Hilton Caribbean Footprint Tops 100 Open and Planned Hotels
Hilton surpasses 100 open and planned hotels in the Caribbean, with new openings in Puerto Rico and pipeline projects spanning 10+ markets through 2030.
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Unparalleled brands, untapped potential: Accor becoming a driving force in the future of Dominican Republic tourism
Accor signed multiple development agreements during Dominican Republic Week in Paris, bringing its pipeline in the country to 23 projects covering nearly 6,000 keys, 1,000+ branded residences, and up to 9,000 direct jobs.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Wymara Resort + Villas to Legend Collection
Wymara Resort + Villas in Turks and Caicos joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection, with its villa property also entering Preferred Residences, giving guests access to the I Prefer loyalty program.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Returns to Full Strength in Jamaica with Five Resorts Open
Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reopened all five Jamaica properties across Negril and Montego Bay after significant renovations, with a sixth adults-only resort set to debut in summer 2027.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Announces CHIEF 2026, a Future-focused Forum to Prepare the Industry for Caribbean Tourism 2030
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association's CHIEF 2026 forum runs November 16-18 at Wyndham Grand Barbados, covering AI, sustainability, workforce, and resilience strategies for the decade ahead.
Remington Hospitality Expands Managed Portfolio with New Belize Resort
Remington Hospitality takes over management of Aruna Resort Villas in Ambergris Caye, Belize, as part of its strategy to grow its independent and boutique portfolio across the CALA region.
Meliá Restructures Its Operations in Cuba Following Risk Assessment and Current Context Review
Meliá exits management and brand licensing for 15 Cuban hotels, citing deteriorating geopolitical, legal, and energy conditions, with most properties already non-operational.
Bay Gardens Resorts Donates US$5,000 to CHTA's "One Caribbean" Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort
The Saint Lucian hotel group joins CHTA's regional fundraising effort to help Jamaica's small tourism businesses recover from Hurricane Melissa damage.
Sandals Resorts International Announces US$200 Million Reimagination of Three Iconic Jamaica Resorts
The three resorts will reopen in late 2026 with new accommodations, pools, dining concepts, and arrival experiences after Hurricane Melissa damage assessment.
Hyatt Strengthens All-Inclusive Portfolio in the Dominican Republic with Plans for New Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
The 650-room resort will open in 2029 as part of Hyatt's expansion in Dominican Republic, adding to 150+ all-inclusive properties across the region.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Outlines Comprehensive Support Plan for Jamaica’s Recovery
Five Royalton properties in Jamaica will remain closed until August-September 2026 following Hurricane Melissa damage, with 200+ staff retained for restoration work.
RIU plans to reopen all its hotels in Jamaica before the end of the year
RIU mobilizes $1M in employee aid and partners with airlines to restore operations across seven properties totaling 4,000+ rooms after Hurricane Melissa.
Meliá Hotels International expands in the Dominican Republic with INNSiDE by Meliá
Meliá Hotels International has announced the expansion of its INNSiDE by Meliá brand in the Dominican Republic, which is deemed a strategic destination for the company. The plan includes the opening of two new establishments in Punta Cana. Notably, these will be Meliá's first franchised hotels in the Caribbean, marking a significant milestone in the group's regional expansion.
Baha Mar in The Bahamas Unveils Expansion Plans With New Beachfront Resort and Residences
The leading luxury resort Baha Mar announces expansion plans to add a 4th luxury resort as the next phase of its continued development. The new resort and residences will be a stunning addition to Baha Mar’s “luxury of choice” collection, with a projected opening in 2029. Today Baha Mar and the government of The Bahamas have signed their Heads of Agreement signaling the approval to move the project forward to construction.
Sonesta Executes Deal for Five Sonesta ES Suites in Dominican Republic
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic. The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years.
Sonesta Announces Larimar City & Resort, a New Luxury Development in the Dominican Republic
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced plans for Larimar City & Resort, a new multi-use development that marks the company's entry in the Dominican Republic. Anchoring this development will be new Royal Sonesta and James hotels, two of Sonesta’s luxury and lifestyle brands.
Meliá Starts a New Chapter in Cuba, Driven by The Island’s Recovery, and Introduces New Lifestyle Experiences
Meliá Hotels International continues to boost its presence in Cuba, committed to improving the destination's value proposition, introducing new brands and lifestyle concepts to take guest experience to a higher level. The group has expressed its intentions this week at tourism fair Fitcuba, where Vice President and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer, announced the new projects of the company, which is now the leading hotel chain in Cuba and throughout the Caribbean. We have no doubt that Cuba will recover to pre-crisis levels and will be in a better state than ever before - Escarrer said -. For this reason, it is essential for us to continue improving our portfolio of hotels on the island, promoting new quality experiences in line with an increasingly demanding demand. At the end of 2022, the island had welcomed 4,5 times more international visitors than in 2021 and over 3.5 million are expected to visit in 2023.
Hilton Announces Plans to Double its Puerto Rico Portfolio
Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced plans to more than double its portfolio in Puerto Rico, a destination that already represents Hilton’s largest collection of hotels in the Caribbean, with seven existing properties encompassing more than 2,350 rooms across four of Hilton’s industry-leading brands. Hilton’s pipeline of hotels under development in Puerto Rico also represents the largest of Hilton’s Caribbean growth markets by number of hotels.
Aimbridge Hospitality to Debut Two New Luxury Beachside Resorts at Frenchman’s Reef
Aimbridge Hospitality announces that it will open two new resorts at Frenchman’s Reef in St. Thomas, as part of an extensive $350 million rebuild project on the property. The two resorts, including The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and The Seaborn at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection, are expected to open in the Fall of 2022.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Brand in Eleuthera
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Cotton Bay Holdings to introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. A highly personalized leisure experience that blends intuitive service with local design and stunning natural landscapes, the resort joins an exclusive collection of only five Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties around the world.