Hotels & Resorts
Jamaica’s iconic Jakes Hotel set to reopen on Dec.18
One of Jamaica’s landmark properties, Jakes Hotel is set to reopen on Dec. 18. Located on Jamaica’s magnetic south coast, Jakes Hotel has always existed slightly outside of time: a bohemian cluster of seaside cottages, verandas, and saltwater rhythms built on creativity, community, and the pioneering spirit of founder Sally Henzell, her kids, communitarian Jason and producer Justine, and her husband, the late Perry Henzell, the genius behind The Harder They Come with the late Jimmy Cliff. After Hurricane Melissa passed through the region in late October, Treasure Beach felt the...
RIU Hotels & Resorts opens Riu Ventura in Cancun
RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the Riu Ventura, located next to the iconic Playa Delfines beach in Cancun's hotel zone. The resort represents a "new commitment to quality and product diversification, designed to offer a comprehensive holiday experience with RIU’s renowned 24-hour all-inclusive concept." It features an exclusive adults-only area with a pool and a Sky Bar on the sixth floor, a first for RIU in Mexico. There are 705 "elegant, contemporary and bright rooms," including 36 with private swim-up pools located on the first floor that offer better views and...
Minor Hotels reports that travellers will be searching for connection in 2026
In its newly released 2026 travel trends report, Minor Hotels found that travellers are rethinking how they move through the world, seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. The inaugural Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report -- ‘Traveling Deeper: A Search for Lasting Connection’ -- explores various dimensions of connection – to others, oneself, and destinations – and illustrates the shift for hotels from simply delivering service to helping guests find meaning through their journeys. Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor...
Cirque du Soleil Marks Key Milestones in Montreal and Hawai‘i
The renowned circus organization is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their ‘Auana show in Hawai‘i, spotlighted during an exclusive industry event at its Montreal headquarters. Cirque du Soleil celebrated a major milestone this month, marking one year since the debut of ‘Auana, Hawai‘i’s first-ever resident Cirque du Soleil production and recently named Best New Attraction by HONOLULU Magazine. The anniversary aligned with a special event held December 1st at the company’s Montreal headquarters, where industry guests, including a representative from Baxter Media,...
Club Med expands presence in Canada, announces Club Med Tremblant
Club Med has announced the development of Club Med Tremblant, marking a strategic expansion of its presence in North America. The new resort marks the brand’s second Canadian resort, after the successful opening of Club Med Québec Charlevoix in 2021 and elevates Club Med’s global mountain leadership with existing resorts in Canada, France, Italy, China, Switzerland, and Japan. Carolyne Doyon, CEO North America & Caribbean for Club Med, said that: “Canada continues to be a key market in our North American growth strategy, With the upcoming opening of Club Med Tremblant, we...
Jamaica’s Comeback shows Travel Advisors the Island’s Resilience
Nearly 400 travel advisors and industry partners gathered at Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica last week, for the “Back to Jamaica” trip, marking the island’s first major event since Hurricane Melissa. Designed around the theme Resilience, Readiness, Return, the four-day FAM highlighted the destination’s rapid recovery and reaffirmed that Jamaica is fully open for business. Spearheaded by Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the visit aimed to give agents firsthand confidence in the island’s readiness. “Seeing is believing,” Stewart...
Explora Journeys, Hilton set sail with debut of Hilton Honors Adventures
Explora Journeys and Hilton have unveiled Hilton Honors Adventures -- an extension of Hilton’s guest loyalty program focused on immersive, adventure-driven travel, with Explora Journeys as the exclusive luxury ocean travel partner. By summer 2026, Hilton Honors members will be able to dream, book, earn, and redeem their Points to set sail aboard Explora Journeys voyages from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe to the Caribbean and beyond. Now through June 7, 2026, to celebrate the announcement of Hilton’s partnership with Explora, Hilton Honors members can participate...
Travel Advisors discover a little luxury in Thailand with Minor Hotels
A select group of travel advisors recently had the opportunity to discover some of Thailand’s luxury offerings on a familiarization trip hosted by Minor Hotels (Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels) in collaboration with CG Journeys. The trip showcased Minor Hotels luxury properties along with showcasing Thailand’s culturally rich destinations. The multi-city program also highlighted Thailand’s exceptional hospitality, regional diversity, and newly spotlighted film locations featured in The White Lotus Season 3. The journey commenced in Chiang Rai at Anantara...