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March 1, 2012

La Quinta Partners with Local Hotel Operator, Grupo TAO, to Expand in Colombia

February 28, 2012 - La Quinta Inns & Suites announced its expansion into Colombia, its fourth country outside the United States and second in South America, in a continuation of its aggressive international growth strategy. The announcement was made with Grupo TAO, an experienced hotel owner and operator based in Medellin, at the 2012 La Quinta Conference here. The first La Quinta in Colombia is expected to break ground in Medellin in the coming months, with two additional locations planned in the near future.

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February 14, 2012

Aloft Brand Makes Latin America Debut with Opening of Aloft Bogota Airport and Aloft San Jose in Costa Rica

With the highly anticipated debut of Aloft Bogota Airport in Colombia this past December 10th, and Aloft San Jose, Costa Rica opening on February 1st 2012, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. brings its sizzling “style at a steal” Aloft brand to Latin and Central America for the first time. Aloft’s South American premiere means the brand is now represented on four continents.

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January 27, 2012

IHG Unveils Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota in Colombia

IHG, one of the most experienced hotel companies in Latin America, announces the opening of the Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota, located adjacent to the iconic, 573-room Crowne Plaza Tequendama Bogota. Both properties are owned by Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama.

Bogota, Colombia

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December 5, 2011

Hilton Worldwide Announces Agreement for First Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Colombia

Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement to operate a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Barranquilla, Colombia – the largest industrial and port city in Colombia’s Caribbean region. The new-build Hilton Garden Inn Barranquilla, expected to open in 2013, represents the brand’s fifth development project in Latin America and Hilton Worldwide’s fourth hotel in Colombia – following the recent opening of Hilton Bogota.

Barranquilla, Colombia

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November 16, 2011

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Announces Opening of Hilton Bogota

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Bogota - Hilton Worldwide's first managed full-service hotel in Bogota, Colombia. To celebrate, this city center hotel in Bogota will welcome guests with a special introductory rate starting at $99 per night.* The opening of Hilton Bogota marks the anticipated return of the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to this thriving capital city, and serves as a reminder of Hilton Worldwide's strategy to expand the portfolio throughout Latin America. It joins Hilton Cartagena as the second Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Colombia.

Bogota, Colombia

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October 17, 2011

NH Hoteles Consolidates Presence in America With NH Bogota 93 In Colombia

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mariano Pérez Claver, Chairman of NH Hoteles, explained the Group's strategic targeting of this market by stating that "unlike other economic cycles, the Americas seem to be immune to the negative effects of this one, which are affecting Western economies". Pérez Claver stressed that "all of the countries where we operate on this continent are experiencing continuous growth with excellent results". Referring to the Colombian market, he indicated that opening the first NH in Bogota is a response to hotel demand in one of the most important financial centres in America. "Colombia is also hugely appealing for tourists due to its cultural diversity and we therefore plan to expand our business to its main cities", stressed the NH Hoteles Chairman.

Bogota, Colombia

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July 27, 2011

IHG Opens First Holiday Inn Hotel in Colombia

The new-build, eight-story Holiday Inn Bogota-Airport features 191 rooms and is located within ten minutes of El Dorado International Airport. Situated within the vibrant neighborhood of El Salitre, one of Bogota's most important and modern business districts, the property is part of a mixed-use complex called Centro Empresarial Arrecife (Arrecife Corporate Center) and near the Corferias Convention Center, the United States Embassy, Bogota's main industrial park and downtown Bogota. The Holiday Inn Bogota-Airport, located at Avenida Calle 26 #69-D-91 in Bogota, is owned by Alianza Fiduciaria S.A., under a franchise agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group. The hotel will be operated by METRO hotels on behalf of Alianza Fiduciaria S.A.

Bogota, Colombia

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June 9, 2011

First TRYP by Wyndham Hotel in Colombia Opens in Medellín

Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel in Colombia, the 140-room TRYP Medellín in Medellín, the country's second-largest city. It becomes the brand's fourteenth hotel in South America, joining properties in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

Medellin, Colombia

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May 25, 2011

Sonesta Collection Opens 118-room Sonesta Hotel Cartagena in Colombia, South America; Managed by GHL Hoteles

"We are excited to bring another exciting full-service upscale hotel to our collection in South America," said Stephanie Sonnabend, president and chief executive officer for Sonesta. "This hotel offers spectacular views of the Caribbean and as our first beach resort in Latin America, it is a wonderful addition to our collection."

