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Martin Larralde has been appointed as Vice President of Finance, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) at Hotel Equities

Larralde oversees all financial operations for HE's growing CALA region, partnering closely with regional ownership groups to ensure financial performance and long-term value creation. He previously served as Regional Director of Finance for Oak View Group in Mexico, where he implemented robust financial controls and enhanced reporting processes for major sports and entertainment venues. Earlier in his career, Larralde spent nine years with Hilton Worldwide, holding senior finance roles that included oversight of multi-country operations and pre-opening financial planning for flagship properties. A certified public accountant, he brings deep expertise in strategic compliance and capital planning.

Hotel Equities
Mexico City, Mexico
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Creating an Oasis in the City at the Andaz Mexico City Condesa

Come springtime, Mexico City (CDMX) is set ablaze in enchanting swathes of lavender and mauve as the Jacaranda trees enter bloom, littering the parks and grand avenues with flowers and pleasant aromas to contrast the sprawling metropolis all around. Not yet drowning in heat and with cool evenings, April is the perfect time of year to visit the city which itself is entering a hospitality renaissance with tourists discovering this cultural and gastronomic capital while corporate travelers continue to deliver a consistent flow of midweek stays as businesses in CDMX benefits from Mexico’s current economic boom.

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By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Mexico City, Mexico
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Sergio Rascón has been appointed as Vice President of Development at Apple Leisure Group

Apple Leisure Group® ("ALG"), a leading North American resort brand management, leisure travel and hospitality group, part of Hyatt, announced the appointment of Sergio Rascón as Vice President of Development. Rascón, based in Mexico City, leverages over 20 years of professional experience in the real estate financial services and investment management industries.

Apple Leisure Group
Mexico City, Mexico
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Antonio Vera has been appointed as Regional Director, Mexico & Central America at Preferred Hotel Group

As Regional Director, Mexico & Central America, Antonio Vera is now responsible for the growth of all brands in the Preferred Hotel Group portfolio across Mexico and Central America. Since joining the company more than six years ago, Antonio has grown Mexico to be the second-largest country in the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio, with 60 best-in-class hotel and resort members. He will continue his prior responsibilities while also driving first-time presence for all of the company's brands in new markets, including but not limited to Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama. Before joining Preferred, Antonio served as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and was primarily focused on driving domestic and international travel to the Acapulco region.

Preferred
Mexico City, Mexico
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Stefania Ymay has been appointed as Regional Director, Mexico at Preferred Hotel Group

As Regional Director, Mexico, Stefania Ymay will continue to manage a portfolio of valuable hotel accounts as part of her elevated role, which includes leadership support and training for both Preferred team members and clients in the region. Over the past six years, Stefania has positively impacted the growth and retention of member hotels, with a particular focused on city-center properties, resulting in a strong presence of small group partners such as Brisas Hotels, Hotsson Hotels, and Tafer Hotels. Before joining Preferred, Stefania worked for Grupo Aeromexico and handled commission negotiations, strategy development, and client relations.

Preferred
Mexico City, Mexico
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Rosewood Mexico City To Open In 2024

Expanding its strong footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by premier real estate development firm Grupo Sordo Madaleno to operate Rosewood Mexico City, a new hotel expected to open in 2024 in the flourishing Polanco district. Positioned in the heart of the vibrant capital, Rosewood Mexico City is conveniently located within walking distance of renowned luxury shopping district, Avenida Presidente Masaryk as well as esteemed cultural institutions including Museo Soumaya and Museo Jumex. Rosewood Mexico City will join the global brand's iconic collection of properties across Mexico, from Los Cabos and Riviera Maya to San Miguel de Allende.

Rosewood
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Pipeline

Marriott International Signs Deal With Grupo Elipse To Bring Its Playful Moxy Brand To Mexico City

Marriott International today announced it has signed a contract with Grupo Elise to debut the company's millennial-focused Moxy Hotels brand in Mexico with a 120-room hotel. The property is slated to rise in stylish Chapultepec with close proximity to the Roma Norte neighborhood, characterized by a contemporary art scene, hipster culture and vibrant nightlife and Mexicos prestigious Paseo de La Reforma. Construction on the Moxy Mexico City is expected to begin in late 2020, with the opening expected in 2022.

