New All-Inclusive Openings in 2026: From Royalton CHIC to Salterra Luxury

1) Quick takeaway

Several major brands are expanding their all-inclusive footprints in 2026, with new adults-only and family-friendly product launches across the Caribbean and Central America.

2) Royalton CHIC   what’s launching and when

Brand & position: Royalton CHIC is Blue Diamond’s adults-only, lifestyle all-inclusive concept (party/club and beach lounge focused). Blue Diamond is rolling the brand out across multiple Caribbean markets. 
Key properties and timing:

Royalton CHIC Jamaica (Paradise Cove / Runaway Bay) : listed by Royalton as opening late 2026. The property is promoted as adults-only and all-inclusive. Bookings and official product detail pages were posted by the brand.

Royalton CHIC Barbados / Royalton Vessence evolution:  properties originally promoted as Royalton CHIC in Barbados have moved through brand/positioning changes. Blue Diamond / Royalton communications indicate an adults-only all-inclusive concept calling out a Summer 2026 debut for the Barbados project (the property evolved in messaging to Royalton Vessence / Autograph Collection All-Inclusive in some releases). Check the specific hotel page before booking for the final brand name and opening date.

What travelers should watch: new adults-only entertainment programming, Diamond Club/upgrade tiers, and early booking windows that some sources list for spring/summer 2026. Expect bookings to open before broad operations begin   monitor the brand site for release confirmations.

3) Salterra   where it fits (status update)

Property & brand: Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa   Luxury Collection (Marriott). The resort positions itself as an upper-luxury, small-scale beachfront property with a conservation-oriented site plan.

Timing & facts: Salterra opened to the public earlier than 2026   major coverage shows the resort operating from March 2025 onward. It has roughly 100 ocean-facing rooms and suites, sits on a multi-acre oceanfront parcel, and is adjacent to a large nature reserve/national park. These factors make it notable for 2026 travel planning (connectivity, direct flights, excursion options continue to evolve).

Why it appears in 2026 coverage: although Salterra launched in 2025, it remains highly relevant for 2026 because of new flight connections and ongoing rollouts of services/restaurant programs and because it repositions South Caicos as a higher-end island option. If you expected Salterra as a 2026 opening, note that it’s already open and bookable.

4) Other notable all-inclusive openings for 2026 (short list)

Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos   listed for March 2026 on industry opening roundups; part of a phased expansion of the Beaches brand.

JW Marriott All-Inclusive Costa Elena (Costa Rica)   flagged as a spring 2026 opening in industry lists of all-inclusive projects to watch.

Moon Palace and other large-scale projects   Moon Palace and other legacy all-inclusive operators show product expansions in 2026 in roundups; confirm each property’s site for room counts and exact launch windows.

5) Common facts across the 2026 openings (what’s actually changing)

Mix of adults-only and family offerings: Brands are launching both ends of the market   more adults-only lifestyle resorts (Royalton CHIC etc.) and expanded family villages (Beaches-style).

Smaller footprint luxury vs larger resort villages: Expect a split   boutique, conservation-minded developments (e.g., Salterra’s 100 rooms) versus larger multi-village family resorts with hundreds of rooms. This affects transfer times, atmosphere, and available on-site activities.

Booking windows & early offers: Brands open limited early bookings or promotional sales ahead of official operations; monitor official brand press pages and OTA listings for deposit policies.

6) Practical advice for travelers (step-by-step)

Confirm the exact property name and opening date before booking (some projects change brand or positioning   e.g., Royalton CHIC → Royalton Vessence/Autograph in Barbados communications). Use the brand site for final confirmation.

Check room counts and Diamond/upgrade tiers (adults-only CHIC properties typically have Diamond Club or similar premium room categories). That affects what’s included.

Look at airport access and transfer times  smaller islands (South Caicos) may have limited flight options and require connections; Salterra’s clarity on airport options changed with direct flights launched earlier. Factor additional flight time and transfer costs.

Monitor early-booking promos but read cancellation terms  as openings approach, refundable vs nonrefundable early rates vary.

If you want low crowds at launch, pick boutique launches (smaller room counts); if you want a broad entertainment program, bigger village resorts will scale entertainment faster.

7) How operators are differentiating product (what to expect on property)

Curation and local identity: some resort launches (Salterra) build design and programming around local heritage, conservation, and cuisine. Expect interpretive menus, coral-friendly activities, and local material use.

Entertainment and nightlife for adults-only products: Royalton CHIC and similar brands emphasize pool clubs, late-night programming, DJ stages and lifestyle experiences rather than family entertainment.

Sustainability and nature programming: new builds adjacent to reserves or with coral restoration programs are appearing in the product mix; confirm what guest programs are active at opening.

8) Sources and where I pulled the facts (pick the most relevant)

Royalton CHIC / Royalton Resorts official resort pages and press (brand pages noting late-2026 openings and booking announcements).

Travel Weekly coverage on Blue Diamond’s Royalton CHIC placement and timing. 

Marriott / Luxury Collection listing for Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (property listing and amenities).

Press and industry reports on Salterra’s opening and feature set (Chronicle review / coverage noting March 2025 opening, room count, and nature reserve context).

TravelMarketReport roundup of all-inclusive openings in 2026 (lists multiple properties and projected opening windows).

The all-inclusive landscape in 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic years in recent memory. With Royalton CHIC expanding its adults-only entertainment resorts and Salterra Luxury Collection Resort redefining eco-luxury travel, vacationers will have new and diverse options to choose from.

These openings signal a clear trend brands are moving toward more specialized, experience-driven properties. Royalton CHIC is focusing on high-energy, adults-only escapes with curated entertainment and nightlife, while Salterra emphasizes sustainability, wellness, and connection to local culture. Meanwhile, family-friendly resorts like the Beaches Treasure Beach Village and JW Marriott Costa Elena are ensuring that multi-generational travelers have equally appealing choices.