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Miguel Baltazar has been appointed as Executive Chef at Thompson Zihuatanejo

A national finalist in Mexico's "Chef of the Year" competition, Executive Chef Miguel Baltazar received his Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts/Gastronomy at the Instituto Culinario de Mexico in 2008, after a year abroad in 2007 at the École Hôtelière et de Tourisme Paul Augier in Nice, France. Following the completion of his formal culinary training, Baltazar staged at Le Chantecler and La Rotonde Brasserie under the helm of two-star Michelin Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland, before returning to Mexico to further hone his craft and showcase his culinary talent at Mestizo in Puerto Vallarta; Grupo Altozano (in his hometown); Quipan Cocina Mexicana Contemporánea; and Hotel Virrey de Mendoza. Throughout his career, Baltazar has graced the kitchens of many award-winning luxury resorts, including Capella Hotel Group's Ixtapa Resort, Amanyara Resort in Turks & Caicos, Esperanza Resort in Los Cabos, and beyond. Leading multicultural culinary teams, he has contributed to earning prestigious honor such as AAA Five Diamonds, Forbes Five Stars, and the Relais & Châteaux standards. Bringing over a decade of culinary experience to Thompson Zihuatanejo, Baltazar guides the culinary operations of CENIZA and HAO—the resort's two beachside restaurants that feature Mexican-Pacific Coast fare inspired by the seasons.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Appointment

Jerri Lyn Walker has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Director of Sales and Marketing Jerri Lyn Walker brings more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry to Thompson Zihuatanejo, as well as a keen understanding of the broader destination and Mexican tourism market. Walker's passion for Mexico began with her career as the Reservation and Sales Manager for Hotel Palmilla (currently the One&Only Palmilla) in Los Cabos in 1991. Walker was then recruited to join the award-winning Esperanza, An Auberge Resort as their Director of Sales and Marketing, where she managed the hotel's opening and oversaw the U.S. office. In 2017, Walker brought her expertise to Villa del Sol Resort Zihuatanejo, where she further honed her keen understanding of the destination and tourism market. Walker was invited to continue her leadership at the property as it transitioned into a Thompson hotel. Today, she oversees sales, marketing, advertising, and reservations for leisure and group travelers at the newly debuted Thompson Zihuatanejo.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Appointment

Carlos Carreon has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Born and raised in the celebrated vacation destination, Riviera Maya, General Manager Carlos Carreon has always felt a deep-rooted connection to the hospitality industry. Dedicating almost 15 years of his life to managing luxury hotel properties across Mexico, Carreon comes to Thompson Zihuatanejo after three years as Hotel Manager of sister property Thompson Playa del Carmen. Upon completing his formal education at Colegio Maslow in Playa del Carmen, Carreon began his career as a Front Office Manager with Mosquito Hotels. After five years as Operations Manager for Mosquito Blue & Mosquito Beach Hotels, Carreon joined the Thompson Hotels family as Director of Rooms at their Playa del Carmen property in 2015. With his industry knowledge and management skills, Carreon quickly rose to Hotel Manager in 2016. Under his leadership the resort was named one of the "Best Hotels in Playa del Carmen" in 2018 by U.S. News and World Report and one of the "Best Resorts in Eastern Mexico" in 2017 by Condé Nast Traveler.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Development Opening

Renaissance Hotels Debuts In Mexico

Renaissance Hotels today announced the opening of Renaissance Cancún Resort & Marina, the brand's first hotel to open in Mexico. The anticipated resort anchors the new marina in Puerto Cancún and connects travellers to both the local spirit of the neighbourhood and the destination's pristine beaches, just minutes away. Through its surprising design, entertaining evening bar rituals and engaging Navigator, the 180-room lifestyle resort is poised to anchor Puerto Cancún - home to a professional golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, residential areas, a shopping centre with restaurants, movie theatres, and the largest marina in the area.

Renaissance
Cancún, Mexico
Development Renovation

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa Unveils Reimagined Guestrooms Infused with Modern Design Elements

JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the completion of JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa's highly anticipated renovation, which includes an extensive transformation to all 447 lavish ocean-facing guestrooms and suites. The hotel's multi-million dollar restoration will provide travelers with the highest degree of luxury service, embracing its ideal beachfront location and introducing modern elements complemented by local Mayan flair.

JW Marriott
Cancún, Mexico
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Development Pipeline

Dream Hotel Group Announces Plans To Bring Iconic Dream Hotels Brand To Mexico

Renowned hotel and brand management company Dream Hotel Group today announced plans to debut the Dream Hotels brand in Valle de Guadalupe in 2021. The latest hotel signing with Baja California-based Cosmopolitan Group represents a major milestone for Dream Hotel Group as it marks the first Dream Hotel location and third hotel deal signed in Mexico within the last 12 months, further positioning the company as international hospitality innovators and leading the way for new growth in the region.

Dream Hotels
Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Development Opening

Now Open: Thompson Zihuatanejo

With the completion of a major renovation, Thompson Zihuatanejo is now open, joining the award-winning Thompson Hotels portfolio. The new lifestyle resort is situated directly along Playa La Ropa beach and its protected bay — an oceanside destination in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Development Opening

Riu Presents The Luxurious, Pioneering Hotel Riu Palace Baja California

RIU Hotels & Resorts has recently opened the Riu Palace Baja California, its third hotel in Los Cabos and its twentieth in Mexico. The hotel offers an all-inclusive service and 24-hour room service. It is also the chain's first Adults Only hotel in Los Cabos. With the new hotel, RIU is taking another step forward in the innovative architecture of its hotels by changing the structure of the spaces, bars and restaurants. This lets views of the sea take centre stage, as requested by RIU's most loyal customers.

RIU
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Development Opening

New Riu for Costa Mujeres, Mexico

RIU Hotels & Resorts has now opened Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, introducing with it a new architectural concept. The innovative layout of its bars and restaurants allows guests to enjoy spectacular views of the sea. It is the international hotel chains nineteenth hotel in Mexico and its second in Costa Mujeres, following the opening of Riu Dunamar in this new paradise destination in December 2017.

RIU
Cancún, Mexico
Development Opening

Hilton Playa Del Carmen, an All-inclusive Resort in Mexico Opens

Overlooking the palm-lined beaches of the Caribbean Sea, this upscale, adults-only resort is steps away from Playa del Carmens famed Fifth Avenue and provides a wide variety of leisure offerings, including 10 restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa. Guests will enjoy the resorts 500 modern suites, each featuring a private balcony or terrace. Perfect for weddings or romantic getaways, the resort is home to a Romance Concierge and professional wedding specialists and features 7,987 square feet of flexible event space that can accommodate up to 700 guests.

Hilton
Playa del Carmen, Mexico