Announcements

Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada reopens & unveils enhancements

The award-winning Spice Island Beach Resort - a luxury all-inclusive resort in Grenada, and one of the Caribbean's finest hideaways - reopens after a seasonal closure and unveils enhancements to its offering ahead of the winter season. Reopening with expanded ocean vistas, re-imagined public spaces including an elevated courtyard, an extended pool and dining area, and greater beach access, the family-owned and operated resort is committed to offering a quintessential Caribbean experience to its discerning guests. The 64 luxurious suites are perfect for couples and families alike, while other facilities include gourmet cuisine, the children's Nutmeg Pod, Janissa's Spa, and a beachside yoga pavilion.

Upscale Wyndham Grand in Barbados

Wyndham Grand®, the hotel brand known for its upscale accommodations and approachable designs, today announced it's now taking reservations for its newest resort, the inviting 422-room all-inclusive Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord's Castle Resort & Spa. The secluded, ocean-front hotel marks Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' entrance into Barbados and will begin welcoming its first guests beginning October 12 with select amenities, followed by a formal Grand Opening in early 2024.

The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef Opens in St. Thomas

The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef is now open and welcoming travelers to become immersed in a quintessential island experience. The opening signals the completion of an extensive $425 million rebuild project at Frenchman's Reef, which debuted its sister resort, Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman's Reef, Autograph Collection this past May.

Riu Palace Macao reopens after full renovation

RIU Hotels reopens Riu Palace Macao. After several months of work, the hotel chain is unveiling this elegant 24-hour All-Inclusive Adults-Only hotel after a full renovation. The hotel, which became the first RIU Palace line hotel in the Americas in 1994, had been remodelled once before in 2012. Guests can now enjoy beautiful decor, new menus and new ideas, notably including Elite Club by RIU, an exclusive service with perks and spaces designed for guests looking to take their experience at RIU Hotels to the next level.

Four Seasons and Cisneros Real Estate Announce New Luxury Resort and Residences in The Dominican Republic

Four Seasons and Cisneros Real Estate (Cisneros) announce plans for the development of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia, a sustainable luxury destination located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. The project will combine the globally renowned hospitality and service of Four Seasons and Cisneros' decades of business and investment in the Dominican Republic, Latin America and the United States. With construction underway, the project is slated to open in early 2026.

Blue Diamond Resorts Expands to Antigua

Royalton CHIC Antigua is set to debut and welcome guests to the leeward island, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, in early April 2024. Coaxing spirited travelers with a vibrant and social all-inclusive vacation experience, designed exclusively for adults, the beachfront resort is set on the northwest coast of Antigua. Situated along a sandy beachfront that shimmers in the sun in the day and moonlight at night, Royalton CHIC Antigua will feature 235 stylish rooms and suites. Each features a balcony or terrace for breathtaking ocean and sunset views, and modern décor in keeping with sister Royalton CHIC Resorts in Punta Cana and Cancun. Lush details will include Royalton's signature DreamBed™, rain shower and All-In Connectivity™ amenities; 24/7 room service featuring the select picks from the menus of onsite dining outlets, creating the perfect setting for guests to linger in after active, energetic days. (Opening April 2024)

The Loren Hotel Group Breaks Ground In Turks & Caicos

The Loren Group, a hotel and residences brand with the beautification of everyday living at its core, offering accommodations and residences, impeccable service and exclusive amenities, officially broke ground on their latest venture, The Loren at Turtle Cove, continuing their international expansion in Turks & Caicos. Joining the flagship location, The Loren at Pink Beach, in Bermuda, and the award-winning The Loren at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, the third location is perfectly situated in a private cove on Grace Bay, a reflection of the brand's growing demand for residences and hotel projects with naturally inspiring surroundings.

Sandals® Dunn's River Celebrates Grand Opening

Under the transformational light of a new moon, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) unveiled its latest resort, the all-new 260-room Sandals Dunn's River, with a celebration befitting its legendary lore in Jamaica's tourism history. The night brought together leaders in the Caribbean, valued members of the Sandals Resorts family, and Jamaica's most quintessential performers - including GRAMMY-Award winning artist Shaggy and The Voice winner Tessanne Chin - to commemorate the next chapter in the new resort's storied history.

Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection, Opens in St. Thomas

Frenchman's Reef announces the opening of Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman's Reef, Autograph Collection, inviting travelers to enjoy a refreshing state of tropical chill. Part of an extensive $425 million rebuild project at Frenchman's Reef, the intimate resort offers a pure island escape and open-air paradise a stone's throw away from the sand and turquoise waters of St. Thomas. Operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, the property features sleek designs by architects Kollin Altomare and The Johnson Studio, as well as exciting culinary and public space concepting from Sixteenfifty Creative Intelligence. The new resort is the latest to join Autograph Collection Hotels - Marriott Bonvoy's diverse and dynamic collection of independent hotels handpicked for originality and passion in their every expression.