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Axel Najera has been appointed as Assistant Director of Marketing at Fairmont Mayakoba

Axel Najera, a seasoned marketing professional with a career spanning over two decades, hails from Mexico City. He holds a master's degree in media planning and has honed his skills across various sectors, including a blend of advertising and hospitality well suited to this role. Axel's career journey includes notable tenures at prestigious advertising agencies such as Leo Burnett, Grey México and BBDO. He also boasts extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having led Marketing and Public Relations at MSD México for 12 years. In addition to his corporate roles, Axel successfully ran his own marketing agency for six years, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic acumen. His passion for the hotel industry was ignited during his four remarkable years with Fairmont, further enriched by his experience at a hotel in Anguilla and a Mexican luxury hospitality brand. Now, Axel returns to Fairmont Mayakoba, bringing with him a renewed commitment to excellence in his new role at the property.

Fairmont
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Appointment

Celia Benito has been appointed as General Manager at Casa Chablé

Chablé Hotels, Mexico's leading five-star boutique hotel and wellness company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Celia Benito as General Manager of Casa Chablé. The newest property in the Chablé Hotels portfolio opened last year in the Sian Ka'an biosphere, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Benito's appointment marks an exciting moment in its development and commitment to offering unparalleled guest experiences that are nature-led and incorporate barefoot luxury, and ultimate seclusion. With an illustrious career spanning almost 25 years in the hospitality industry, Benito brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for excellence to Casa Chablé. A hands-on, empathetic and energetic leader, Benito's career includes senior leadership positions with Grand Palladium Colonial and Grand Palladium Kantehan as Food & Beverage Manager, TRS Yucatan by Palladium as Deputy Director and most recently as General Manager of Distrito Panamera Boutique Hotels, where she distinguished herself by fostering a culture of exceptional service, innovation, and sustainability. Having been at the helm of various luxury portfolios, Benito has strong operational and strategy skills and is well-versed in providing memorable experiences for guests. Fluent in English, Spanish, German and Italian, her multilingual abilities set her apart and will enable her to establish meaningful relationships with guests to provide a highly personal approach to service that encompasses all nationalities and backgrounds. Benito's proven track record in luxury hospitality management, coupled with a deep understanding of Mexico's unique cultural and natural landscape as a Tulum native, positions her as the ideal leader to guide Casa Chablé into its next chapter of success.

Chablé Hotels
Tulum, Mexico
Appointment

Oscar Molina has been appointed as Director of Sales and Catering at Corazón Cabo Resort and Spa

Born and raised in Mexico City, Molina's vast experience has been founded on a solid career that started at a young age and has since taken him around the entire country of Mexico. He worked his way up in the hospitality industry, starting as a front desk assistant and most recently holding the Director of Sales and Marketing role at Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende where he was responsible for a team of 10 and grew the international travelers' base from 35% to 51% within a year. Prior to this role, he built his career working with the catering, sales and marketing teams at prestigious hotels and resorts throughout Mexico including Four Seasons Punta Mita, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya and the Kimpton Aluna Tulum, among others.

Noble House
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Development Renovation

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Unveils $45-Million Property-Wide Transformation

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort today announces the culmination of its $45 million property-wide transformation, completely reimagining the iconic resort while elevating the property to a new level. Timed to its 15th anniversary, the scope of the resort's renovation spans all common areas and public spaces, the introduction of five beachfront villas, redesigned suites and guest rooms, enhancements to The St. Regis Spa, the launch of new restaurants and bar concepts, updates to the resort's outdoor wedding venues and the introduction of the Marietas Pool, featuring expansive vistas to Islas Marietas National Park.

St. Regis
Punta de Mita, Mexico
Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

Sense of Community as a Growth Strategy with Andaz Mexico City Condesa

The idea of an urban hotel embedding itself into the surrounding community is nothing new, but for many properties it remains just that: an idea that’s talked about in press releases and on the website yet seldom woven into every aspect of the operations and amenities. When a hotel does in fact go through the meticulous process of creating a strong sense of community, the results are nothing short of magical, and this is reflected through a positive impact on guest satisfaction, demand and the ability to grow rate.

