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inclusive resorts , she said , “ also rely heavily on menu planning and data-driven food consumption projections , helping maintain profitability while delivering an enhanced guest experience .”
Corporate travel planners and meeting planners have also taken notice of the all-inclusive phenomenon . With the rise of
The Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico .
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remote work , Hilton has seen a surge in group bookings , signaling an increase in the number of smaller meetings , off-site team gatherings and incentive travel in 2024 , which is only anticipated to strengthen in 2025 .
All-inclusive resorts , Smith continued , appeal to corporate clients by offering meetings
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and events spaces . Many of these properties , she said , are equipped with convention centers , advanced technology , dedicated event planning services and comprehensive food and beverage options , making them attractive destinations for business gatherings , leisure stays and those seeking a little of both .
PARTNERSHIPS PREVAIL Though major brands have jumped into the all-inclusive space , most have done so with experienced partners . For example , Kimpton ’ s first allinclusive in Mexico , Kimpton Tres Rios , in Playa del Carmen , which opens this year , will be operated by Playa Hotels & Resorts . And these partnerships are not exclusive : Playa currently owns and / or manages properties under flags from
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Hyatt , Hilton , Wyndham Hotels & Resorts , Tapestry Collection by Hilton , Kimpton , The Luxury Collection and others . And while Kimpton is an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand , the company also has a strategic alliance with Iberostar , with the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand now part of IHG ’ s portfolio . According to Smith , the collaboration spans 23 all-inclusive resorts across the Americas and nine in Europe and North Africa . More are in the pipeline .
Recently , Hyatt announced
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