Marriott Bonvoy Cuts Up to 20% Off Summer All-Inclusive Escapes
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a summer all-inclusive promotion across the Caribbean and Latin America, with savings at beach resorts for families and leisure travelers.
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.
Sandals Bets $200 Million on a Bigger Jamaica Comeback
Sandals Resorts is investing $200 million to reimagine three Jamaica properties, adding new rooms, dining concepts and guest experiences after Hurricane Melissa.
Sandals and Beaches Launch New Island Insiders Club Loyalty Program
Sandals and Beaches Resorts will replace Sandals Select Rewards with Island Insiders Club, adding more flexible benefits, events and member recognition.
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya Adds Mexico All-Inclusive Package
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya has introduced the brand’s first all-inclusive package in Mexico, combining premium dining, beverages and resort access.
Marriott Expands Hotel Day Access Through ResortPass Agreement
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Marriott International has signed an agreement with ResortPass to expand day access to hotel pools, spas and wellness amenities without overnight stays.
Jamaica Plans $5 Billion Tourism Expansion as Visitor Demand Rebounds
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Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
Jamaica is moving ahead with new airline routes, a $5 billion hotel investment pipeline and stronger regional connectivity after a resilient start to 2026.
HQ Hotels Brings Lifestyle Luxury to St. Lucia as Cap Estate’s Resort Boom Accelerates
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Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
SBE and Wyndham are bringing the HQ Hotels & Residences brand to St. Lucia, adding a $130 million lifestyle resort to the island’s fast-growing Cap Estate corridor.
Meliá Sees Spain and the Caribbean Gaining as Travelers Reroute Summer Trips
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Meliá Hotels expects stronger summer demand in Spain and the Caribbean as travelers shift plans away from regions affected by Middle East instability.
Marriott Bonvoy and Visa Turn FIFA World Cup 2026 Into a New Sports Travel Loyalty Play
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Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Marriott Bonvoy and Visa are launching a major FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign built around ticket access, loyalty rewards, and once-in-a-lifetime fan travel experiences.
Hyatt Pushes Jamaica Resort Reopenings to 2027, Extending the Reset of Montego Bay
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hyatt has delayed the reopening of several major all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Rose Hall until early 2027, extending the recovery timeline for one of Jamaica’s most important tourism corridors. The decision keeps a large block of upscale room inventory offline for another year and underscores how storm recovery is increasingly being tied to broader repositioning.