Margaritaville at Sea to Launch Bridge Wing Suites on Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea will introduce two ultra-exclusive Bridge Wing Suites aboard its upcoming cruise ship Beachcomber, offering views typically reserved for the captain.
AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
AST stands for Atlantic Standard Time, a time zone used in parts of the Caribbean and eastern Canada when daylight saving time is not in effect. Travelers may encounter AST when booking flights or scheduling activities in regions like Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Hyatt to Open New Family-Friendly Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
Hyatt plans to expand its Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio with the Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a 650-room resort expected to open in 2029.
Marriott Accelerates Hotel Expansion Across Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International recorded a major year of growth across the Caribbean and Latin America, signing 94 deals and expanding its regional hotel pipeline significantly.
ASTA Makes Hotel Watch List Public to Pressure Unpaid Commissions
By
Christopher Lane
• 2 mins read
ASTA has made its Hotel Watch List public through March 13 to spotlight properties accused of unpaid commissions and push for stronger accountability.
Beaches Resorts Opens $150 Million Treasure Beach Village in Turks and Caicos
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Beaches Resorts unveils Treasure Beach Village, a $150 million expansion in Turks and Caicos featuring multi-bedroom villas, new dining concepts, and family-focused experiences.
Lopesan Hotel Group Expands Punta Cana Portfolio With Three New All-Inclusive Resorts
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Lopesan Hotel Group is set to significantly expand its presence in Punta Cana with three new all-inclusive resorts opening in spring 2026, adding more than 1,000 rooms and multiple guest-focused concepts to the Bávaro area.
Caribbean Flights Resume After U.S. Airspace Curbs Trigger Widespread Airline Disruptions
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
U.S. airlines are working to restore Caribbean schedules after temporary airspace restrictions caused hundreds of cancellations and stranded tens of thousands of travelers during the peak holiday period.
Jumeirah Expands Into Luxury Yachting With the Maltese Falcon Superyacht
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Jumeirah is entering the world of ultra-luxury yacht cruising with the Maltese Falcon, adding Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries to its exclusive Privé collection.
BeOnd America: Luxury All-Business-Class Airline Plans Bold U.S. Expansion
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Maldives-based luxury airline BeOnd, in partnership with New Pacific Airlines, is preparing an ambitious entry into the U.S. market with a new all-business-class service called BeOnd America.
Air France Strengthens European Network, Enhancing Options for North American Travelers
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Air France is expanding its European winter network, offering North American travelers more frequent connections and improved access to destinations across the continent.