Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya Adds Mexico All-Inclusive Package
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya has introduced the brand’s first all-inclusive package in Mexico, combining premium dining, beverages and resort access.
Caribbean
The Caribbean refers to a region of island nations and territories located in the Caribbean Sea. It includes over 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays, divided into three main groups: the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico), the Lesser Antilles (Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, and the ABC islands), and the Lucayan Archipelago (Bahamas and Turks and Caicos). The region’s cultural heritage reflects indigenous, African, and European influences, shaped by centuries of colonization, migration, and trade. Tourism, agriculture, and maritime industries form key parts of its economy.
Marriott Expands Hotel Day Access Through ResortPass Agreement
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
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
By
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.
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.
Four Seasons Enters Ultra-Luxury Cruise Market With Debut of First Yacht
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Four Seasons launches its first yacht, bringing ultra-luxury hospitality to sea with exclusive Mediterranean itineraries and residential-style design.
Virgin Voyages Plans Historic Four-Ship ‘Sisters at Sea’ Event in the Caribbean
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Virgin Voyages will bring all four of its ships together for the first time in 2027 with a large-scale Caribbean event.
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries with $15,000 Requirement
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
The U.S. expands its visa bond program to 50 countries, requiring travelers to post up to $15,000 to reduce visa overstays.
Margaritaville at Sea to Launch Bridge Wing Suites on Beachcomber
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Margaritaville at Sea will introduce two ultra-exclusive Bridge Wing Suites aboard its upcoming cruise ship Beachcomber, offering views typically reserved for the captain.