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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.

This All-Inclusive Giant Is Opening Its First-Ever Resort on the Adriatic Coast — With 292 Suites and a 2,000-Year-Old Olive Tree

Apr 17, 2026

This All-Inclusive Giant Is Opening Its First-Ever Resort on the Adriatic Coast — With 292 Suites and a 2,000-Year-Old Olive Tree

Iberostar is planting its flag on Montenegro's southern coast with a 292-suite beachfront resort opening this summer, marking the brand's Adriatic debut.

Three All-Inclusive Resorts Are Opening on the Same Day in Punta Cana — Adding Over 1,000 Rooms

Apr 17, 2026

Three All-Inclusive Resorts Are Opening on the Same Day in Punta Cana — Adding Over 1,000 Rooms

Lopesan Hotel Group will debut three distinct all-inclusive properties on its Punta Cana campus on May 1, making it the Caribbean's biggest single-day resort launch of 2026.

This Massive All-Inclusive Brand Is Finally Opening Its First Hotel in Southeast Asia — on a 700-Metre Beach

Apr 17, 2026

This Massive All-Inclusive Brand Is Finally Opening Its First Hotel in Southeast Asia — on a 700-Metre Beach

Riu Hotels & Resorts is entering the Thai market with a 504-room beachfront palace on Phuket's Mai Khao Beach, marking the brand's first property in Southeast Asia.

This Private Bahamas Island Club Just Unveiled a $350 Million Transformation — With a 40,000-Square-Foot Putting Course

Apr 16, 2026

This Private Bahamas Island Club Just Unveiled a $350 Million Transformation — With a 40,000-Square-Foot Putting Course

Southworth is pouring one of the Caribbean's largest private-club investments into a 500-acre property on Great Abaco, with new residences, racquet facilities, and a spa still on the way.

One of the World's Biggest Hotel Brands Is Finally Coming Back to Nassau — With an 11-Story Beachfront Debut

Apr 16, 2026

One of the World's Biggest Hotel Brands Is Finally Coming Back to Nassau — With an 11-Story Beachfront Debut

Hilton just signed a deal to bring one of its fastest-growing luxury collections to The Bahamas for the very first time, with a 125-room new-build on West Bay Street.

An Iconic Adults-Only Cancun-Area Resort Just Got Its Official Grand Reopening — With the Governor in Attendance

Apr 16, 2026

An Iconic Adults-Only Cancun-Area Resort Just Got Its Official Grand Reopening — With the Governor in Attendance

After a top-to-bottom renovation, one of Playa Mujeres' flagship adults-only all-inclusives cut the ribbon this week on a completely reimagined resort.

One of the World's Most Exclusive Hotel Brands Just Went All-Inclusive for the First Time — and Picked This Mexican Beach Town

Apr 15, 2026

One of the World's Most Exclusive Hotel Brands Just Went All-Inclusive for the First Time — and Picked This Mexican Beach Town

Park Hyatt is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya, marking a major shift for one of luxury hospitality's most prestigious names.

The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Ditched Its Soda Brand After 34 Years — Here's What Replaced It

Apr 15, 2026

The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Ditched Its Soda Brand After 34 Years — Here's What Replaced It

Marriott International is switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola across all 9,800 properties worldwide, ending a partnership that started in 1992.

This Caribbean Country Just Smashed Its Own Tourism Record — With 3.7 Million Visitors in Three Months

Apr 15, 2026

This Caribbean Country Just Smashed Its Own Tourism Record — With 3.7 Million Visitors in Three Months

The Dominican Republic welcomed a record 3.7 million visitors in Q1 2026, a 10.8% jump over last year, with Punta Cana handling more than half of all arrivals.

This Major Hotel Chain Is Letting Kids and Teens Stay Free at Its All-Inclusives — Here's the Catch

Apr 14, 2026

This Major Hotel Chain Is Letting Kids and Teens Stay Free at Its All-Inclusives — Here's the Catch

Hilton is offering free stays for up to two kids or teens at its Caribbean and Latin American all-inclusive resorts, bookable through April 30 for travel through October 2026.

