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 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 exits management and brand licensing for 15 Cuban hotels, citing deteriorating geopolitical, legal, and energy conditions, with most properties already non-operational.
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's first Caribbean innovation challenge awarded six startups developing solutions for ocean conservation, community tourism, and green tech.
The Saint Lucian hotel group joins CHTA's regional fundraising effort to help Jamaica's small tourism businesses recover from Hurricane Melissa damage.
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.
The three resorts will reopen in late 2026 with new accommodations, pools, dining concepts, and arrival experiences after Hurricane Melissa damage assessment.
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.
RIU partners with local organizations to provide literacy, STEM, and nutrition programs for 270+ children across Grant's Town Nassau and Montego Bay centers.
Seven Hyatt resorts will remain closed for nearly two years to complete extensive repairs and upgrades following Hurricane Melissa damage.
CHTA shares insights from Barbados forum covering climate resilience, digital transformation, direct booking strategies, and workforce innovation as priorities for Caribbean hotels.
Five Royalton properties in Jamaica will remain closed until August-September 2026 following Hurricane Melissa damage, with 200+ staff retained for restoration work.
RIU mobilizes $1M in employee aid and partners with airlines to restore operations across seven properties totaling 4,000+ rooms after Hurricane Melissa.
The NFL’s announcement of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show comes off the tail end of the performer’s 31-show residency in Puerto Rico, which has been estimated to have brought as much as $200 million dollars into the local economy with a carryover boost for local hotels.
Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's leading third-party hotel management company, today announced that it has assumed management of the Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana and Wyndham Alltra Samaná, two all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic.
Valor Hospitality Partners, a full-service global hospitality company, is proud to announce its official expansion into the Caribbean market through a strategic partnership with Cove Bay Developments. The collaboration marks Valor’s first Caribbean venture and includes the management of Plymouth Peninsula Tobago, a flagship luxury destination set to open on Tobago’s breathtaking northern coast in 2027.
Family-owned and operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Caribbean-born all-inclusive brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts and the not-for-profit Sandals Foundation, proudly unveils its Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Offering a sweeping look at the company's enduring promise to protect and uplift the Caribbean – the place it calls home – the report titled Love Exceeds Expectations showcases more than 40 years of impact, innovation, and stewardship across education, community, and the environment.
Following a year of robust growth, Remington Hospitality is strengthening its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) with the addition of ONE | GT in Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. This latest addition marks another milestone in Remington’s rapid expansion across the region, underscoring its dedication to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and elevating its portfolio in key destinations.
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.