Kevin will move to Santiago, Chile from South Africa to lead andBeyond's lodge and expedition yacht growth in South America, exporting the brand's culture, standards and long-standing expertise into a new region.
The world-renowned Tierra Atacama in San Pedro de Atacama reopened April 1, 2025, following a twelve-month closure to allow a significant, $20 million refurbishment to take place, designed to transform the property to a new leading standard of luxury lodging in Chile. Tierra Atacama is part of the Australia-based Baillie Lodges collection of luxury lodges.
The luxury desert lodge will be closed for the remainder of 2024 for a thorough upgrading of the property's interiors, spearheaded by the original design team of architects Rodrigo Searle and Matías González, featuring refreshments to furniture and the addition of suite room types.
The tourism sector in Chile experienced a 52.9% growth in income 2022, new UNWTO research into the country’s status as a top destination for investors reveals. The latest edition of the UNWTO “Tourism Doing Business: Investment Guidelines” also makes clear the opportunities available to foreign investors and the challenges caused by both national considerations and global economic conditions.
Located in Chile's San Pedro de Atacama, the property is an explorer's basecamp - a refuge in the desert - where Our Habitas combines Atacama desert experiences with moments of human connection.
The World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) revealed in its Economic Impact of Cities report that Latin America is making steady progress in reactivating the sector, and highlighted the role of the Chilean capital in tourism recovery.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the successful implementation of several of its industry-leading security access platforms at the Hotel Nodo Urban Explorer. A Santiago, Chile-based high-rise property that rewards its guests with a modern and trendsetting stay experience, Hotel Nodo Urban Explorer can now ensure that all areas of the property are fully secured against any risk of unauthorized access while providing individuals with the means to move around effortlessly thanks to the presence of Visionline, VingCard Signature RFID door locks and access controllers with Mobile Access functionality. Further showcasing the innovative edge of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is the implementation of advanced security cabinets with Mobile Access, allowing for the effortless yet secure retrieval of valuable belongings.
Every country around the world has had to work through significant challenges since the start of the pandemic in 2020. For Chile, challenges were nothing new as protests that began in October 2019 were already affecting hotel performance around the country. The pandemic and those protests are still ongoing late into 2021, but Chile’s hotels are slowly but surely moving toward performance recovery.
Chile’s hotel occupancy reached 90% of the 2019 comparable, according to September 2021 data from STR.
Shiji Group has recently implemented its Infrasys Cloud POS solution at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago in Santiago, Chile across the property's 10 outlets, including on-site restaurants, in-room dining, and the pool. The success of the large install during the COVID-19 pandemic, is an example of Shiji's flexibility and character, even in times of complexity.
Nayara Resorts, known for its three properties in Costa Rica often ranked amongst the top hotels in the world, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Tánica hotels in Chile. This is Nayara's first foray beyond Costa Rica and they look forward to offering guests their incredible customer service and gracious hospitality, starting with Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa in Chile's Atacama Desert and Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa on Easter Island.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has successfully implemented a wide range of advanced security access platforms at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago. Located in Chile and recognized as one of South America's most luxurious hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Santiago's decision to implement VingCard Signature RFID locks alongside VingCard elevator controllers, panic bars and Elsafe Sentinel advance safes ensures that guests and their belongings are fully protected with the latest security standards while maintaining a seamless and hassle-free hotel environment. With the additional implementation of Polarbar minibars, guests staying at the property can further experience enhanced convenience with a range of F&B options now instantly available in each guestroom.
AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand from Marriott International, announced today the opening of the 249-room AC Hotel Santiago Costanera Center, inviting travelers to experience a hotel with style and intention in the cultural hub of Chile. Housed in the tallest building in Latin America, the anticipated new hotel embodies AC Hotels' brand promise of going beyond the conventions of travel to create experiences that strike the perfect balance of details that guests want and the services they need.
Ongoing protests in Chile led to significant declines in the country's hotel occupancy during the final two weeks of October, according to an analysis by STR.
Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food, and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Los Olivos de Vallenar. The newly-built hotel features modern amenities and guest rooms, providing the perfect oasis for those traveling for leisure or business. Centrally located in Chile's Atacama Region, the hotel offers guests easy access to the city's center, nearby beaches of Huasco, and hiking trails at Llanos de Challe National Park. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's proximity to public transportation and Vallenar Airport.
Travelers the world over can now book a stay inside the Chilean Patagonian Rainforest, thanks to SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform. SiteMinder's technology has been adopted by the multi-award-winning Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, which offers eight accommodation properties that are located in the heart of the rainforest and are today more accessible to travellers through the multitude of online booking channels offered through SiteMinder.
AccorHotels and Chilean group Algeciras announce that they signed an agreement with the shareholders of Atton Hoteles in order to acquire the company. As per the agreement, AccorHotels will acquire 100% of the management Company that operates 11 Atton hotels (2,259 rooms) across Chile, Peru, Colombia and Florida, USA. Besides, AccorHotels will acquire 20% of the Property Company that owns these assets, the remaining 80% being bought by Algeciras. Atton Hoteles was founded in Chile in 2000. The hotels cater to the business travelers on the midscale and upscale segment. It has 3 hotels under development. In order to capitalize on Atton's existing brand equity, most of these properties will be co-branded with AccorHotels brands, before being fully rebranded to Pullman, Novotel, MGallery & Mercure in the midterm.
Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago offers 166 guest rooms featuring a high-style, eclectic design and modern furnishings with local Chilean craftsmanship. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite guests to take in skyline views of the hotel"s unbeatable location right in the center of Santiago"s financial district, locally known as "Sanhattan." Its signature restaurant, Talbó Brasserie, presents upscale, authentic Chilean cuisine with a French influence, impressing both guests and local community alike. For moments of relaxation, guests are invited to take in panoramic skyline views of the Andes Mountains from the striking rooftop bar and outdoor pool. For meetings and events, Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago offers up to 7,100 square feet of flexible, technology-equipped space and the support of a dedicated meetings and events staff.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new urban resort that is currently under development in Viña del Mar, Chile. The property will be a natural partner to Hotel Santiago, which the Group manages and will rebrand as Mandarin Oriental, Santiago following the first phase completion of a renovation later in 2018.
Tourism and hospitality students of Duoc UC in Chile now have the opportunity to learn about technology that can support their future careers running a hotel, thanks to the college's partnership with the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder.