Virginia-based hospitality provider Playa Hotels & Resorts has recently launched an avant-garde dining experience, The Blind Butcher, at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. Positioned as the world's first speakeasy within an all-inclusive resort, this culinary venture seamlessly integrates exquisite dining with immersive entertainment.

Tucked away behind the facade of a 1950s butcher shop, The Blind Butcher offers patrons a multisensory experience, drawing inspiration from vintage English and French eateries. The venue boasts cutting-edge technology for live entertainment, creating an ambiance that transcends traditional dining settings.

Unlike conventional all-inclusive resorts, The Blind Butcher is open to both the public and hotel guests, extending its appeal beyond the confines of an all-inclusive package.

Fernando Mulet, Playa's Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, expressed the significance of The Blind Butcher, stating, "The Blind Butcher is a testament to the relentless pursuit to consistently elevate the offerings and provide a unique and unparalleled experience to Playa’s guests."

Acknowledging the evolving preferences of modern travellers, Mulet emphasised a departure from conventional buffets to cater to a more discerning audience. He explained, "Instead of an abundant but bland buffet, we understand the all-inclusive guest wants to try out new gourmet expressions. They want to explore quality rather than quantity, succulent taste rather than tried and true temptations – and that includes experiencing things that are outside of the already ample all-inclusive offering."

Playa Hotels & Resorts, with a portfolio comprising 24 properties and 9,027 rooms, owns and operates all-inclusive resorts across prime beachfront locations in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. The company manages a diverse range of properties under well-known brands such as Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt

Ziva, Hilton All-Inclusive, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Wyndham Alltra, Seadust, Jewel Resorts, and The Luxury Collection. Additionally, Playa oversees a network of over 350 food and beverage outlets, offering hospitality experiences ranging from five-star fine dining to family-oriented concepts and casual swim-up bars.