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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar del Cabo debuts on Mexico's Baja Peninsula with a new look after a $4 Million renovation of the former Marbella Suites. Located midway between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, the European Plan boutique hotel is now the sixth property of Velas Resorts and its only EP offering.
KASA Hotel Collection announces the opening of its second hotel in Mexico, KASA Hotel Riviera Maya. The new hotel will open June 2019 in the exclusive community of Puerto Aventuras on the Riviera Maya.
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.
Mexico's hotel industry reported mixed performance results during 2018, according to data from STR. Compared with 2017:
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.
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.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has assumed direct responsibility for the Best Western brand in Mexico & Central America and surrounding countries (collectively, "Mexico"). Best Western will now operate on a property direct relationship ("PDR") with Best Western branded hotels in Mexico, all of which remain independently owned and operated. The transition to direct responsibility of the brand in Mexico will result in focused brand-level efforts and increased synergy and efficiency across Mexico, South America, and Central America.
The hotel sector is expecting average occupancy of 70% during the Christmas vacation season, which would be the highest level in the past decade.