Cartagena, Colombia

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March 14, 2011

Colombia Boutique Hotel Chooses Security Systems from VingCard Elsafe

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, recently completed installation of its Signature by VingCard electronic door locks and SENTINEL II by Elsafe in-room safes at the NOW Hotel in Santiago de Cali, Colombia. Located in the center of the Zona Rosa business district, this stylish 19-room hotel boasts spectacular views of the Cali skyline, and is noted for using its lobby space as a gallery for new and contemporary Cali artists and sculptors.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY brand

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February 22, 2011

IHG Signs Agreement for New Holiday Inn Hotel in Bogotá, Colombia

The Holiday Inn Bogotá-Airport is the third signing of an IHG-flagged property in Colombia in the last six months; the other two being the InterContinental Cartagena and the Holiday Inn Cartagena. When open, it will be IHG's eighth hotel in Colombia.

Bogota, Colombia

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January 19, 2011

Marriott Hotel Announced for Cartagena | Hotel is Third Marriott International Endeavor in Colombia

Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its portfolio in Colombia with the announcement of its plans to open the 278-room Cartagena Marriott Hotel in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Currently scheduled to open in 2014, the project will be operated under a management agreement with Promotora El Faro S.A., controlled by Spazio Urbano. Marriott International is currently represented in Colombia by the JW Marriott Bogota Hotel and Bogota Marriott Hotel.

Cartagena, Colombia

September 24, 2010

Luis Perillo has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Bogota

Luis Perillo will report to Tom Potter, vice president, operations, Latin America, Hilton Worldwide, and will be responsible for all hotel operations of the Hilton in Bogota, Colombia. Perillo most recently served as regional director sales and marketing, Latin America and Caribbean, Hilton Worldwide.

Hilton Bogota

Bogata, Colombia

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August 2, 2010

JW Marriott Bogota Celebrates Grand Opening - Marriott's First Luxury Hotel in Colombia

Marriott International, Inc. officially opened the company's first JW Marriott luxury hotel today in Bogota, Colombia. On-hand for the celebration were President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia, Rob Steigerwald, chief operations officer for the Southern region of the Americas for Marriott International and Ricardo Poma, president of Real Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Poma. The 264-room JW Marriott Bogota is operated under a franchise agreement with Real Hotels & Resorts of El Salvador.

Bogota, Colombia

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June 16, 2010

IHG Signs Agreement for New InterContinental Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, and Latin America’s most experienced international hotel company, today announced that it had signed an agreement with Colombia-based Espacios Urbanos S.A. to manage a new-build InterContinental property in Cartagena, Colombia. The hotel will be the 23rd InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Latin America and the Caribbean (19 open and 4 under construction).

Cartagena, Colombia

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April 13, 2010

Marriott Chooses Diverse Protection from VingCard Elsafe® for Its Latest Property in Colombia’s Cultural Center

VingCard Elsafe, the leading hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, recently completed the installation of its Signature by VingCard electronic door locks and SENTINEL II by Elsafe in-room safes at the Bogota Marriott Hotel in Bogota, Colombia. Located in one of the business hubs of the city, the property is only minutes from the El Dorado International Airport. Featuring 239 guestrooms, 8,611 square feet of meeting space, an italian restaurant, lounge, sushi bar, indoor pool and exercise room, the hotel offers the ultimate luxuries to its guests. As the geographical, political, cultural and financial center of the country, Bogota draws travelers from around the world, creating a sense of urgency for the hotel to provide the ultimate in security and efficiency to meet the needs of their guests.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY brand

Bogota, Colombia

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March 25, 2010

Cartagena De Indias To Host SAHIC 2010 – South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference

Key players from the hotel and tourism industry will meet again for two days to explore the status of the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. It will be a great occasion to exchange information related to investment opportunities in Latin America.

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

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February 25, 2010

Sol Meliá To Open Its Third Hotel In Colombia, The Tryp Medellín

Sol Meliá, the leading hotel company in Spain and Latin America, has reached an agreement to add a new franchised hotel in Colombia to its portfolio to be operated under the urban Tryp brand.

Medellín, Colombia

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June 16, 2009

Colombia’s Second Holiday Inn Express® Opens in Bogota

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced that the Holiday Inn Express Bogota has opened. The 11-story 76-room hotel joins the Holiday Inn Express Medellin as the second Holiday Inn Express brand in Colombia. Located in the OXO Center of Bogotá, the Holiday Inn Express Bogota is situated in close proximity to the trendy “Parque de la 93” district.

Bogota, Colombia