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The latest all-inclusive resort news — new openings, renovations, brand updates, and insider industry coverage.
We track openings, renovations, brand changes, and business developments across the all-inclusive resort industry — sourced from travel trade publications, official resort announcements, and direct brand communications. Coverage spans the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and beyond, with a focus on what actually changes the guest experience: new restaurants, room category additions, brand conversions, and ownership shifts.
May 30, 2026
New York City's Hotel Workers Just Secured the Biggest Wage Deal in Their Union's History
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council ratified a contract with record wage increases, averting a potential strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
May 30, 2026
This Caribbean Island Just Got a Boutique Luxury Tower — Inside One of Its Most Iconic Resorts
The Westerly at Hilton Aruba introduces 161 rooms, swim-up suites, and the island's only rooftop terrace experience.
May 30, 2026
One of Las Vegas's Most Iconic Resort Empires Just Got Bought — for $17.6 Billion
Fertitta Entertainment is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a massive deal that reshapes the casino resort landscape.
May 29, 2026
This 920-Acre Ultra-Luxury Resort Just Opened on Mexico's Pacific Coast — With Just 91 Rooms
Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has opened in Riviera Nayarit with cliffside villas, a Tom Fazio golf course, and one of Mexico's most exclusive price tags.
May 29, 2026
The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Found a Way to Sell You Its Pools — Without Booking a Room
Marriott signed a multiyear deal with ResortPass to let non-guests buy day access to pools, spas, and cabanas at select properties worldwide.
May 29, 2026
The CEO Who Turned a 14-Brand Hotel Company Into a 44-Brand Empire Just Announced His Exit
Accor CEO Sebastien Bazin will step down by May 2028 after 15 years, as shareholders push back on his compensation package.
May 28, 2026
Los Angeles Just Pushed Back Its Landmark Hotel Worker Wage — and the Industry Is Calling It a Turning Point
The LA City Council voted 11-4 to delay the Olympic Wage ordinance, pushing the thirty-dollar minimum for hospitality workers from 2028 to 2030.
May 28, 2026
This Popular Mexico All-Inclusive Just Got a New Name, 120 Extra Rooms and a Complete Makeover for Families
Riu Jalisco has been rebranded as Riu Flamingos after a full renovation that expanded the Riviera Nayarit resort to 820 rooms with new family layouts.
May 28, 2026
This Under-the-Radar Caribbean Island Just Landed a Major Luxury Hotel Brand — Right Next to Its Hottest New Resort
IHG has announced a 120-room InterContinental resort on Grenadas La Sagesse Bay, set to open in November 2026 alongside Six Senses.
May 27, 2026
This Iconic South Florida Beach Resort Just Completed an $80 Million Transformation — and Landed a Brand-New Name
The historic Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida has reopened as Signia by Hilton after a major renovation of its public spaces, dining, and 33rd-floor club.
May 27, 2026
This Adults-Only Cancun All-Inclusive Just Got a Complete Makeover — With a 23-Seat Speakeasy and a New Zen Spa
Hyatt has completely rebuilt one of its flagship all-inclusive resorts in Cancun's Hotel Zone, with redesigned suites, new dining concepts, and a wellness overhaul.
May 27, 2026
This Bangkok-Based Hotel Company Is Bringing Its Luxury Wellness Brand to the U.S. for the First Time — Starting With Miami
Minor Hotels is making a big push into North America with its Anantara and Wolseley brands, eyeing Miami, New York, and several Canadian cities.
May 26, 2026
The Company That Invented the All-Inclusive Is Turning 75 — and Betting Big on Its Flagship Caribbean Resort
Club Med is marking its 75th anniversary with five major renovations at its Punta Cana resort and new openings in South Africa and Malaysia.
May 26, 2026
Mexico's Biggest Hotel Company Just Announced Five New Luxury Resorts — Including One on a Trending Island
Posadas is opening hotels in Isla Mujeres, the Riviera Maya, and Mexico City as it pushes deeper into the luxury travel market.
May 26, 2026
This Family All-Inclusive Just Opened a $150 Million Village on One of the Caribbean's Best Beaches
Beaches Turks & Caicos debuted Treasure Beach Village with 101 new suites, a massive pool complex, and celebrity-filled launch weekend on Grace Bay.
May 25, 2026
This Luxury Hotel Brand Just Opened Its First Caribbean Property — on One of the World's Best Beaches
Hyatt's Andaz brand has officially debuted in the Caribbean with a 59-room boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, along with 74 branded residences.
May 25, 2026
The World Cup Starts Next Month — but 80% of U.S. Hotels Say Bookings Aren't Where They Expected
An AHLA report finds most U.S. hoteliers are seeing below-forecast bookings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with visa barriers, room cancellations, and a strong dollar dampening international demand.
May 25, 2026
This Design-Forward Tulum Resort Just Went All-Inclusive — and It Looks Nothing Like You'd Expect
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya has introduced an all-inclusive package that folds Michelin-recognized dining, craft cocktails, and wellness into one of Mexico's most architecturally striking resorts.
May 24, 2026
This Luxury Mountain Resort Just Sold for $176 Million — as Its Owner Exits the Hotel Business Entirely
Braemar Hotels & Resorts is selling the 193-key Park Hyatt Beaver Creek as the company winds down its luxury hotel portfolio, calling the REIT model unsustainable.
May 24, 2026
The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Hit a Major Milestone — With a Record Number of Rooms in Its Pipeline
Marriott's development pipeline surpassed 618,000 rooms in Q1 2026, a new record, as the company raised full-year growth guidance on the back of stronger-than-expected RevPAR gains.