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Jorge Alejandro González Hurtado has been appointed as Executive Chef at Numu Boutique Hotel

NUMU Boutique Hotel, one of the most recent hotel additions to historic downtown San Miguel de Allende, is pleased to introduce the appointment of Chef Jorge Alejandro González Hurtado as Executive Chef, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the hotel's culinary program. With nearly 20 years of global experience and a creative philosophy grounded in authenticity, sustainability, and refined technique, Chef Alejandro brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective.

Hyatt
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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SH Hotels & Resorts Announces 1 Hotel & Homes San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to unveil 1 Hotel & Homes San Miguel de Allende. Set to open in 2027, the property is poised to redefine luxury and sustainability in the heart of historic Mexico. Located just minutes away from the vibrant city center of San Miguel de Allende and perched on an incline with breathtaking views, this sanctuary will offer a profound escape guided by the beauty of its surroundings.

1 Hotels
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Opening of NUMU Boutique Hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Grupo Presidente today announced the opening of NUMU Boutique Hotel marking the first Hyatt-branded property in the city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. The opening of NUMU Boutique Hotel marks the second hotel within the portfolio in Mexico, following the recent opening of Rancho Pescadero in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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New Waldorf Astoria Hotel Coming to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand's third property in Mexico, the new-build Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende, expected to open in early 2025. Located in the heart of one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the country, Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende will offer 120 hotel guest rooms and 24 best-in-class Waldorf Astoria branded residences in the colonial city, known for its architecture, thriving art scene and rich history. The property is owned by PEAKAIR GROUP, is being developed by Skyplus Developments Corp., and will be managed by Hilton.

Waldorf Astoria
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Dream Hotel Group to Launch The Chatwal brand in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Renowned hotel and brand management company Dream Hotel Group today announced plans to launch its five-star luxury brand The Chatwal in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in 2020. The latest hotel signing with Mexico-based Tamayo Desarrollos represents a major milestone for Dream Hotel Group, positioning the company as international hospitality innovators and leading the way for new growth in the region.

The Chatwal Hotel
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Carlos Hannon has been appointed as Executive Chef at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

Carlos Hannon has been appointed executive chef of Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mexico’s preeminent luxury boutique hotel. In this role, Chef Hannon will lead the talented culinary team at the hotel’s three distinctive dining venues: 1826 Restaurant, Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar and La Cava. Chef Hannon’s appointment marks his return to the hotel and the Rosewood brand, having last served as executive chef at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende from 2010 – 2012 as a part of the hotel’s pre-opening team. Chef Hannon also played an important role on the pre-opening teams for Rosewood Mayakoba and Rosewood Sand Hill, and also was the executive chef at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in 2012.

Rosewood Hotel Group
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Paul Sykes has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

Sykes joins Rosewood San Miguel de Allende with an impressive background in the food and beverage industry. In his most recent role, he served as food and beverage service manager at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Prior to Banyan Tree, Paul worked for five years at Karisma Hotels & Resorts, where he held several roles including food & beverage manager, maître d’ and sommelier. Sykes is a certified sommelier by the Mexican Association of Sommeliers and is a graduate of Brooke Weston City Technology College in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in International Tourism Management from the University of Derby Buxton Campus, also located in the United Kingdom

Rosewood Hotel Group
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Anabel Ramos Acevedo has been appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

Anabel boasts nearly a decade of experience working within the ultra-luxury hospitality space, including six years at Rosewood Mayakoba’s award-winning Sense spa in the Riviera Maya. During her time at Rosewood Mayakoba, Anabel served as the Spa Operations Supervisor, responsible for recruiting and training spa talent and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the spa. Most recently, she was Spa Manager for Feel Urban Day SPA by Live Aqua in Mexico City, where she shaped the spa’s sales strategy, budget, and social media strategy, in addition to coordinating the day-to-day operation of the space.

Rosewood Hotel Group
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Alondra Saldarriaga has been appointed as Spa Director at Hotel Matilda

Ms. Saldarriaga joined the staff of Hotel Matilda in August 2010 as Assistant Spa Director. Prior to Hotel Matilda, she was a sales representative with Natura Bissé International in Mexico City. In Toronto, Canada, she earned a diploma from the Humber Esthetician & Spa Management College, where she also completed esthetician training at the school’s Humber Spa. Spa Matilda is an integral component of the lifestyle-focused guest experience at Hotel Matilda. An intimate haven of comfort and sophistication, it offers integrated spa experiences that combine traditional and innovative spa therapies, beauty treatments, fitness services and wellness offerings. Treatments are customized to the individual needs and personal goals of the individual guest. The Apothecary showcases indigenous healing traditions with hand-blended treatment products inspired by the regional culture and composed of locally procured artisanal ingredients.

Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Hotel Matilda Becomes Newest Member of Design Hotels, the International Collection of Original & Visionary Properties

Hotel Matilda (www.hotelmatilda.com), the trend-setting boutique hotel offering a lifestyle-focused guest experience, has become the newest member of Design Hotels, and the only member of the international collection in San Miguel de Allende. “Hotel Matilda was created with vision and passion, and endowed with a pulsating heartbeat of art and design, making us a perfect match with Design Hotels,” said General Manager Bruce James.

Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Jorge Boneta has been named Executive Chef at Hotel Matilda

Drawing upon his in-depth knowledge of Mexican culinary traditions and extensive professional experience, Chef Boneta is creating a menu at Hotel Matilda that accents authentic Mexican cuisine with the latest international trends and personal innovation. He has perfected his lifelong passion for cooking, shaped early on by an intimate family life that centered around the kitchen and good food, at some of the most luxurious and acclaimed resorts in Mexico. He comes to Hotel Matilda from the Rosewood Mayakobá on the Riviera Maya, where he was chef de cuisine responsible for the luxury resort’s beach club and banquet services. Previously, in Acapulco, he served as executive sous chef at the Banyan Tree Cabo Puerto Marques and specialty chef at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’ famous Princess Hotel. Also in Acapulco, as the executive sous chef of Fairmont’s Pierre Marques Hotel, he earned a trio of prestigious awards for the hotel’s Tabachin Restaurant including: AAA’s Four Diamond rating; the first restaurant in Acapulco to receive the Five Star Diamond Award; and recognition as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Mexico. Complementing his professional experience, the 2002 graduate of the Culinary Institute of Mexico has traveled extensively in Mexico to hone his knowledge of the varied and unique cuisines of the different regions of the country. While studying at the Culinary Institute of Mexico, he entered an international cooking contest sponsored by the institute and placed third in what was his first culinary competition.

Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Bruce James has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Matilda

Mr. James has guided some of the most iconic and trend-setting luxury hotels and hotel companies in Mexico. Most recently, he was general manager of the famed Hacienda de San Antonio and Cuixmala, located near Colima. Previously, he was with Habita Hotels serving in a variety of executive positions including: regional manager based in Acapulco, where he oversaw the renovation of Hotel Boca Chica; regional general manager of Hotel Deseo and Hotel Básico in Playa del Carmen; and general manager of the flagship Habita Hotel in Mexico City's chic Polanco district. Prior to Habita Hotels, Mr. James was general manager of the Quinta Real Acapulco and Casa del Mar in Los Cabos. Hotel Matilda is a cutting-edge boutique hotel offering a lifestyle-focused guest experience combining an award-winning holistic spa, innovative international dining, a popular lounge known for its creative mixology, and vibrant, art gallery-like ambiance filled with dramatic contemporary art pieces, many specially commissioned for the hotel. Hotel Matilda opened in September 2010 in the center of San Miguel de Allende, the crown jewel of colonial Mexico and an UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its intact 500-year-old Spanish architecture.

Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Claudia Sierra has been appointed as Spa Director at Hotel Matilda

Sierra comes to Hotel Matilda from the St. Regis Hotel, Mexico City, where she was Lead Therapist at the Remedé Spa. Previous positions include: Assistant Spa Director, Maya Spa, The Tides Riviera Maya; Operations Manager, Willow Stream Spa, The Fairmont Mayakobá, Riviera Maya; and Sales & Marketing Manager, Willow Stream Spa, The Fairmont Acapulco Princess.Spa Matilda is an integral and defining component of the cutting-edge, lifestyle-focused Hotel Matilda guest experience, which combines everything from innovative international dining to a vibrant, gallery-like ambiance filled with eye-popping contemporary art.

Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Andrés Sanhueza has been named General Manager at Hotel Matilda

Hotel Matilda has announced that Andrés Sanhueza has taken the reins as General Manager of this iconoclastic boutique hotel in San Miguel de Allende that will open its doors on September 15, 2010. He comes to Hotel Matilda with 13 years of hospitality experience in Mexico and his native Chile. Most recently, he was part of the opening team for the W Hotel Santiago, Chile, where he served as assistant food and beverage director. Previously, he was director of food and beverage at Casa Sierra Nevada, the Orient Express Hotel in San Miguel de Allende, and at Valle Nevado Ski Resort, Chile. Additional experience includes: director of restaurants, Hotel Carrera, a Leading Hotel of the World in Santiago, Chile; and head butler/food & beverage operational manager as part of the opening team for the San Cristobal Tower Luxury Collection & Sheraton Santiago, Chile.

Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico