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Caribbean Hotels Are Waging a Quiet War Against Online Travel Agencies — and This Summit Is Their Playbook

Apr 22, 2026

Caribbean Hotels Are Waging a Quiet War Against Online Travel Agencies — and This Summit Is Their Playbook

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is hosting a direct bookings summit at Sandals Grande Antigua, with properties pushing past 50% direct booking ratios.

A Famous Dominican Republic Island Is Being Transformed Into a Hybrid Beach Destination — Here's Who's Behind It

Apr 22, 2026

A Famous Dominican Republic Island Is Being Transformed Into a Hybrid Beach Destination — Here's Who's Behind It

MSC Group and Casa de Campo are partnering on a 50/50 joint venture to redevelop Catalina Island into a dual-purpose cruise and resort destination.

This Caribbean Resort Just Debuted a Full Wellness Sanctuary — Plus the Island's Most Extensive Rum Collection

Apr 22, 2026

This Caribbean Resort Just Debuted a Full Wellness Sanctuary — Plus the Island's Most Extensive Rum Collection

InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa expands with a new wellness sanctuary, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a bar stocking 43 different bush rums.

A Family-Owned Resort Company Is Opening a Beachfront Villa Property on One of the Caribbean Best Beaches

Apr 20, 2026

A Family-Owned Resort Company Is Opening a Beachfront Villa Property on One of the Caribbean Best Beaches

Bay Gardens Resorts is debuting Sapphire Sands Villas on Reduit Beach in Saint Lucia this June, with nine villas, plunge pools, and private butler service.

This Boutique Jamaica Hotel Just Unveiled Six Reimagined Oceanfront Bungalows — Each One Different From the Last

Apr 20, 2026

This Boutique Jamaica Hotel Just Unveiled Six Reimagined Oceanfront Bungalows — Each One Different From the Last

Jakes Hotel in Treasure Beach has reopened six handcrafted bungalows with rooftop terraces and outdoor soaking tubs after rebuilding from Hurricane Melissa.

A Major All-Inclusive Brand Is Bringing 220 Suites to One of the Caribbean Most Exclusive Coastlines

Apr 20, 2026

A Major All-Inclusive Brand Is Bringing 220 Suites to One of the Caribbean Most Exclusive Coastlines

Royalton is opening Vessence Barbados on the Platinum Coast this June, adding a premium adults-oriented all-inclusive to Marriott growing Caribbean portfolio.

Caribbean Resorts Are Seeing a 50% Booking Surge — and One Country's Crisis Is the Reason

Apr 19, 2026

Caribbean Resorts Are Seeing a 50% Booking Surge — and One Country's Crisis Is the Reason

New data shows 90% of travelers who canceled Mexico trips aren't rebooking there, with Caribbean islands like Aruba, Bahamas, and Punta Cana absorbing the demand.

A Private-Island All-Inclusive Just Joined One of the World's Biggest Hotel Loyalty Programs

Apr 19, 2026

A Private-Island All-Inclusive Just Joined One of the World's Biggest Hotel Loyalty Programs

Cayo Levantado Resort, a 218-suite all-inclusive on its own island off the Dominican Republic's Samaná coast, is joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt this summer.

This All-Inclusive Brand Just Spent €150 Million on Its Newest Resort — and It Opens in Days

Apr 19, 2026

This All-Inclusive Brand Just Spent €150 Million on Its Newest Resort — and It Opens in Days

Ikos Resorts is about to open its eighth property on the shores of western Crete, featuring 414 rooms, seven Michelin-starred restaurants, and a LEED Gold sustainability commitment.

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.