The Top Hotel & Resort News From October 2023

Potential hotel corporation mergers and new hotel openings are just some of the hotel and resort news from this October. Click through the slideshow to read the fast facts on the top headlines, and don't forget to click the links provided to read the full stories. Don't want to miss a beat? Register for the TravelPulse newsletter today!

A new study published by the American Hotel and Lodging Association found that from 2016 to 2022, the number of women and members of the BIPOC community in corporate hotel positions are on the rise.

The adults-only The Beachfront by The Fives Hotels in Riviera Maya, Mexico will open in the spring of 2024. 

The Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord's Castle Resort & Spa began accepting reservations in mid-October for its opening in early 2024. 

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has big plans for its future, including a brand evolution of its luxury offerings, including offerings like Celebration Suites, designed specifically for celebrations of all kinds.

A trend report by Hilton expects travelers to focus on rest and relaxation for their travel in 2024.

The Marriott Cancun Resort will be transformed into the Marriott Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort. It closed in March for renovations and will reopen in 2024.

Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club, an adults-only resort part of the Inclusive Collection by Hyatt, officially opened this October.

MGM Resorts International is trying to aid the victims of the recent cyberattack by handing out vouchers for loyalty points and complementary stays in apology.

Wyndham has rejected a purchase proposal by Choice Hotels International, which was a purchase offer of about $7.8 billion in cash and stock.

The Club Med Columbus in the Bahamas officially reopened on October 21, 2023.

Hyatt is leaning into the wellness travel trend, launching an official new brand called the Wellbeing Collective, a group of properties across the globe that put an emphasis on wellness experiences.

The Pixar Place Hotel, a new hotel concept inspired by Pixar movies, will open in what was once Disneyland's Paradise Pier Hotel on January 30, 2024.

Club Med shared some big news with the world in October: its first-ever resort in Africa, its first Exclusive Collection resort in South America and the Club Med Borneo, expected to open in 2025.