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Belmond to Reopen St Martin, Anguilla Resorts in November

Riviera Maya’s Belmond Maroma Resort to Reopen in September

One of the leading luxury resorts in the Mexican Caribbean is slated to reopen in September, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa, one of just three Belmond properties in the Caribbean (along with St Martin and …

Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana to Reopen in November

The Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana is reopening in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. Parent company Karisma Hotels and Resorts has pushed back the relaunch of the Dominican Republic resort to Nov. 1. The property had been originally scheduled …

Palladium to Reopen More Dominican Republic, Mexico Resorts

Palladium Hotel Group has revealed reopening plans for a host of its resorts across the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The company, which already reopened the Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres, TRS Coral, Grand Palladium Vallarta and two …

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All-Inclusive Secrets Cap Cana Reopens in the Dominican Republic

The Secrets Cap Cana resort has officially reopened in the Dominican Republic’s most exclusive enclave. The 457-room all-inclusive resort began welcoming guests again on July 15. The move comes after the Dominican Republic relaunched its tourism industry on July 1. …

Hard Rock Reopens Resorts in Mexico, Punta Cana

Hard Rock International has reopened its resorts in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has relaunched its all-inclusive Hard Rock properties in Cancun, Los Cabos, the Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, along with the company’s resort in Punta Cana. …

AMResorts’ Colette Baruth on What’s Next for All-Inclusive

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Colette Baruth, senior vice president of global commerce and distribution for AMResorts, is an avid cruise fan, but that didn’t keep her from humbly admitting the industry’s expected slow period could benefit the all-inclusive hotel …

Karisma to Reopen Caribbean, Mexico Resorts

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is planning to reopen its portfolio of resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean beginning on June 15. The all-inclusive company will begin with four resorts on the Riviera Maya on June 15: El Dorado Maroma, Palafitos …

Cancun Crucial to Mexican Caribbean Recovery Strategy

A potential tourism recovery in the Mexican Caribbean will hinge on ensuring the swift return of direct access to the region’s air hubs in Cancun, Cozmuel and Chetumal, according to the Quintana Roo Tourism Board. The Board, which represents destinations …

From Aruba to St Maarten, 11 Caribbean Webcams to Watch

If you’re stuck at home far from your favorite Caribbean beach, fire up one of these great live webcams on your screen of choice, and let your mind wander to where it’s warm until the day comes when you can …

Bahia Principe Plans $40 Million Remodel at Tulum Resort

Grupo Piñero, which owns the Bahia Principe all-inclusive chain, is planning a major renovation of its resort in Tulum, Mexico. The company says it has allotted $40 million to upgrade its Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort. The remodel, part of a …

The PGA Is Partnering With Bahia Principe in Mexico

The PGA of America has launched a strategic alliance with resort company Bahia Principe on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new alliance will provide PGA branding opportunities to Bahia Principe properties on the Riviera Maya, including four resorts and …

Checking in to the Newest Barceló All-Inclusive in Mexico

It’s the newest all-inclusive in the Barceló resort portfolio, the sparkling new, adults-only Barceló Maya Riviera, part of now six-resort compound on the Caribbean coast of Mexico that includes the Barceló Maya Palace, Barceló Maya Colonial, Barceló Maya Tropical, Barceló …

A New Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to Mexico

A new Margaritaville resort will soon be opening its doors in the heart of the Caribbean coast of Mexico, thanks to a partnership between Jimmy Buffett’s iconic brand and Karisma Hotels and Resorts. The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma …

The Riviera Maya Has a New Wellness Resort

There’s a new wellness resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. It’s called Palmaïa, The House of AïA, and it’s a new kind of holistic retreat in the region. Founder Alexander Ferri says …

Barcelo Officially Opens New All-Inclusive in Riviera Maya

Barcelo has officially launched its new Barcelo Maya Riviera resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The all-suite, adults-only resort is set in the heart of the Riviera Maya, joining five other Barcelo resorts in the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort …

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Riu Reopens Riviera Maya All-Inclusive After $40M Renovation

Spanish resort giant Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened its Riu Palace Riviera Maya resort following a large-scale renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company transformed the Mexican Caribbean resort with what it called a “sleek, new modern style” …