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August 14, 2024

Art Hotels Ecuador Announces Upcoming Opening of Hotel Rio Guayas in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Art Hotels Ecuador is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Hotel Rio Guayas, a much-awaited addition to its prestigious portfolio of luxury boutique hotels in Ecuador. The property is set to welcome guests in the fourth quarter of 2024 and will be in the heart of the vibrant city of Guayaquil, Ecuador (a city which serves as the gateway to the Galapagos). Hotel Rio Guayas promises to deliver an unparalleled experience of sophistication, comfort, and cultural richness. The property will be the brand's fourth hotel in Ecuador (current properties are in Quito, Otavalo and Cuenca) and is evidence of the strong demand that exists for boutique hotels with history and purpose among North American travelers.

Art Hotels Ecuador

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Appointment

September 6, 2018

Tomas Ford has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Guayaquil

A 13-year industry veteran, Tomas began his hospitality career in 2005 at the Marriott Plaza Hotel, Buenos Aires as Front Office Supervisor. In 2008, he relocated to Europe where held different leadership positions in operations at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott, Bexleyheath Marriott, and Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel. In 2013, Tomas was promoted to Executive Housekeeper at the Hanbury Manor, Marriott Hotel and Country Club. During his tenure in Europe, Tomas achieved outstanding results in associate engagement, house profit and guest satisfaction. He was also recognized as Manager of the Year in 2012.

Marriott

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Press Release Sales & Marketing

March 15, 2018

Guayaquil to host World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Ceremony 2018

World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Guayaquil, Ecuador will host its Latin America Ceremony on 15th September 2018.It will be WTA's first visit to Guayaquil, the gateway to the incredible Galapagos Islands and the beating commercial heart of Ecuador.The red-carpet ceremony will form part of the WTA Grand Tour 2018 - a search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world. The Grand Tour 2018 also marks WTA's 25th anniversary of honouring excellence in the international hospitality industry.A rapidly-emerging tourism hotspot, Guayaquil is best known for its gleaming riverside development, the Malecón 2000, which incorporates gardens, shopping centres, restaurants, a landmark museum, the first iMAX theatre in South America, and several of the city's finest monuments.The historic Palacio de Cristal will provide a stunning backdrop to WTA's Latin America Ceremony. Designed and built by engineers on behalf of Gustave Eiffel (designer of the Eiffel Tower, Paris), the palace was inaugurated in 1908 and has since undergone extensive renovation as part of Guayaquil's Urban Regeneration project. It reopened in 2002 as an exhibition and culture centre, hosting artworks by such greats as Rembrandt, Picasso and Rendón Seminario.Ms Gloria Gallardo, President of Guayaquil Tourist Board, said: "It will be a real honour to welcome the major players of the tourist industry to Guayaquil."Guayaquil is your destination to visit and enjoy. We are sure that WTA delegates will fall in love with the city and, hopefully, return. Guayaquil, the Pearl of the Pacific, welcomes you!"Ecuador's most vibrant city also boasts a brand new convention & visitors' bureau, a world-class international airport, the largest convention centre in the country, a vast range of accommodation and an enviably warm climate.Graham Cooke, Founder and President, WTA, said: "It will be an absolute pleasure to visit Guayaquil - Ecuador's city with the Midas touch - for the very first time, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary."WTA has maintained its position as the industry leader for the past 25 years, consistently proving its value as the global benchmark for excellence in the travel, tourism and hospitality business," added Cooke.As part of the Grand Tour 2018, WTA is also hosting ceremonies in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), Athens (Greece), Jamaica, Hong Kong and Durban (South Africa), with the winners progressing to the Grand Final in Lisbon (Portugal).Voting for the WTA Latin America Ceremony will open on 26th March 2018 and conclude on 5th August 2018.For more information on how to participate, visit www.worldtravelawards.com/vote

