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plans for affiliates of Hyatt and Grupo Piñero to enter into a long-term asset-light strategic joint venture to be headquartered in Palma de Mallorca , Spain , and manage Bahia Principe-branded hotels and resorts and own the Bahia Principe brand . Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts is expected to join the World of Hyatt loyalty program at a later date .
The tie-up will expand Hyatt ’ s Inclusive Collection
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The Adult Tower at Kimpton Tres Rios in Riviera Maya , Mexico , which opens this year . |
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ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS ARE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH LACKLUSTER ENTERTAINMENT OR MEDIOCRE FOOD . WITH THE GROWING INTEREST , TRAVELERS ARE SHIFTING AWAY FROM THOSE PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS
– NICOLE TILZER , VP OF
ALL-INCLUSIVE AND RESORT
STRATEGY , HILTON
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room portfolio by approximately 30 %, Hyatt said .
Most recently , SLS , part of Accor ’ s Ennismore group , opened its first all-inclusive in November 2024 . The SLS Playa Mujeres in Mexico features 18 dining venues , a 20,000 squarefoot spa , five pools and a Greg Norman-designed golf course .
GOING GLOBAL Once thought to be limited to Jamaica , then the Caribbean , then Mexico , all-inclusive operators are now looking globally . “ We don ’ t have any all-inclusives hotels in Asia yet and we don ’ t have any in the Middle East ,” said Coll , “ so it makes sense for us to look at those destinations . There are many good opportunities . My expectation is for Asia this year and maybe the following year in the Middle East . If we convert [ properties ], it could be as soon as this year for both .”
Even with the global outlook , said Berman , it is wise for operators to continue to grow
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A One King Mangrove View room at Kimpton Tres Rios .
in the Americas for reasons of economics and demand . “ When you think about the population base in the Northeast , it ’ s three hours from takeoff to touchdown ,” Berman said . “ You can leave at eight in the morning and be on the beach at two with a piña colada in your hand .”
Aside from ever-moreopulent luxury options , wellness is increasingly central to guest offerings , said Rodriguez del Peon , with resorts providing health-centered programs that support holistic relaxation and well-being . In addition , he said , family- and groupfriendly
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activities , with curated programs for various age groups , illustrate the industry ' s move toward more meaningful , diverse experiences .
All-inclusive resorts , concluded Rodriguez del Peon , “ are set to lead the way in global travel over the next decade , especially as companies continue to innovate year after year . As the appeal of seamless , worry-free vacationing grows worldwide , travelers are looking for curated experiences that allow them to fully immerse themselves without managing every detail .”
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22 hotelsmag . com Jan / Feb 2025 |