inclusive space. Marking a highlight in Blue Diamond Resorts’ 15th anniversary year, the partnership...
The Caribbean now has its first JdV by Hyatt property with the debut of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana, a vibrant new lifestyle hotel located in the heart of El Cortecito, one of Punta Cana’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. Developed in collaboration with Grupo Martinon, the 66-room boutique hotel blends local flavor with modern comfort and marks a milestone for Hyatt’s growing lifestyle...
Hilton has officially opened its first-ever Curio Collection all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, unveiling Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort on the tranquil shores of Playa Esmeralda. This 500-room property blends elevated design, deep cultural roots, and curated experiences to position Miches as the country’s next must-visit destination. Located just over an hour from Punta...
New hotel performance data from STR reveals a mixed picture for the Caribbean hospitality sector, with regional occupancy dipping while average daily rates (ADR) saw only marginal growth. In May 2025, hotel occupancy across the Caribbean stood at 61.7 percent, reflecting a 5.3 percent drop compared to the same month in 2024. While the decline is notable, it varies significantly by island, with some...
Global hotel operator Valor Hospitality Partners is officially entering the Caribbean market through a landmark partnership with Cove Bay Developments to manage a new luxury destination on Tobago’s stunning northern coast. The Plymouth Peninsula Tobago project is set to debut in 2027 and marks Valor’s first footprint in the region. The high-end resort will be developed by Cove Bay Developments, led...
Barbados is looking to deepen ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as part of its global tourism expansion strategy. The Caribbean destination welcomed a high-level delegation from the Middle East to its flagship trade show, Connect Barbados, which returned this June for the first time since the pandemic. The four-day event, held from June 23 to 26, 2025, brought together leading travel...
Barbados’ Platinum Coast is set to welcome a new kind of all-inclusive retreat—one that trades loud parties for sensory elegance, and trend-chasing for timeless calm. Opening in Summer 2026, the Royalton Vessence Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only marks the official debut of Marriott’s new adults-oriented Vessence brand in the Caribbean. Previously known as...
Montego Bay is preparing to mark a major milestone in its tourism landscape with the debut of its first-ever Marriott-branded hotel—a contemporary AC Marriott set to transform the city’s iconic Hip Strip. Announced by Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, the 165-room property will be built on the former site of Sandals Carlyle and will feature a European Plan (EP) model—moving away...
Barbados is set to strengthen its tourism and investment landscape with the introduction of new legislation to regulate timeshare and fractional ownership arrangements, Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill announced on Thursday. The legislation, recently approved by Cabinet, will provide a clear legal framework for both ownership models. While timeshare arrangements typically allow individuals to...