Photo Credit: Riu Palace Antillas, Aruba
Caribbean hotels enjoyed an 18.6 % boost in net operating income last year according to a recent report in Caribbean Trends in the Hotel Industry. It’s the highest annual profit growth since 2008.
The boost is largely due to room revenue, which increased by 56.8% last year. Other sources like food and beverage sales, which grew some 28.8%, contributed to that success.
Thanks to the steady profit increase, developers from around the globe have their sights set on the Caribbean. STR, Inc’s June 2014 Construction Pipeline Report indicated that 27,690 rooms are either under construction or in the developing stages. In addition, many existing hotels are making extensive renovations to their current properties.
Highly anticipated openings of mega resorts like Baha Mar, in Nassau, Bahamas will likely contribute to continued hotel revenue growth. Other new properties to look for in the coming three years include Riu Palace Antillas (Aruba), Belle Mont Farm (St. Kitts/Nevis), the Westin Cozumel, and Third Turtle Resort and Marina (Turks and Caicos).
