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Hyatt Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Resort in Cozumel

How Hyatt’s Acquisition of ALG Will Change the All-Inclusive Market

By Joe Pike Fernando Garcia-Chacon remembers a simpler day when it comes to running an all-inclusive resort, a time when a mostly three-star Spanish resort designed to attract the masses was run by one company. This story is part …

Zoëtry Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Saint Lucia

One of Saint Lucia’s leading resorts is joining the Zoëtry brand. The Marigot Bay Resort will soon relaunch as an all-inclusive under the AMR Collection’s wellness-focused Zoëtry brand. The rebranded Zoëtry Marigot Bay St Lucia will be the first …

Top Caribbean Resort Sold for $55 Million

Playa Hotels and Resorts has sold another hotel in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has completed the sale of the former Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean for a total consideration of $55 million …

A New $1 Billion Caribbean Destination Project Breaks Ground

The Dominican Republic has big plans for a new tourism destination: Pedernales in the southwestern corner of the country. Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader was on hand this week for the groundbreaking of the estimated $1 billion project in …

Dreams Reopens Panama All-Inclusive Resort

AMResorts’ Dreams brand has reopened its Panama resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is once again open and accepting guests, following more than a year of closure amid the pandemic. The resort is Apple Leisure …

Playa Selling Caribbean Resort for $55 Million

By Alexander Britell Playa Hotels and Resorts has entered into a “binding agreement” to sell the Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real …

AMResorts Launches On-Site Testing in the Caribbean

AMResorts has launched a new on-site testing program at its properties, including those in the Caribbean. Private hospital network Hospiten will be administering the tests, which can be scheduled at each resort by the concierge. The tests help guests …

Secrets St Martin Resort Now Planning April 1 Relaunch

The highly anticipated reopening of AMResorts’ first-ever resort in the French Caribbean is now set for April 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Secrets St Martin, which had just debuted before the onset of the pandemic in March …

Checking in to the All-Inclusive Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

During Caribbean Journal’s (CJ) recent coverage of AMResorts’ inaugural “Amazing Agent Celebration,” which drew roughly 60 top selling AMResorts producers to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, we got a first-hand look at the popular Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya. The property …

Why AMResorts Is Bullish on Curacao and Cozumel

During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal (CJ) sat down with a couple of top AMResorts executives to see what flights were expected to help the all-inclusive company cut its losses during the pandemic. As …

AMResorts Expanding to Aruba, Tobago

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) was able to find out the destinations where AMResorts’ ongoing and future projects can be found. This story is part of …

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The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021

Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when …

New St Martin All-Inclusive to Reopen in January

The new Secrets St Martin, which had just opened its doors in March before the pandemic closed the global tourism industry, is set to reopen, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive resort on St Martin’s Anse Marcel will reopen …

AMResorts Is Opening Its First Hotels in Saint Lucia

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI It was back in 2017 that AMResorts first announced plans for two new resorts in St. Lucia, but because of several delays including the COVID-19 pandemic, plans on an opening were up …

An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently …

Secrets Royal Beach Resort Reopens in Punta Cana

Caribbean Journal was on hand this week as AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group company, officially reopened the all-inclusive Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana following a $36 million renovation. The reopening ceremony — which consisted of a traditional interpretation of …

How AMResorts Is Faring Amid the Pandemic

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) was on hand Thursday for the official reopening of Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, where we sat down with Luis Nunez, regional commercial director of the Dominican Republic for AMResorts, …

Zoëtry Montego Bay Resort Reopens in Jamaica

One of Jamaica’s top wellness resorts has reopened its doors with the relaunch of the Zoëtry Montego Bay Jamaica resort. The all-inclusive Rose Hall-area resort welcomed back its first guests this weekend. The reopening of the 49-suite property means …