Resort Safety & Justice: A French manager of a beach and safari resort in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, facing rape and sexual assault charges, was granted R5,000 bail and ordered to report weekly to police and hand over his passport; the case was postponed to October 5 and he says he plans to plead not guilty. Caribbean Rum Culture: The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth returns as the region’s only rum competition that brings Caribbean bottles together for blind judging on the islands that produce them. All-Inclusive Travel Boom: Hyatt says it has doubled down on all-inclusives, citing strong repeat demand across Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, with major portfolio growth and new openings. Sports Tourism Media: Sky Switzerland and SRF are teaming up on “Beach Sisters,” a six-part documentary following Swiss beach-volleyball players Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré, premiering in September. Cycling Events in the Region: Dominica’s Bike Festival (July 31–Aug 3) expects 300+ riders, including visitors from Guadeloupe and across the Caribbean, with racing, stunts and an island-wide ride. Off-the-Grid Getaways: A travel feature highlights lesser-known Caribbean towns for 2026, pitching quieter, harder-to-reach spots over crowded resort areas.