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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.
Jul 15, 2026
This Marriott Brand Just Opened Atop One of Cappadocia's Highest Points — With 28 Private Villas
A new independent hotel has debuted in the cliffside village of Uchisar, overlooking Cappadocia's famous rock formations.
Jul 15, 2026
A Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Just Anchored This Luxury Brand's First Hotel in Northern England
A 157-acre lakeside estate near Knutsford has reopened as this storied brand's debut property in North West England after a nine-figure overhaul.
Jul 15, 2026
This Florida Barrier-Island Resort Just Wrapped a $40 Million Redo — Down to the Spa's Cold Plunge
A 1,350-acre oceanfront resort on Florida's northeast coast reopened this week after a top-to-bottom renovation touching all 401 rooms.
Jul 14, 2026
Mexico's No. 1 Resort for 2026 Sits in a 3,000-Acre Reserve — Nowhere Near Cancun
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo topped the Mexico list in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards, on a wild stretch of Pacific coast most travelers overlook.
Jul 14, 2026
This Wellness Brand Just Opened Its Second Saudi Resort — With a Longevity Clinic Inside
Six Senses AMAALA has welcomed its first guests on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, pairing 100 suites and villas with a Longevity Centre and biohacking lounge.
Jul 14, 2026
This French Hotel Giant Just Committed 5,300 Rooms to One Country — With Four New Brands
Accor and Vietnam's Sun Group signed a five-year deal for more than 5,300 keys, debuting Sofitel, Swissotel, TRIBE and SO/ in the country for the first time.
Jul 13, 2026
Sandals Just Retired Its 18-Year-Old Rewards Program — Here's What Guests Get Now
Sandals and Beaches replaced their long-running loyalty program on July 1 with a seven-tier system and a headline perk for frequent guests.
Jul 13, 2026
This Ultra-Luxury Brand Just Spent $250 Million on a Beach North of Cancun
One of Marriott's most prestigious names opened its second resort in the Mexican Caribbean this month, skipping the all-inclusive model entirely.
Jul 13, 2026
This All-Inclusive Giant Just Opened Its First Resort in a New Country — With a Safari
A major all-inclusive operator opened its debut South African resort in July, pairing a beach club with a private Big Five game reserve.
Jul 12, 2026
A 1914 Movie Palace in Spain Just Reopened as a Hotel — With a Two-Michelin-Star Chef Inside
A century-old former cinema in San Sebastian has reopened as an 81-room Curio Collection hotel with a restaurant from the Mugaritz chef.
Jul 12, 2026
This New England City Just Got Its First Lakeside Luxury Hotel — Right on the Water
Burlington, Vermont finally has a luxury hotel directly on Lake Champlain: the 161-room Harborvale, Autograph Collection.
Jul 12, 2026
Hilton's Flagship Brand Just Returned to Greece — and Every Room Comes With Its Own Pool
Hilton's namesake brand is back in Greece with an 85-room resort on Crete where every room has a private heated pool.
Jul 11, 2026
This Hotel Giant Is Putting All Six of Its Luxury Brands in One Country
IHG plans to have every one of its luxury and lifestyle brands operating in Saudi Arabia by 2028.
Jul 11, 2026
This Adults-Only Resort Lets Guests Roam Its Family-Friendly Twin Next Door
A new 406-room adults-only all-inclusive is opening in Punta Cana with free-flow access to the family resort beside it.
Jul 11, 2026
Two of Hyatt's Most Prestigious Brands Are Trying All-Inclusive for the First Time
Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt, names built on a la carte luxury, are both going all-inclusive in Mexico before the year is out.
Jul 10, 2026
This Hotel Giant Just Crossed a Major Milestone in Canada — With 40 More Coming
IHG has passed 200 open hotels in Canada and is lining up a wave of new brands and properties across the country.
Jul 10, 2026
This Storied Island Resort Sits at the Center of the Biggest Renovation in Bermuda's History
Fairmont is overhauling roughly a fifth of its portfolio, and its Bermuda flagship is the centerpiece of the plan.
Jul 10, 2026
A Six-Decade-Old Hotel Steps From Victoria Falls Just Landed a Major Luxury Rebrand
Hyatt is bringing its Grand Hyatt brand to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, transforming a landmark that has stood for nearly 60 years.
Jul 9, 2026
One of Hyatt's Most Serene Brands Is Finally Coming to Japan
Hyatt's Alila brand will make its Japan debut in Hakone in 2028, in a hot-spring region prized for art and volcanic scenery.
Jul 9, 2026
This Hotel Giant Just Opened an All-Inclusive Camp Inside a Rhino Sanctuary
A new luxury tented safari camp sits inside one of Kenya's oldest private rhino reserves, with rates covering meals, drinks, and game drives.