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.
CHTA Puts Workforce at Center of AI Transformation With New Caribbean Hospitality Guide
CHTA's third AI Guidebook edition focuses on workforce implications, offering Caribbean hospitality leaders templates, road maps, and tools to integrate AI responsibly into people management and operations.
CHTA Selects Florida International University to Conduct Caribbean Tourism Demand Study
CHTA has commissioned FIU's Chaplin School to conduct a six-month, multi-destination study quantifying tourism demand, economic leakages, and local sourcing opportunities across at least six Caribbean jurisdictions.
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.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Calls for a New, Broader Framework to Measure the True Value of Caribbean Tourism
CHTA proposes a three-part measurement framework tracking economic retention, workforce investment, and environmental impact to better capture tourism's true value to Caribbean economies.
UN Tourism and The Bahamas spotlight innovation shaping the future of resilient tourism in the Caribbean
UN Tourism's first Caribbean innovation challenge awarded six startups developing solutions for ocean conservation, community tourism, and green tech.
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.
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Donates $400,000 to Jamaica's Promise for Hurricane Melissa Relief
The $400,000 donation will support housing and infrastructure repair through Jamaica's Promise following the Category 5 storm that caused $9 billion in damages.
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.
How is RIU Hotels driving child education in the Bahamas and Jamaica through its Proudly Committed strategy?
RIU partners with local organizations to provide literacy, STEM, and nutrition programs for 270+ children across Grant's Town Nassau and Montego Bay centers.
Hyatt Announces Extended Suspension of Operations for Jamaica Resorts Following Hurricane Melissa
Seven Hyatt resorts will remain closed for nearly two years to complete extensive repairs and upgrades following Hurricane Melissa damage.
CHTA Highlights the Biggest Takeaways from CHIEF 2025, Signaling a New Era for Caribbean Hospitality
CHTA shares insights from Barbados forum covering climate resilience, digital transformation, direct booking strategies, and workforce innovation as priorities for Caribbean hotels.
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.