Hotels and Development
All-Inclusive

Belize Has a New All-Inclusive Resort, With 55 Suites, Two Pools, and a Swim-Up Bar 

The newest all-inclusive in Belize.

The early light on Ambergris Caye brushes the water in pale green and then deep blue before the sun clears the horizon. Boats slip across the calm sea, and the reef is already near enough that you can see the dark patches of coral beneath shallow water. At Reef Haven Belize, the day begins with […]

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Hyatt ‘Showing No Signs of Slowing Down’ Amid Caribbean All-Inclusive Boom

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With 10 brands across its Inclusive Collection, Hyatt has established itself among the heaviest of hitters in the all-inclusive space. Looking at its 2024 plans and beyond, it’s poised to keep hitting for the fences. “Hyatt’s brand growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is fueled by robust travel across all customer segments and our […]

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A New Investment Opportunity in the British Virgin Islands

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A rare opportunity to invest in the British Virgin Islands has emerged, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  A nearly 18-acre resort in the BVI is now an investment opportunity with CBRE and SmithsGore.  The White Bay Villas, a residential resort on the sought-after island of Jost Van Dyke, is now available.  The property includes 19 […]

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Playa: All-Inclusive Market Shifting Toward Luxury

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Fernando Mulet joined Playa Resorts in 2006. Through his nearly two decades guiding the now publicly-traded, heavy-hitter in the all-inclusive space, he’s seen an evolution. What once was an industry dominated by Spanish family-owned hotel companies has diversified with an infusion of global brands. Today, Mulet serves as executive vice president and chief investment officer […]


A New Investment Opportunity in the British Virgin Islands

Consider Marriott among the entities that are most bullish on the all-inclusive space. Among its 30-plus brands and nearly 9,000 properties globally, nine of its brands here in 2024 – including the likes of The Luxury Collection, Delta Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton – now touch the all-inclusive space. That’s just half a decade since the […]

This Former Caribbean Rockefeller Resort Is for Sale

In 1986, Laurance Rockefeller, the founder of Rock Resorts, developed 27 acres of prime beachfront land into what was for decades one of the sought after places to stay in the Caribbean. Now, the four-star, 150-room resort is for sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The listing? The Carambola Beach Resort on the island of […]

Alain Ducasse Restaurant to Headline New Caribbean Resort Project 

Legendary Chef Alain Ducasse will be opening his only Caribbean restaurant at a new resort currently in development in St Maarten, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The signature eatery will be set at the currently-in-development Vie L’Ven residential resort project in St Maarten.  Ducasse’s Ducasse Paris Group will be opening its inaugural concept in St […]

Dominica’s Residences at Secret Bay Is Adding New "Jungle-Meets-Sea" Villas

Dominica’s Residences at Secret Bay has launched a new development enclave called the Waterfront.  The Waterfront will be a collection of 10 “jungle-meet-sea” villas, with the most private location in the broader Secret Bay master plan.  That includes trail access to two spectacular swimming beaches.  The units will be available for either whole or fractional […]

Caribbean’s Top Hotel Investment Conference Returning to Miami 

The Caribbean’s premier hotel investment conference is returning again to Miami this April.  CHRIS, the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit, will run from April 22-23 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel.  The event has more than 450 registered delegates, about one-third of whom hold the title of CEO, Chairman, president or owner.  Delegates hail […]

Kempinski, Posadas Form Strategic Alliance

Posadas, the largest hotel operator in Mexico, has announced a strategic alliance with Kempinski Hotel Cancún, a part of the European luxury hotel brand, to commercialize its 363 rooms in Quintana Roo. This property will be available through Posadas’ commercial platform, adding a new option to the company’s wide range of destinations, which already totals 29,833 rooms […]

US Virgin Islands Set to Host Major Caribbean Investment Conference 

The US Virgin Islands is set to host a major Caribbean hotel investment conference.  The 2023 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit, CHICOS, is being hosted Nov. 12-14 at the newly-opened Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas.  This year’s event is expected to bring together more […]

Fortress' $425 Million Hotel Rebuild in St Thomas

The iconic Frenchman’s Reef resort complex in the U.S. Virgin Islands was built in 1973 and was a beloved Caribbean resort before it was shuttered in 2017 due to the massive devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. After years of recovery, the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef officially opened its doors, […]

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