The leading all-inclusive hospitality brand, Sandos Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodrigo Carmona as Sandos Cancún's new Hotel Director. Having transitioned the resort into the brand's first adults-only resort in Mexico as of January 2025, the hospitality prodigy is positioned to shepherd the iconic Hotel Zone property into the next stage of its storied evolution.
The recently formed Royalton Hotels & Resorts announced today that it will officially take over the management of Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, beginning December 7, 2025.
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Schlokat as its new General Manager. Schlokat, who joined the resort in September, will lead the 715-room property, overseeing hotel operations, guest experience, and daily services. Schlokat brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his impressive career in hospitality management, that will further elevate the all-inclusive experience at Hilton Cancun.
Blue Diamond Resorts proudly announces its latest innovation in the virtual reality universe with the introduction of immersive 3D scenarios for their newest property, Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. This pioneering technology marks the second property of the hotel management company to be completely mapped, offering 360º virtual tours with an easy-to-use interface.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, a new beachfront resort located on the picturesque coastline of Riviera Maya. Hidden behind a mangrove nature preserve, on a secluded stretch of the beach, the hotel offers travelers the perfect blend of Mexican heritage and modern sophistication with an abundance of choices to create an ideal getaway. With 715 guest rooms and suites, the resort combines premier service with all-inclusive amenities welcoming guests to enjoy a vast array of dining experiences, an expansive oceanfront pool complex with Splash Pool, tailored wellness options and endless entertainment.
Situated on 100 acres of Mayan coastline, 30 km south of Cancun's popular Hotel Zone and north of Riviera Maya, the Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, will provide a secluded one-of-a-kind beachfront escape to paradise. The resort will feature 715 stylish guest rooms offering stunning panoramic views, 12 unique culinary experiences, oceanfront pools and endless options of entertainment or relaxation. Guests can also venture out and experience curated adventures like a visit to the local architectural sites for a cultural trip; an exciting tropical zip lining adventure; a tour to the local "cenotes" (natural caves with underground rivers); or a day trip to Isla Mujeres, known for its beaches, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today unveiled its 21st brand, Registry Collection HotelsSM, adding a luxury offering to the upper end of the Company’s growing brand portfolio while further advancing its mission to make hotel travel possible for all.
The World Travel & Tourism Council is delighted to announce "Uniting the World for Recovery" as the key theme for its annual Global Summit, taking place in Cancun, Mexico next month.
The World Travel & Tourism Council's 20th Global Summit will take place this year from 22-23 April in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The appointment of Borbolla as executive chef for the resort's three onsite rest aurants and unique culinary experiences (i.e., chef in suite, beachside Bar-B-Q) is a step towards the resort's further enhancement of going beyond providing great dishes for guests to choose from and truly creating a full culinary trip that incorporates special features of the area into cuisine.
Mr. Connert is a 20-year hospitality industry veteran with a proven track record for launching and managing resort marketing efforts. In this role Florian has driven all pre-opening efforts, from brand conceptualization to creating rate structures. He actively manages the entire Sales & Marketing team and day-to-day marketing efforts. Prior to joining Haven, Florian served as the DOSM of Melia Caribe Tropical launched The Level concept for Melia Hotels International in the Dominic an Republic and Director of Sales, Caribbean for AMResorts where he oversaw Sales &M efforts for five properties, including the launch of the Secrets and Sunscape brands in properties ever Excellence Punta Cana. An avid world traveler, Florian speaks five languages including German, English, Spanish, Italian and French. He was born in Salzburg, Austria and currently resides in Playa del Carmen with his wife and three children.
David Schwartz has spent over 30 years in the incentive travel industry and has represented some of the finest hotel brands in the Caribbean and Southern US. David joins the Haven Riviera Cancun team as Director of Group & Incentive Sales where he will oversee all MICE business. Due to the resort's nature, its focus will be less on conferences and more on incentive trips and executive retreats. David is most recognized in the industry for serving as the VP of Group and Incentive Sales for Palace Resorts from 1 997-2005. His incredible career has allowed him to work with other notable hotel companies, including the The Ritz-Carlton Company and Marriott International. David has a passion for sharing his industry knowledge, and providing guidance into the next chapter of the incentive industry. He resides in South Florida.
Ernesto Luna has been appointed as General Manager for the newly launched Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa. Prior to this role, Ernesto served as the GM for ME Miami. Ernesto is an experienced manager with a demonstrated history of leading luxury lifestyle hotel operations. In his role as General Manager, Ernesto will be responsible for all day-to-day operations, collaborating with Sales & Marketing, overseeing the F&B program and ensuring top level service standards. Ernesto's career kicked off when he joined the Gran Melia in Cancun to open the Royal Tower in 2000. Following a success ful opening, Ernesto was transferred to Gran Melia Mexico City, then to the Paramount in New York. Following a successful opening, Ernesto was transferred to Gran Melia Mexico City then to the Paramount New York. Soon after Ernesto helped launch ME by Melia and served as the GM for ME Cancun from 2006-2008. This role was followed by an 8-year tenure as the GM for ME Cabo.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces plans to welcome the luxury Waldorf Astoria Cancun and the all-inclusive Hilton Cancun resort to the global hospitality company"s growing portfolio in Mexico. Developed by Parks Hospitality and set to open in 2021, the neighboring properties will feature distinct characteristics and amenities across 100 acres of Caribbean beachfront.
Catherine Rydell (center), Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Academy of Neurology, was the lucky winner of the impressive one-carat "Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Diamond" given away by Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Toronto on August 15, 2017.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service, today announced the opening of its first property in Cancun, Quintana Roo, continuing its expansion in Mexico. Owned by Hoteles Parks Hospitality and managed by Hilton, Hampton Inn by Hilton Cancun Cumbres, a 141-room, new build, is located in Pabellon Cumbres Mall in Mexico's most popular tourist destination.
Following her five-year tenure with the company, Wilma Zahoul will now bring her deep-rooted understanding of the Palace Resorts brand to her role as Operations Manager of Beach Palace. Wilma was previously a member of the Groups department, specializing in conventions and weddings at Playacar Palace, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and most recently she served as Resident Manager at Le Blanc Spa Resort.
Luis Ojeda, a member of the Palace Resorts team for more than a decade, has been promoted to the position of Operations Director at Palace Resorts’ signature property, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, where he will oversee all operations for the resort. Luis has played an important role in many of the brands’ most noteworthy accomplishments including the grand openings of Sun Palace and Beach Palace. Under his supervision, Beach Palace ranked on both TripAdvisor’s Top Popularity Index and attained the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award for four consecutive years. A dedicated employee committed to excellence, Luis was recently featured in Cornell University’s School of Professional Development Program after taking a continuing education course.
In 2015, Grand Velas Riviera Maya, its signature fine-dining restaurant Cocina de Autor, and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit once again were awarded American Automobile Association's (AAA) Five Diamond Award for excellence in quality and service. Casa Velas, the Grand Velas Resorts' sister property, is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, which brings the number of Velas Resorts' AAA Diamonds to 43.
Formerly General Manager at ME Cabo, Luna helped position the hotel as the premier destination for both Hollywood and international celebrities including Katy Perry, Cindy Crawford, P. Diddy, the Kardashian sisters, Adam Sandler, Chelsea Handler, DJ Tiesto and more. In his new role of General Manager at ME Cancun, Luna will bring fresh new ideas to the property, re-energizing the concept of the brand.