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By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Condesa, Mexico
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Development Opening

Marriott Opens Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun, Mexico

Marriott International opened the doors of its first all-inclusive resort, the Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, in the Quintana Roo region of Mexico. Nestled along the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Cancun's Hotel Zone, the opening of Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort marks the first-ever all-inclusive resort fully conceptualized by the Marriott brand.

Marriott
Cancún, Mexico
Development Opening

Hyatt’s Newest Inclusive Collection Brand Debuts With The Opening Of Hyatt Vivid Grand Island

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the launch of the adults-only Hyatt Vivid brand with the opening of Hyatt Vivid Grand Island in Cancun, Mexico. The modern all-suite resort offers a relaxed atmosphere with a host of enriching experiences to complement the resort's lush surroundings. The newest resort in Hyatt's Inclusive Collection marks the continued growth of Hyatt's brand footprint in Mexico with additional openings to follow later this year.

Hyatt Vivid
Cancún, Mexico
Appointment

Peter Falke has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is proud to announce the appointment of Peter Falke as Director of Sales and Marketing for the award-winning resort. In this role, Falke will oversee all sales, marketing, and public relations efforts for the hotel, a leading property in Waldorf Astoria's impressive portfolio. An exclusive haven situated on Cabo San Lucas' most coveted parcel of land, the resort boasts 112 rooms, each with its own private plunge pool. The hotel also offers an award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa, acclaimed food and beverage experiences, and a variety of authentic destination-inspired excursions, all rooted in Mexican culture and traditions.

Waldorf Astoria
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Press Release Development

AB Living Group Announces Ambitious American Expansion Plans, With 30+ Years’ Experience In The Industry

The group globally known to-date for taking wellness hospitality to the next level with their flagship luxury wellness clinic SHA, among other projects on the Mediterranean Coast, announces the global expansion ofAB Living, their development entity that specializes in health and wellbeing, luxury hospitality and premium properties, prioritising excellence, design and sustainability in every single one of its projects.

AB Living
Mexico
Appointment

Ivan Bautista Martinez has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Codex at Conrad Punta de Mita

Having held a number of positions at high-end restaurants and luxury resorts including Restaurante Alcalde in Guadalajara, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Martinez's professional journey is demonstrative of his commitment and passion for creating unforgettable memories and providing guests with a true taste of Mexico. Given his vast experience, Martinez has proven his affinity for kitchen management within the luxury hospitality space and is now responsible for Codex's menu development and kitchen operations.

Conrad
Punta Mita, Mexico
Appointment

Antonio Meden has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Conrad Punta de Mita

Antonio "Tony" Meden joins the Conard Punta de Mita team from Etéreo, part of Auberge Resorts Collection. Prior to his tenure at Auberge Resorts, Meden held multiple roles at various luxury properties including Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Thompson Playa del Carmen and Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Today, Meden oversees all culinary outlets at Conrad Punta de Mita, including the intimate Agave Studio with its own dedicated tequila barrel tasting room, award-winning signature restaurant Codex, and the oceanfront eatery offering reimagined Mexican and American favorites, Mezquite.

Conrad
Punta Mita, Mexico
Appointment

German Ghelfi has been appointed as Executive Chef at Conrad Punta de Mita

With more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, German Ghelfi will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations for Conrad Punta de Mita and contribute to the ongoing success of the resort's various dining outlets including signature restaurant Codex, Mezquite and Arbol. With a passion for creating memorable experiences through food and local traditions, his storied career as a culinary leader includes a variety of international roles, previously serving as culinary director and executive chef at Mandarin Oriental Santiago, as well as cluster executive chef at Waldorf Astoria's first property in Latin America, Waldorf Astoria Panama.

Conrad
Punta Mita, Mexico
Appointment

Ruben Avila has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton Los Cabos

Hilton Los Cabos, an award-winning beachfront resort, has announced Ruben Avila as the resort's new food and beverage director. An industry veteran with more than three decades of hospitality experience, Avila oversees all aspects of the resort's restaurant operations including dining services, staff management, revenue management and strategic planning. In this role, Avila will manage the resort's day-to-day operations for the culinary division, overseeing chefs, service staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all six (6) culinary concepts offered on property. Avila joins Hilton Los Cabos from Marriott Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta where he served as food and beverages manager. His visionary approach will continue to elevate Hilton Los Cabos as a premier culinary destination for travelers seeking elevated, one-of-a-kind Baja experiences.

Hilton
Los Cabos, Mexico