Here's why 2022 is the year of all-inclusive travel

For some travelers, all-inclusive hotels and resorts conjure up images of cafeteria-style food served in exotic settings where guests never actually leave the confines of the property. 

That image is changing, as hotel companies expand their offerings, and provide a fresh take on what all-inclusive means. 

Many hotel companies are adding all-inclusive properties, that allow guests to pay a single fee for their accommodations, use of resort amenities and activities as well as food and rink, to their portfolios. For example, Hyatt's acquired Apple Leisure Group in November 2021, making it one of the largest owners of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world.