# Luxury and wellness tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/luxury-and-wellness-tourism-in-mexico-and-the-caribbean > Updated: 2026-08-14T13:02:09.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The Mexican Caribbean and broader Caribbean region are focusing on the expansion of luxury and wellness tourism. In August 2026, the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council participated in Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to market the state’s 12 tourist destinations to international partners. This initiative, led by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, aims to attract high-net-worth travelers to encourage longer stays and increased spending in sectors like hotels and specialized wellness experiences. Concurrently, luxury hospitality providers are enhancing their service offerings. In the Dominican Republic, Paradisus Grand Cana opened YHI Spa, utilizing local ingredients such as cacao and coconut. In Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel rebranded as Blue Diamond Wellness Resort to emphasize holistic well-being and conscious luxury through advanced spa facilities and healthy gastronomy. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Luxury resorts expand wellness and spa offerings in Caribbean and Mexico Luxury resorts Paradisus Grand Cana and Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel are expanding their wellness and spa services in the Caribbean and Riviera Maya. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luxury-resorts-expand-wellness-and-spa-offerings-in-caribbean-and-mexico ### 2026-08-12: Mexican Caribbean targets luxury tourism at Virtuoso Travel Week The Mexican Caribbean is targeting the luxury travel market by sponsoring Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas to attract high-spending tourists to Quintana Roo's 12 destinations. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-caribbean-targets-luxury-tourism-at-virtuoso-travel-week --- Cite as: Luxury and wellness tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/luxury-and-wellness-tourism-in-mexico-and-the-caribbean