World Travel Awards

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Development Opening

September 4, 2017

Hotusa arrives in Ecuador with the launch of Exe Galería Man-Ging 4*

Eurostars Hotel Company, Grupo Hotusa's hotel division, has launched in Ecuador with the opening of the Exe Galería Man-Ging 4* (formerly the Hotel Galería Man-Ging) in the city of Guayaquil. The hotel, which is held under a lease, is now the sixteenth run by the company in Latin America, where it recently opened the Eurostars Panamá City 5* (in Panama City) and the Exe San José Center 4* (in San José, Costa Rica). The company, which has shown a firm commitment to expanding its operations in the region, has other projects in the area, the most notable of which is the Eurostars Torre Bacatá 5*. The hotel will be located in Bogotá (Colombia), and will be the tallest hotel on the continent. Exe Galería Man-Ging 4* is located in a modern and functional 5-storey building, and houses 94 spacious rooms that are all perfectly soundproofed and fully-equipped to meet the needs of even the most demanding guests. The hotel, which completed a full renovation of its facilities in 2011, has two meeting rooms equipped with the most advanced audiovisual equipment and with capacity for up to 80 people. It also has a full gym. Likewise, the hotel restaurant "La Bienal" specializes in local cuisine and seafood dishes.

exe

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Press Release Sales & Marketing

March 22, 2016

SAHIC Announces Christopher J. Nassetta as Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker at September Conference in Guayaquil, Ecuador

The 9th annual South American Hotel Investment & Tourism Conference 2016 (www.sahic.com) to be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador September 27-28, 2016, has confirmed that industry leader and Hilton Worldwide President & CEO Christopher J. Nassetta will be featured as the Conference's keynote speaker. During one of the most awaited conference sessions and before an audience of hospitality executives and investors in Latin America, Nassetta will speak about his experience in the industry, his vision for future development of projects and his view on challenges faced by the region. "Chris Nassetta's presence at our Conference brings such enormous value to our informative and educational two-day event," states Arturo Garcia Rosa, President & Founder of the SAHIC. "Nassetta's renowned experience in our industry, and his very personal reflections will bring us such integral insight and a personable quality to the keynote address." Since taking the helm in 2007, Nassetta has transformed Hilton into the largest and fastest growing hospitality company in the world, with more than 4,600 hotels, resorts and timeshare properties, and more than 758,000 rooms in 100 countries and territories. Under his leadership, the Hilton portfolio has grown to 13 industry-leading brands, including the recently launched Tru by Hilton, the company's game-changing new midscale brand. Among his many recognitions, Nassetta has been included on Washington' Business Journal's Power 100 list of influential business leaders, as well as named a Commercial Property Executive Executive of the Year in 2015. Nassetta's focus on company culture has also led Hilton to numerous Great Place to Work recognitions, including placing on Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list in 2016. "Latin America is an incredibly important development region for the hospitality industry, and Hilton expects another year of significant growth in this market," said Nassetta. "it is a privilege to keynote SAHIC this year, and I look forward to a great conference with the region's key industry leaders." "The major players in the international hotel industry meet year after year at SAHIC to look at the new business opportunities offered by the region for the development of their projects," stated Arturo Garcia Rosa. And he added, "It is truly an honor to have someone as iconic as Chris Nassetta speak at our conference; His participation will certainly be a major highlight and will clearly show that this event stands as Latin America's benchmark and most important event." During the two-day sessions at the Hilton Colon Guayaquil in Ecuador, SAHIC 2016 will continue to contribute to the development of businesses in Latin America, a region with a current marked growth and a promising future for anyone who is developing or seeking to develop projects. For more information about SAHIC and to register with Early Bird Rates (by March 31, 2016) visit www.sahic.com.

SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Press Release Development

September 8, 2014

Swissotel to Break Ground on New 300-room Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that the brand has entered into a franchise agreement for branding the operation of Swissôtel Guayaquil, a new 300-room hotel currently under development in the largest and most populous city in Ecuador: Guayaquil.

Swissôtel

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Press Release Development

May 3, 2011

Holiday Inn Guayaquil-Airport Breaks Ground in Ecuador | IHG’s Second Hotel in the Country

The Holiday Inn Guayaquil-Airport is part of a 20-year franchise agreement with BPO Asesores Empresariales S.A. and is the second IHG hotel to be located in Ecuador, the first being the Holiday Inn Express Quito. The hotel's convenient location next to the city's main airport and key commercial and banking districts of the Kennedy Norte neighborhood make it ideal for business travelers. The Mall del Sol is also located nearby.

IHG

Guayaquil, Ecuador

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December 22, 2009

Marriott International Introduces its Residence Inn by Marriott Lodging Brand to Ecuador

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced today that it will open its first Residence Inn by Marriott in South America in Ecuador in 2012 with the opening of the 143-room Residence Inn by Marriott Guayaquil. The hotel will be operated under a management agreement with Furoiani Obras y Proyectos.

Marriott

Guayaquil, Ecuador