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Dominican Republic Keeps Rewriting Tourism Records, Topping 8 Million Visitor Mark By August

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The Dominican Republic continues to rewrite its own records, welcoming 8,005,257 visitors in the first eight months of 2025, according to new data released by Tourism Minister David Collado. The figure represents a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, a 13 percent jump over 2023 and a 2.8 percent rise against […]

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Hyatt Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Resort in Cozumel

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A new Dreams all-inclusive resort is coming to the Mexican Caribbean island of Cozumel.  The new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa will be one of the first Apple Leisure Group resorts to debut following Hyatt’s high-profile acquisition of the company in August.  The new, all-inclusive Dreams Resorts and spas by AMR Collection resort will […]

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Hyatt Is Opening Its First-Ever Hotel in Guyana

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to open its first-ever hotel in Guyana, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has entered into a franchise agreement with SIR Investments Guyana for the development of the Hyatt Place Georgetown Demerara.  The 125-room hotel, which is expected to open in 2023, will be managed by Aimbridge Hospitality.  The […]

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Dreams Opens New Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive Resort

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Dreams has opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  It’s called Dreams Sapphire Resort and Spa, and it’s a rebranding of the former Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun.  The family-friendly resort, which is part of Apple Leisure Group’s new AMR Collection, is set in the increasingly popular beach town of […]


Hyatt Is Opening Its First-Ever Hotel in Guyana

The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel brands on all-inclusive.  More and more travel leaders, from ALG’s Alex Zozaya to Posadas’ Jose […]

Hyatt Opens New All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

The newest Hyatt all-inclusive has officially opened its doors in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun is now welcoming guests, the latest addition to the ever-growing Hyatt Ziva portfolio that now spans destinations including Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.  The 438-room, family-friendly Hyatt Ziva is set between […]

CJI Conversation: Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO of Apple Leisure Group

It’s been a busy year for the Apple Leisure Grop (ALG) from its recent mega-deal with Hyatt to its ongoing expansions in the Caribbean. Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) chatted with Alejandro Reynal, CEO and president of the company, to get a rundown of ALG’s most recent news, as well as its plans for the future. […]

Hyatt Names New Managing Director for Caribbean Resort

Hyatt has named a new managing director for its newest resort in the Caribbean: the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. The company has tapped Mark Frances to the role; he had most recently served as the managing director at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif.  His other stops have included work at properties […]

Apple Leisure Group Sold for $2.7 Billion

Travel giant Apple Leisure Group has been sold for $2.7 billion.  The buyer? Hyatt Hotels Corporation, which has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ALG and its assets from affiliates of KKR and KSL Capital Partners.  The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.  ALG’s brand management platform, AMResorts, has […]

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 in cash.  The new owner has signed a franchise agreement with Hyatt Hotels to rebrand the […]

A New Floating Waterpark in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve resort has debuted the island’s first-ever floating waterpark.  The waterpark, which is open only to hotel guests, has an obstacle course, a climbing wall, a swing into the ocean, monkey bars and a slide into the ocean, among other features.  The resort, which is home to the largest lagoon […]

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 Pedernales, which is part of the municipality of Cabo Rojo.  The aim is to draw investment […]