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The latest all-inclusive resort news — new openings, renovations, brand updates, and insider industry coverage.
May 7, 2026
This Iconic Pacific Coast Resort Just Reopened as Something Completely Different — With Plunge Pools and Mezcal Tastings
The Westin Playa Vallarta has reopened as Westin first all-inclusive resort in Mexico, featuring biophilic design, private plunge pools, and adults-only swim-up suites.
May 6, 2026
Hotels in World Cup Host Cities Are Reporting a Major Problem — and the Tournament Is Weeks Away
New AHLA data shows 80% of hoteliers in World Cup host cities say bookings are tracking below initial forecasts, with visa barriers and rising costs cited as key factors.
May 6, 2026
The Hotel Building Boom Across Latin America Just Hit a Staggering New Number — and One Country Dominates
Latin America’s hotel construction pipeline grew 6% year-over-year to 755 projects and nearly 114,000 rooms in Q1 2026, with Mexico accounting for a third of all development.
May 6, 2026
This Luxury Hotel Brand Just Opened Its First Latin American Resort — on Mexico’s Most Exclusive Stretch of Beach
Hyatt’s Alila brand has debuted in Latin America with a 182-room resort at Mayakoba on the Riviera Maya, marking a major expansion for the luxury label.
May 5, 2026
A Beloved Hyatt Brand Is About to Open Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort — on One of the World's Best Beaches
Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay opens in May with 59 rooms, rooftop dining, a full spa, and Hyatt's signature boutique-luxury approach.
May 5, 2026
This Popular Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Closing This Week for a Major Transformation — and Reopening as Something Very Different
Riu Palace Mexico closes May 4 for a full renovation and will reopen in September as an adults-only resort with upgraded rooms and amenities.
May 5, 2026
The Caribbean's Biggest New All-Inclusive Opens Next Month — With Over 2,000 Suites and a Greg Norman Golf Course
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana debuts June 1 with 2,171 suites, 20+ restaurants, nine pools, a water park, and a Greg Norman-designed golf course.
Apr 30, 2026
One of the World Largest Hotel Companies Just Debuted Five New Properties Across the Caribbean and Latin America
IHG Hotels and Resorts opened five new hotels across Barbados, Aruba, Mexico, and more — including brand firsts for Garner and voco.
Apr 30, 2026
Las Vegas Is Going All-Inclusive — and the Biggest Casino Brands on the Strip Are Leading the Charge
MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and downtown hotels are rolling out all-inclusive packages across Las Vegas, starting at $104 per night.
Apr 30, 2026
This Spanish Hotel Group Is About to Open Three All-Inclusive Resorts at Once — All in the Same Dominican Republic Complex
Lopesan Hotel Group opens three distinct five-star all-inclusive properties in Punta Cana on May 1, adding over 1,000 rooms.
Apr 29, 2026
A Brand-New All-Suite All-Inclusive Just Opened Near Cancun — With Butler Service and 10 Restaurants
Majestic Mirage Costa Mujeres debuts as an all-suite, all-inclusive resort in Mexico's booming Costa Mujeres corridor, featuring 1,000-square-foot suites and rooftop plunge pools.
Apr 29, 2026
This Caribbean Island Just Announced a Radical Tourism Overhaul — and It Could Change Who Visits
Barbados PM Mia Mottley unveiled Tourism 3.0, a strategic pivot toward higher-value travelers, with 1,800 new hotel rooms and a push for a nonstop LAX route by 2030.
Apr 29, 2026
This Quiet Corner of Jamaica Just Became the Caribbean's Fastest-Rising Destination — With Overwater Villas to Prove It
Green Island on Jamaica's northwest coast is drawing a new wave of all-inclusive travelers, anchored by two Princess resorts totaling nearly 1,000 rooms and the island's first overwater villas.
Apr 28, 2026
This All-Inclusive Giant Is Pouring Nearly One Billion Dollars Into Its Family Brand — and Doubling Its Footprint
Sandals is investing nearly one billion dollars to expand Beaches Resorts, with new properties planned in Barbados, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and St. Vincent.
Apr 28, 2026
Caribbean Hotels Haven't Been This Full in Years — and the Numbers Are Still Climbing
Hotel occupancy across the Caribbean hit 79 percent in March 2026, with Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic all posting major gains.
Apr 28, 2026
This Famous Boutique Hotel Brand Is About to Open Its First-Ever All-Inclusive — and Reservations Just Went Live
Kimpton Tres Rios Riviera Maya is now taking bookings for a September 22 opening, bringing IHG's lifestyle brand into the all-inclusive arena for the first time.
Apr 27, 2026
The Luxury Hotel Brand Made Famous by 'The White Lotus' Just Announced Its First-Ever U.S. Property
Minor Hotels is bringing Anantara to the United States with a 50-story tower in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood, featuring 50 hotel suites and 220 branded residences.
Apr 27, 2026
This Adults-Only All-Inclusive Near Cancún Has 300 Rooms, Five Restaurants — and a Famous Party Brand Behind It
W Hotels is opening its newest all-inclusive resort in Costa Mujeres with 300 rooms, five dining venues, and an adults-only concept aimed at a younger luxury crowd.
Apr 27, 2026
The World's Biggest Luxury All-Inclusive Brand Is Finally Coming to the Americas — Starting With a Cancún Takeover
Rixos Hotels is converting the Grand Park Royal Cancún into its first-ever Americas property, bringing its Ultra All-Inclusive concept to Mexico's Hotel Zone in late 2026.
Apr 26, 2026
A 500-Room Resort From One of Hyatt's Biggest Brands Is Headed to Cancún — and Reservations Just Opened
Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort is now accepting bookings for its September 2026 opening, adding 500 rooms to an already booming Cancún hotel market.