Announcements

Aman Announces Amantaru, a New Caribbean Destination in Puerto Rico

Aman, the world’s leading hospitality and lifestyle brand, and pioneer of timeless sanctuaries, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its collection of Caribbean retreats, Amantaru. Embraced by calm waters, golden sand and verdant landscape along Puerto Rico’s picturesque southwest coast, Amantaru will embody the brand’s hallmarks of exceptional settings, timeless design, profound privacy and intuitive service. Encompassing a resort and limited collection of branded residences, the property will be Aman’s fourth destination in the Caribbean.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica in Runaway Bay Reopens on 1 December 2026 Following Extensive Renovation

Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has announced that Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica in Runaway Bay will reopen on 1 December 2026, following an extensive year-long renovation and recovery programme. The reopening represents an important step in the continued evolution of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, strengthening its premium all-inclusive offering and reinforcing its commitment to a destination where the brand has an established presence.

Club Med Opens Reservations for St. Croix Resort, Marking Its Return to U.S. Shores in November 2027

Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive vacation concept, has officially opened reservations for Club Med St. Croix, a new premium all-inclusive resort scheduled to welcome guests on November 12, 2027. Located along Davis Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where rainforest-covered hills meet the Caribbean Sea, the property marks the brand's return to U.S. shores and will become its second Exclusive Collection resort in North America. Designed for guests ages 12 and older, the all-suite retreat offers a Caribbean getaway without a passport for U.S. citizens traveling directly from the United States.

Fort George Belize Joins Autograph Collection Ahead of Major Waterfront Expansion

Fort George Belize, Autograph Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels, announces its debut as a landmark waterfront retreat in the historic Fort George neighborhood. Celebrated for its individual character and story, the hotel enters a new chapter that honors its longstanding connection to Belize City while inviting travelers to experience the destination’s history, culture, and Caribbean spirit through a refreshed and distinctly local hospitality experience.

Le Sereno Unveils Its Next Chapter in St Barth

 Le Sereno will reopen for the season on 16 November 2026, revealing the most significant evolution in its history. Personally led by owners Luis and Angelica Contreras, the three-year project brings the tropical landscape into the heart of the hotel, while preserving the intimacy, waterfront setting and personal service that have defined Le Sereno for nearly two decades.

Ocean Allure Expands into Jamaica with the Debut of Ocean Allure Eden Bay, Redefining Caribbean Luxury

Ocean Signature Resorts proudly announces the official opening of Ocean Allure Eden Bay, marking the transformation of the former Ocean Eden Bay into the brand's pinnacle of luxury. The property joins the Ocean Allure Signature Adults Only Resorts collection—an upscale, all-inclusive Caribbean offering thoughtfully tailored for discerning couples, corporate incentive retreats, and social gatherings.

JOIA Rose Hall Undergoes Full Renovation, Bringing a New Expression of Jamaican Luxury to Montego Bay

JOIA Rose Hall, Iberostar Group's luxury, adults-only, all-inclusive beachfront resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, will welcome guests back on December 1, 2026, following a full renovation. The transformation marks a new chapter for the brand's JOIA luxury collection segment, introducing reimagined interiors and guest experiences that celebrate the culture, character and natural beauty of the destination.

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club Expands Private Villa Collection with New Luxury Villas

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, the luxury beachfront resort set along Rendezvous Bay, is expanding its private accommodations with Trade Winds, a new five-bedroom villa on Merrywing Beach, and six new Golf View One Bedroom Executive Suites. Trade Winds is available to book now, while the new suites will welcome guests beginning in November 2026.

Sapphire Sands Villas Now Welcoming Guests on Saint Lucia’s Reduit Beach

Bay Gardens Resorts has officially opened Sapphire Sands Villas, its first luxury beachfront villa property, situated directly on Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay Village. Now welcoming guests for the fall and winter travel season, the new retreat combines spacious, flexible accommodations with beachfront dining, wellness experiences, and family-friendly amenities.

Tamarind Reopens as an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Completing the Transformation of Marriott's Barbados Collection

Tamarind, Barbados, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, proudly announces its reopening following an extensive transformation, welcoming guests to a reimagined oceanfront retreat on the island's celebrated Platinum West Coast. More than the unveiling of a revitalized resort, Tamarind's reopening marks the completion of the Barbados Collection's comprehensive portfolio-wide renovation strategy, a multi-million investment that transformed all seven resorts across the destination over two years.

South Bank Opens Reservations for Arc, Piero Lissoni’s First Completed Caribbean Project

This winter, a new architectural landmark will rise above the turquoise waters of Long Bay in the Turks & Caicos Islands. South Bank, the 31-acre waterfront resort and marina managed by Grace Bay Resorts, has opened reservations for Arc, an exclusive collection of 17 Sky Villas designed by internationally acclaimed Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, ranging in size from 410-square-foot studio suites, the first of its kind within the South Bank property, to the 12,630-square-foot, five-bedroom penthouse, unique in the region.  

467-Key Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana Debuts

Hyatt today announced the opening of Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, marking the debut of the Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts brand in the Dominican Republic and further expanding Hyatt's growing all-inclusive portfolio in one of the Caribbean's leading leisure destinations. Located along the tranquil shores of Cabeza de Toro in Punta Cana, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort brings the Hyatt Vivid brand’s vibrant, experience-driven approach to hospitality to Punta Cana, encouraging guests to reconnect with themselves, each other and the destination.

New Luxury Resort in Antigua From Hotelier Daniel Shamoon

Daniel Shamoon, a renowned hotelier, announces a joint venture with Dutch entrepreneur Albert Hartog to create a new luxury boutique resort within the spectacular Pearns Point development on Antigua’s coveted western peninsula. As the co-owner of Luxury Hotel Partners and Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Shamoon has become widely recognized for creating some of the most iconic luxury hospitality destinations across the globe, while Hartog has led the development of Pearns Point since its inception through his company, Orange Limited. The tropical, low-density resort, nestled among lush hillsides and white-sand beaches, will include an intimate collection of resort accommodations, exquisite turnkey villas for sale and world-class amenities accessible to both resort guests and owners within Pearns Point. 

Puerto Rico's Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort Completes $38 Million Transformation

Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort celebrates the completion of a comprehensive transformation driven by an investment of approximately $38 million, marking a new chapter for the property as a premium-category oceanfront resort. As part of Marriott Hotels, one of Marriott Bonvoy’s more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands, the property elevates the experience of guests traveling for leisure or business, while strengthening Isla Verde’s tourism offering as one of Puerto Rico’s most visited destinations.

Ocean Signature Resorts to Reposition Jamaica Property Under Ocean Allure Brand

Ocean Signature Resorts will reposition its 444-suite Ocean Eden Bay in Jamaica as Ocean Allure Eden Bay in November 2026, extending the company’s higher-end adults-only, all-inclusive concept to the Montego Bay area. The move follows the December 2025 debut of Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres and signals a broader effort to establish Ocean Allure as the group’s more refined resort proposition, centered on upgraded design, service and food-and-beverage experiences.