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Mexico is featuring robust market dynamics that suggest strong hospitality and lodging industry recovery amid the pandemic. In JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group's latest Travel and Tourism Update, there are several factors that put Mexico on the map for tourism recovery and increased investor interest.
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announces the opening of JW Marriott Monterrey Valle, the brand's newest luxury property and fifth in Mexico. Acquired by Fibra Inn and operated by Grupo Hotelero Prisma, JW Marriott Monterrey Valle is set in an unparalleled location, flanked by the majestic Sierra Madre mountain range and in the heart of San Pedro Garza Garcia, one of the most prestigious economic centers of Latin America.
The world's leading Tourism Ministers joined together to urge the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to save Travel & Tourism at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
March produced improved hotel occupancy across most of Mexico's markets, but beach destinations continued to lead the country's recovery, according to data from STR.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) announced plans for a new Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort in Mexico's Riviera Cancun region. Slated to open later this year, the family friendly Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun will be the latest resort to join the award-winning Hyatt Ziva portfolio, which is designed for travelers seeking an effortless, all-inclusive experience.
Fairmont Mayakoba, AAA-Five Diamond resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico is delighted to announce a new leadership appointment. Ana Ramírez has joined the Fairmont family as a Director of Leisure International Sales under Marco Parmo's supervision. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Ana has held various progressive positions with prestigious hotels including Xcaret, Presidente Intercontinental Resorts, and Hotel Marriott Casa Magna, among other well known hotels throughout her career.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that Sophie Latapie has been appointed as Cluster Director of Communications for Rosewood Mayakoba and Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. In her new role, Latapie will be responsible for spearheading the strategic direction, initiatives, planning, coordination, and management of both property's integrated public relations and communications. Reporting directly to the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for Rosewood Mayakoba and the Director of Sales and Marketing for Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, she will oversee media relations and create and communicate the hotel's messages and ensure overall continuity of hotel brand consistency and image.
World-leading augmented hospitality group Accor has announced the appointment of Mark Purcell as Senior Vice President, Development, North & Central America.
Sunwing Travel Group is pleased to announce that Mystique Holbox by Royalton will be joining Marriott International's portfolio and is expected to align with the Tribute Portfolio brand later this year. The news follows last month's monumental announcement that Sunwing Travel Group's resort division, Blue Diamond Resorts, had entered into a long-term agreement with Marriott International.
The World Travel & Tourism Council is delighted to announce "Uniting the World for Recovery" as the key theme for its annual Global Summit, taking place in Cancun, Mexico next month.
Located on a beautiful plot of coastal boardwalk in the historic center of La Paz, Mexico, Baja Club's spring 2021 opening is a welcome bright spot on the travel horizon. Here, on the Baja California Peninsula, an early 20th century villa is reborn with the addition of a chic new four-story extension. The glorious completion of an adaptive reuse project by Max von Werz Arquitectos and Jaune Architecture, the hotel houses 32 guest rooms and suites, a pool and spa, a restaurant and rooftop bar. After all, it wouldn't be a Grupo Habita project if it didn't have the hippest sundowner joint in town.
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, "Playa"), a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts across Mexico and throughout the Caribbean, has announced its newest all-inclusive resort with Hilton (NYSE: HLT), adding The Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to its managed resort portfolio and entering the growing soft branded all-inclusive market.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new 'Women Empowerment Initiative' for travel at its annual Global Summit, which is taking place in April of this year, in Cancun, Mexico
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced México's first Hyde hotel and branded residences to be built in Mazatlán, a Mexican coastal resort town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of Sinaloa. The project is being developed in collaboration with owner, Daniel Cárdenas Family, an international agriculture company based in Sinaloa with more than 70 years of experience exporting vegetables to the US and Canada. This news comes on the heels of Accor's recent announcement regarding its planned venture with Ennismore, which will see the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing lifestyle operators set to include Hyde Hotel & Residences.
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico welcomes General Manager Felix Murillo, who has spent almost three decades in various positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide. Murillo will lead this oceanfront oasis through pre-opening and its opening, slated for late 2021. With a plethora of knowledge from opening award-winning hotels and resorts in the brand´s portfolio, Murillo brings a breadth of luxury hospitality experience, a deep respect for the undiscovered destination and an intimate understanding of the community to his new role.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces the opening of its first timeshare resort property in Mexico, La Pacifica Los Cabos by Hilton Club. Located in one of North America's most exclusive resort destinations, Los Cabos, Mexico, sales for the 74-unit property started in December 2020 and is now open to welcoming owners and guests.
With more than 20 years of international culinary experience, Executive Chef Gerbolés brings passion and creativity to Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla, as he steps into his new role at Azulinda Café & Bar and Wander Rooftop. Believing in the importance of using local and sustainable products, Gerbolés creates a new, authentic culinary experience at the hotel.
New affordable lifestyle hotel marks Marriott International's entry into Tulum, ushering in a new era of world-class service by the destination's first internationally branded hotel
The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit, will now take place in April - one month later than the originally planned date.