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Hurricane Melissa Recovery Woes: Hyatt Jamaican All-Inclusives Closed Until November 2026

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Source: Amanda Tessoff

​tl;dr – This is an update on a previously issued timeline indicating the resorts would reopen in February 2026.

​A few weeks ago, I wrote about the impact of the devastating Hurricane Melissa on the island nation of Jamaica, and recovery efforts for some in the travel industry were promising, while for others, they were less so. It appears Hyatt has fallen into that second camp.  

​Recently, several travels (presumably those with upcoming reservations) have reported receiving an email from Hyatt indicating that seven Jamaican All-Inclusive resort properties will suspend operations through November 2026 as a result of physical damage from Hurricane Melissa:

Here’s hoping that continued recovery efforts can help restore vitality and vibrance to the lives of the wonderful people of Jamaica soon.

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