Performance in the Caribbean is improving, and investment activity is rising with it.
Occupancy strengthened into year end. Rates moved higher. Demand continued to build across key destinations.
The market is advancing. If you’ve been considering investing, this is the moment.
Caribbean hospitality fundamentals are strengthening, and developers are returning to the region.
As investment interest in these markets grows, BASE4 provides on-the-ground leadership.
Our Chief Design Officer is based in Puerto Rico, and our dedicated team operates from the Dominican Republic, coordinating directly with local authorities, consultants, and construction partners to ensure regional alignment and real-time execution.
Hospitality Projects Across the Caribbean
BASE4 has supported developers throughout the Caribbean with the planning and design of resorts, hotels, and mixed-use destinations.
Below are selected hospitality concepts developed for projects across the region.
Momentum Is Building in the Caribbean
The region closed 2025 on a strong footing.
STR data shows Caribbean hotel occupancy averaged 67.4% in 2025, with peak levels above 75% in December.
Momentum continued into early 2026.
January posted year-over-year gains in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR.
Overnight Demand Is Accelerating
Visitor arrivals are rising across key Caribbean markets.
- Aruba: +5.7% stopover growth year-over-year in October 2025, rising to +14.3% in December
- Punta Cana (Dominican Republic): +11.9% growth in October
- Across the region: tourism demand is expected to continue increasing through 2026
Incentive Programs Are Supporting Development
Many Caribbean jurisdictions offer strong development incentives.
These often include:
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tax concessions
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import duty relief
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investment incentives for hotel development
Across the region, these programs remain embedded in the development framework and continue to influence overall project economics.
Strategic Positioning Drives Outcome
With performance strengthening across the region, execution matters.
BASE4 helps developers evaluate sites, structure projects, and design hospitality destinations that perform in the Caribbean market.
With active engagement across key Caribbean markets, our integrated architecture and engineering platform aligns concept, incentives, and execution.
Thank you,
Blair Hildahl
Blair@hotelsuniversity.com
608.304.5228