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...
A major addition to Cancun’s hotel landscape is on the horizon as Spanish hospitality brand RIU prepares to unveil its latest all-inclusive resort — Hotel Riu Ventura — on December 6, 2025. Positioned along the famed Delfines Beach, the new resort will offer 700 rooms, six outdoor pools, and a full suite of family-friendly amenities. This marks RIU’s sixth property in Cancun and the 23rd in...
Barbados is set for a major transformation in its hotel landscape, with approximately BDS$1.8 billion now committed to six large-scale developments, a move expected to generate over 4,000 permanent roles and thousands of construction positions. View Hotels for Sale in Barbados Boutique Hotel & Restaurant on the East Coast Key Developments in the Pipeline BHTA chairman Javon Griffith...
Janu Turks and Caicos is poised to reshape the future of luxury travel by merging Caribbean tranquility with next-generation wellness and meaningful connection. Designed for discerning travelers from the U.S. and beyond, the resort delivers an elegant blend of beachfront serenity, state-of-the-art amenities, and immersive well-being experiences, all set against the backdrop of one of the region’s most...
With its thriving tourism industry and year-round appeal, Barbados continues to attract investors looking to enter the hospitality sector. From boutique beachfront inns to larger established properties, the island offers a range of hotel investment opportunities. Whether you're an experienced hotelier or a first-time buyer, Barbados presents strong potential for long-term returns. Here is our list of...