Caribbean Rum Awards (St Barth): The Caribbean Rum Awards returns as the region’s only Caribbean-on-Caribbean rum competition, bringing top bottles from across islands for blind tasting and a champion crowned on St Barth—good news for spirits lovers planning a trip around the event. All-Inclusive Push (Hyatt): Hyatt says it’s doubled down on all-inclusives, now with 150+ properties and 58,000+ rooms across Latin America and the Caribbean, pointing to strong repeat demand—another signal for travelers who want predictable, packaged stays. Beach Sisters (Sky Switzerland/SRF): Sky Switzerland and SRF are launching “Beach Sisters,” a six-part series following Swiss beach-volleyball players Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré, with travel and training themes that could spark sports-and-sun interest. Dominica Bike Festival (July 31–Aug 3): Dominica expects 300+ riders for its third annual festival, including an island-wide ride and events at Canefield Airport—Guadeloupe travelers may want to catch the action and the Caribbean cycling vibe. Off-the-Grid Caribbean Towns (2026): A travel roundup spotlights lesser-visited Caribbean towns for 2026, leaning into quieter beaches and harder-to-reach spots—useful inspiration for escaping the “mega-resort machine.” Guadeloupe Patent Note (France system): A legal explainer reminds travelers and businesses that Guadeloupe (with Martinique, St Martin, and St Barts) falls under the French patent system, with French or validated European patents covering the territories.