Caribbean hotels continued their strong performance in 2026, with occupancy rates increasing in the first four months of the year and regional resorts continuing to record higher room rates and stronger revenue performance, according to new data from hotel analytics firm STR.
The latest figures show particularly strong momentum in March and April, as hotels across the region continue to expand their inventory as new resorts and additional rooms come online.
March saw the highest occupancy rates of the year, with Caribbean hotels taking the top spot. Market share 79.6%consolation 6.3% Compare to March 2025.
April saw another solid rise. Caribbean hotel posting April market share: 73.9%consolation 5.8% compared to the previous yearAccording to STR.
The region also continued to generate higher room rates in the first four months of the year.
Average daily rate reached $447.32 Following January $458.25 February and $460.45 In March. Average daily rates for Caribbean hotels in April are: $394.79consolation 1.2% Compared to the same month last year.
Revenue per available room, one of the hotel industry’s key performance indicators, also continued to increase across the region.
Hotel created $321.98 RevPAR rise in January 9.3% year after year. February is here $350.36, 10.6%While there was an increase in March $366.51consolation 12.3% Compare to March 2025.
April RevPAR came in at . $291.74representative 7.1% It increased from April last year.
The region’s hotel sector also continued to generate major room revenue during the period.
Caribbean hotel roughly created $2.69 billion Following January’s room revenue $2.64 billion In February. March recorded its highest monthly total of the year, with hotels across the region $3.03 billion Increased room revenue 10.3% year after year.
April hotel roughly created $2.34 billion representing room revenue 5% increase Compare to April 2025.
The increase comes despite room supply continuing to expand slightly across the region during the period, reflecting continued resort development activity in destinations including the Bahamas, Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Demand across the Caribbean remained resilient ahead of the summer travel season, supported by continued air traffic growth from the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Several major airlines have added new Caribbean flights and routes in recent months, particularly to destinations with luxury and all-inclusive resort sectors.
STR’s Caribbean census has just concluded. 2,068 hotel facilities and approximately 267,574 rooms April 2026.
Regional benchmarking samples showed levels of STR participation ranging from: 31.2% ~ 35.4% Caribbean room numbers for the first four months of the year.