One of Marriott's Trendiest Brands Just Opened Its First-Ever All-Inclusive — and It's Adults Only

Apr 14, 2026

One of Marriott's Trendiest Brands Just Opened Its First-Ever All-Inclusive — and It's Adults Only

W Punta Cana has officially opened in the Dominican Republic with 340 suites, 12 dining venues, and swim-up pools, marking W Hotels' debut in the all-inclusive space.

Seven All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica Just Got Pushed Back Again — and Won't Reopen Until Next Year

Apr 14, 2026

Seven All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica Just Got Pushed Back Again — and Won't Reopen Until Next Year

Hyatt's Inclusive Collection has delayed the reopening of seven major Montego Bay and Rose Hall properties to Q1 2027, citing deeper structural damage from Hurricane Melissa.

The Bahamas' Most Famous Resort Is Overhauling Its Most Exclusive Wing — Without Closing It

Apr 11, 2026

The Bahamas' Most Famous Resort Is Overhauling Its Most Exclusive Wing — Without Closing It

Atlantis Paradise Island is transforming all 600 suites at The Cove this spring, adding Tiffany & Co., Lalique and a new beach club — and the tower is staying open for the whole thing.

One of Cancun's Most Famous Adults-Only Resorts Finally Has a Reopening Date — After 13 Months Dark

Apr 11, 2026

One of Cancun's Most Famous Adults-Only Resorts Finally Has a Reopening Date — After 13 Months Dark

After multiple delays, the adults-only Hyatt Zilara Cancun is now accepting bookings starting May 1, capping a full gut renovation that closed the resort for more than a year.

This Iconic All-Inclusive Brand Is About to Plant Its First Flag in Africa — With a Twist

Apr 11, 2026

This Iconic All-Inclusive Brand Is About to Plant Its First Flag in Africa — With a Twist

Club Med is opening its first South African resort this July, pairing a 411-room beachfront property with a private safari lodge two hours inland.

Robert De Niro's Luxury Hotel Brand Is Opening a Barefoot Retreat on This Remote Caribbean Island

Apr 10, 2026

Robert De Niro's Luxury Hotel Brand Is Opening a Barefoot Retreat on This Remote Caribbean Island

Nobu Hospitality just revealed new details for its first Caribbean property — a 17-villa hideaway on a 400-acre beachfront estate.

This All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica Just Reopened Months Ahead of Schedule After the Storm That Shut It Down

Apr 10, 2026

This All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica Just Reopened Months Ahead of Schedule After the Storm That Shut It Down

More than 660 rooms are back online at one of Runaway Bay's biggest resorts, marking another major step in Jamaica's post-hurricane comeback.

One of the Hippest Hotel Brands Is Opening Its First-Ever Property on This Italian Island

Apr 10, 2026

One of the Hippest Hotel Brands Is Opening Its First-Ever Property on This Italian Island

A major lifestyle hotel brand is making its debut on one of the Mediterranean's most exclusive coastlines — with 154 suites and private plunge pools.

How One Hotel Company Quietly Built the World's Biggest All-Inclusive Empire

Apr 9, 2026

How One Hotel Company Quietly Built the World's Biggest All-Inclusive Empire

Hyatt's Inclusive Collection now spans 150+ resorts and 55,000 rooms after a string of acquisitions — and it's still growing.

This Luxury Wellness Brand Just Opened Its First Resort Outside the U.S. — on a Private Island

Apr 9, 2026

This Luxury Wellness Brand Just Opened Its First Resort Outside the U.S. — on a Private Island

Miraval, Hyatt's wellness-focused brand, has debuted in Saudi Arabia with a 180-room adults-only resort on the Red Sea's Shura Island.