January 29, 2026
The Marriott Hotel, one of the last remaining symbols of international tourism in Port-au-Prince, has suspended its operations due to persistent insecurity.
“Marriott can no longer guarantee a pleasant and safe environment for its guests and employees,” said Jean Philippe Brun, head of Digicel Haiti.
For Digicel, the closure is “extremely unfortunate for the country,” though they acknowledge the difficulty of the decision. The withdrawal of the hotel group marks yet another setback for a capital city already stretched to its limits.
On the same day, Pacot experienced fresh violent clashes, resulting in several deaths, with some of the victims’ bodies brutally desecrated. This grim context further reinforces the atmosphere of terror now paralyzing all sectors — including what remained of high-end tourism.
Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé expressed regret over the wave of closures, emphasizing the government’s commitment to restoring order. However, on the ground, police efforts struggle to contain a spiral of violence that even the country’s most resilient institutions can no longer withstand
