JW Marriott Costa Elena Opens in Guanacaste as the Brand’s First All-Inclusive
Marriott has opened JW Marriott Costa Elena, a 415-room all-inclusive above Playa El Jobo. What has been published, what has not, and what to ask before…
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Hotel Indigo Bridgetown and Blue Monkey Open in Barbados: What Has Been Published
Two new Barbados hotels have opened this year: the 132-room Hotel Indigo Bridgetown and the 28-suite Blue Monkey. What is reported, where sources differ and who…
Nikki Beach Antigua Moves Toward Vertical Construction at Jolly Beach
The US$400 million Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Antigua is moving past groundwork toward vertical construction. What is published, where figures differ and what to expect.
Sandals Saint Vincent Opens 20 Rondoval Butler Villas With Private Pools on November 1
Sandals Saint Vincent is due to welcome guests to 20 new Rondoval Butler Villas with private pools from November 1, 2026. What has been published, what…
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Go All-Inclusive: What Hilton Has Said
Hilton is moving Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya to an all-inclusive model, with the Waldorf going adults-only. What is reported, where sources…
Four Seasons Dominican Republic at Tropicalia: What Is Known Before the 2027 Opening
Four Seasons has named a general manager for its first Dominican Republic resort at Tropicalia. What is published on timing, rooms and location, and where sources…
ZEL Cozumel Opens November 5: What Meliá Has Announced
Meliá's ZEL Cozumel welcomes guests from November 5 on Playa Santa Pilar. What has been published, what has not, and what to ask before you book.
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Vallarta Close for Renovation, Due Back in Late December
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta are closed for about five months of upgrades, with a reopening targeted for late December 2026. What…
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos: What Hyatt Has Announced
Hyatt plans two all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos. What is published, where reports differ and what to check…
Royalton CHIC Jamaica Paradise Cove: What Has Been Announced for Runaway Bay
Blue Diamond Resorts has announced a 345-suite adults-only Royalton CHIC resort in Runaway Bay for late 2026. What is published, and what still needs confirming.