Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, "Playa") has named Fernando Cardoso Lopez the general manager of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta. As general manager, Cardoso will oversee the day-to-day operations of the all-inclusive resort, located on the famed Banderas Bay.
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it expects to expand its footprint in Mexico by more than 50% to the end of 2023, following a robust year of new signings. In 2018, the company signed 36 deals in the Caribbean and Latin America, including more than 2,300 rooms or close to 40% of total rooms in Mexico. With these new deals, Marriott's total Mexico pipeline now features nearly 50 properties consisting of 8,000 rooms across the country - from Mexicali to Cancun, including key gateway cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey and resort markets like Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.
Palace Resorts - the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations - is pleased to announce the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation of Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, the brand's flagship property and one of Cancun's top all-inclusive resorts as designated by TripAdvisor for multiple years in a row. The adults-only, AAA Five Diamond Awarded resort, recently reopened after extensive enhancements to its interiors and exteriors, including a completely redesigned lobby, upgrades to its meeting space, well-appointed new designer guest suites, redefined restaurants with exciting new gourmet dining menu options and newly decorated common spaces including bars and lounges.
AMResorts is planning five new properties in Mexico this year, executives said at this year's Tianguis Turistico. The openings will expand the Apple Leisure Group company's Dreams, Now and Sunscape brands, bringing AMResorts' total branded portfolio in the country to more than 30 resorts. Officials also shared new details on their plans to rebrand three properties under the newly launched Reflect Resorts & Spas brand.
Following the successful opening ofPlanet Hollywood Costa Ricainlate 2018, the highly-anticipated Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun will be rolling out the redcarpet inlate2019on the vibrant beaches of Mexico'sCosta Mujeres. Located just north of Cancun'sHotel Zone,Planet Hollywood Cancunbrings a Vacation Like a Star™ experience to travelers of all ageslooking to rewrite the script on allinclusive vacations.Guests can get close toauthentic Hollywood Memorabiliain a beachfront setting and dine at any of 16world-classrestaurantsincludingGuy Fieri's Burger Joint.With no detail overlooked, Planet HollywoodCancun brings curated entertainment experiences with refreshing pools, luxurious rooms, nine bars,four swimming pools, a lazy river, trampoline park, kids/teens club,and amini golf course, making it theideal destination for work, family, romance and play.Planet Hollywood Cancun's professionally designed wellness program,PHIT,brings active vacationersthe top-trending fitness regimes straight from Hollywood. Wellness enthusiasts can refuel at the FixJuice Bar with refreshments such as freshly-prepared Watermelon Cucumber Juice on the menu. ThePlanet Hollywood wellness storycontinues at thePH Spa & Beauty Bar,featuring celebrity favorite andaward-winning Eminence Organics Skin Careproducts.
Hugo Corrales brings more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience to Thompson Playa del Carmen and Thompson Beach House as Director of Sales and Marketing. Based out of Miami, FL, Corrales has a deep-rooted understanding of the marketplace, having held roles in both the local and national sales arenas.
ATELIER de Hoteles®, the most innovative Mexican hotel chain, announced it will be soon be starting operations in its luxury ATELIER Playa Mujeres® hotel, programmed for April 15th, 2019.
AIC Hotel Group, the experiential brand offering unmatched vacation experiences, and KIDZ BOP, the No. 1 music brand for kids, announced today the expansion of their partnership, debuting the KIDZ BOP Experience at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico in summer 2019. Following the successful launch at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, the new KIDZ BOP Experience at Riviera Maya will allow kids 6-12 years old the chance to live out their pop star dreams with KIDZ BOP themed activities.
The question has bounced through the travel industry for months now: What is Mexico doing?
Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra is officially open, marking the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by Parimba SAPI de CV, developed by Promotora Comercial Abadan, part of Grupo Punto Alto, and managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe.
Paradisus Cancun has revealed 75 new Ocean View Luxury Junior Suites. The suite was designed to offer additional comfort to guests and to showcase the beautiful Caribbean-inspired design.
Celebrating the internationally recognized fashion doll's 60th anniversary, Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe has partnered with Mattel to transform one of the hotel's spacious guest rooms into the ultimate Barbie®glamping experience for families and lifelong fans. Launching this month, the exclusive room will allow guests to experience life like Barbie® from check-in to check-out.
IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of world's leading hotel companies, announces the new-build 91-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Playa del Carmen hotel, which recently opened its doors to mark the brand's arrival to this important leisure destination.
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of awardwinning hotels, resorts and residences, is expanding its international presence with a fourth property in Mexico. Today, the company announced that it has been selected by GIM Desarrollos, Mexico City, to manage Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, Riviera Maya.
The Staybridge Suites® Saltillo hotel has 121 suites in different sizes and with different features distributed on eight floors. It is strategically located on Blvd. Corporativo 177 inside the Parque Centro, a mixed-use commercial development featuring offices, restaurants, and residences. Less than 5 miles away are the major shopping and entertainment areas, including Galleries Saltillo, Cathedral of Saltillo, the CANACINTRA Convention Center, Museum of the Birds of Mexico and the Desert Museum. The Staybridge Suites Saltillo hotel is operated by Grupo Presidente.
Accor announced the continued expansion of its luxury portfolio in the North and Central American region with the introduction of the vibrant and playful SO/ Hotels & Resorts luxury brand in Los Cabos, Mexico. Slated to open at the end of 2021, SO/ Los Cabos Hotel & Residences will be an exciting, fashionable and luxurious new beachfront hotel and residential address located on the renowned Baja California Peninsula on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
Situated in Monterrey's financial district and featuring a contemporary design by HBA International, the 202-guestroom Hilton Monterrey Valle Oriente plans to debut in late 2021, featuring one of the largest ballrooms within the city. Forming part of a mixed-use-project nestled at the base of Cerro de la Silla, the hotel will offer guests access to the area's fine dining and high-end shopping, with direct elevator access to Galerías Valle Oriente and minutes from El Palacio de Hierro - the largest department store in Latin America.
Slated to open in late 2019, Canopy by Hilton Cancún La Isla represents the lifestyle brand's first signing in Mexico and second in Latin America. The hotel will introduce travelers to thoughtfully local experiences through design, art, food and drink, and neighborhood-based programming, and will feature vibrant social areas and a stunning rooftop pool. Located within the largest shopping center in Cancún, Isla Mall, the 175-guestroom property will be adjacent to the mall's luxury wing, Fashion Harbour, which features brands such as Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton.
Part of an ambitious program to restore historical buildings in Mexico, Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton will be located in downtown Mexico City and is slated to debut in spring 2019. With its 59 guest rooms, Umbral will offer guests on-site amenities such as its rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Mexico City's most emblematic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the County Hall and El Palacio de Hierro Department Store. Umbral will also boast a contemporary design with sleek, minimalistic furniture in neutral tones of white, beige and brown, as well as natural materials such as light and dark woods.
Owned by developer CITTARK, Hotel Lafontaine, Curio Collection by Hilton will feature 34 well-appointed guest rooms, a vibrant bar and restaurant and an open-air courtyard. Designed by architect Daniel Alvarez and Cherem Architecture, the boutique property's refined modern design incorporates darker palettes with dark greys, browns and greens, as well as touches of decor inspired by the local culture. Set to open by the end of 2019, Hotel Lafontaine boasts an ideal location in Polanco, a luxurious neighborhood in Mexico City, providing visitors with world-class dining, chic boutiques and world-famous museums within walking distance.