Moxy
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Opening

Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in Mexico City

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand's debut in Mexico City. The modern 59-room boutique hotel is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, reinforcing the growth of its portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Pipeline

Curio Collection by Hilton Expands in Mexico City | Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton

Part of an ambitious program to restore historical buildings in Mexico, Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton will be located in downtown Mexico City and is slated to debut in spring 2019. With its 59 guest rooms, Umbral will offer guests on-site amenities such as its rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Mexico City's most emblematic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the County Hall and El Palacio de Hierro Department Store. Umbral will also boast a contemporary design with sleek, minimalistic furniture in neutral tones of white, beige and brown, as well as natural materials such as light and dark woods.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Pipeline

Curio Collection by Hilton Expands in Mexico City | Hotel Lafontaine Curio Collection by Hilton

Owned by developer CITTARK, Hotel Lafontaine, Curio Collection by Hilton will feature 34 well-appointed guest rooms, a vibrant bar and restaurant and an open-air courtyard. Designed by architect Daniel Alvarez and Cherem Architecture, the boutique property's refined modern design incorporates darker palettes with dark greys, browns and greens, as well as touches of decor inspired by the local culture. Set to open by the end of 2019, Hotel Lafontaine boasts an ideal location in Polanco, a luxurious neighborhood in Mexico City, providing visitors with world-class dining, chic boutiques and world-famous museums within walking distance.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Mexico City, Mexico
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Cynthia Kunz has been appointed as Global Sales Director - Meetings & Incentives at Velas Resorts

With world-class meeting venues in Los Cabos, Vallarta - Nayarit and Riviera Maya, Mexico's Velas Resorts announces it has opened its first US-based group sales office. Spearheading meeting and incentive bookings for all five company resorts, the office in Southern California is headed up by Cynthia Kunz as new Global Sales Director - Meetings & Incentives.

KWE Partners
Mexico City, Mexico
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Laura Stringel has been appointed as Director of Sales – Direct Channels, Reputation & Community Management at La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana

La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana, which encompasses the brands Live Aqua Resorts, Grand Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts, Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts and The Explorean, is excited to announce the appointment of Laura Stringel to Director of Sales – Direct Channels, Reputation & Community Management. Stringel will spearhead all communications efforts for the 12 La Colección Resorts, including direct channel marketing, social media, public relations and trade advertising.

Grupo Posadas
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Pipeline

Park Hyatt Mexico City

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today two new luxury hotel developments in Los Cabos and Mexico City, Mexico under the Park Hyatt brand. These two high-end properties, designed to meet the needs of the discerning global traveler, mark the anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the country, and will join the brand"s global portfolio in locations such as Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo, Vienna, Milan and Zurich, as well as two sister hotels in Latin America: Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, and Park Hyatt Mendoza.

Park Hyatt
Mexico City, Mexico
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Pablo Andrade has been appointed as Director of Development Mexico at Marriott International, Inc.

With an existing portfolio of 73 hotels, this is Marriott’s largest market in the region and currently, represents 35% of the CALA region’s pipeline with 40 properties in development. This includes the recent signing of a St. Regis property in Los Cabos slated to open in 2020, along with other properties such as the Ritz-Carlton Mexico City – Avenida Reforma, scheduled to open in late 2018.

Marriott
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Opening

Hyatt House debuts in Mexico City/Santa Fe

Hyatt House Mexico City/Santa Fe opens today, marking the first opening of a Hyatt House hotel in Mexico and Latin America. With the new property, the Hyatt House brand enters the Latin American market with an innovative hospitality offering that beyond welcoming guests, looks to welcome neighbors. Grupo Presidente, a leading Mexican hospitality company, will be responsible for hotel operations. The Hyatt House brand is rooted in extensive consumer insights indicating that guests seek stylish, comfortable, seamless experiences that accommodate their lifestyles and familiar routines. To embody this, the brand offers casual hospitality and purposeful service in a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary environment.

Hyatt House
Mexico City, Mexico