Tulio Baruch has been named Director of Sales of the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya. In his new position, he responsible for the "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" resort's development and implementation of worldwide sales. The appointment is effective immediately.
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Los Cabos has appointed Georgina Godoy as Director of Sales. In her new position, she responsible for the "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" resort's development and implementation of worldwide sales. The appointment is effective immediately.
With world-class meeting venues in Los Cabos, Vallarta - Nayarit and Riviera Maya, Mexico's Velas Resorts announces it has appointed Heather Johnson as Regional Sales Manager - East Coast Division. The appointment is effective immediately.
Paradisus Los Cabos is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Alfonso as the new Managing Director of the luxury all-inclusive resort. In this new role, Teresa will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the property, as well as establishing the overall strategic direction and vision of the resort.
The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the opening of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. Perched on a coveted 34 acres overlooking the Sea of Cortez, Solaz Resort offers travelers a restorative, wholly transformative experience in the heart of Baja California Sur. Located midway between the bustling vacation city of Cabo San Lucas and the quaint historic town of San José del Cabo, the 128-room beachfront oasis is The Luxury Collection's first hotel on the beautiful Baja California peninsula.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel. Conveniently located on Juarez Tecnologico Avenue 3620, Partido Iglesias neighborhood, and a few minutes from the Abraham Gonzalez International Airport serving Ciudad Juarez, the hotel opens following an investment made by its franchisee Fibra Inn of more than MX$ 211 million pesos.
Jean Louis Magron is no stranger to the company, having previously served as General Manager at the Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa during its construction and grand opening. He now returns as Property Management Director at Rancho San Lucas to oversee the successful operation of both the residential and resort portfolio, while implementing the highest brand standards for this new real estate and golf venture. Prior to his experience with Solmar Hotels & Resorts, Magron held several positions as General Manager and Director of Food and Beverage for properties such as Hotel Camino Real Mexico City, Hotel Grand Melia Mexico Reforma, Hotel Hilton Los Cabos Golf & Beach Resort, and Hotel Dreams Los Cabos, among others.
With world-class meeting venues in Los Cabos, Vallarta - Nayarit and Riviera Maya, Mexico's Velas Resorts announces it has opened its first US-based group sales office. Spearheading meeting and incentive bookings for all five company resorts, the office in Southern California is headed up by Cynthia Kunz as new Global Sales Director - Meetings & Incentives.
Hotel Amapa, the first hotel of its kind opening in early 2019 in the historic old town of Puerto Vallarta, is pleased to announce that Alessandro Stifani has assumed the role of General Manager. With over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Stifani brings to the hotel a wealth of exceptional experience in the hospitality industry.
Geraldine Zaragoza has been named hotel manager of Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In her new role, she is responsible for the adults-only hotel's 80 designer suites with luxury amenities, celebrated cuisine and special gourmet happenings. A member of SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World), Casa Velas is the only boutique hotel on the Mexican Pacific coast to hold Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide. The appointment is effective immediately.
Royal Hideaway Playacar, one of Barceló Hotel Group's star properties and a longtime leader of the Riviera Maya's hotel industry, is happy to announce that Chef Alejandro Sánchez has joined its team as the Gastronomic Director of the luxury resort.
Unveiling Guadalajara's culture through a wealth of amenities and intuitive service, Hotel 1970 Posada Guadalajara, Curio Collection by Hilton debuts as the second Curio Collection property in Mexico. The colonial-style, modern hotel boasts 162 spacious guest rooms, a unique rooftop lounge with a fire pit, and more than 6,000 square feet of event space.
Mexico's hotel industry reported lower occupancy levels but growth in room rates during Q2 2018, according to data from STR. Compared with Q2 2017:
Embracing its one-of-a-kind appeal, Casa Pepe, a boutique hostel in the beautiful historic center of Mexico City, announces the addition of OpenKey's mobile technology to its suite of guest services. The OpenKey mobile app will provide guests with the comfort of easy check-in at their fingertips.
IHG and Mexico-based Operadora MBA have announced the signing of the first avidª hotels property in Mexico located in Fresnillo, Zacatecas. Executives from both companies celebrated the signing in a private ceremony in Mexico City.
Haven Resorts & Spas - a new luxury, adults-only, all-inclusive hotel brand soon to be introduced to the Caribbean by Spanish hotel group Hipotels - announces the appointment of Daniella De la Osa as Public Relations Director. The growing brand's debut property: Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, is slated to open this Fall 2018.Daniella's PR career first began at The Zimmerman Agency where she was an integral part of the Hard Rock International team and helped launch numerous Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos around the world, including Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs and Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, while supporting PR efforts for an existing collection of more than 20 hotels worldwide, including the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos throughout the Caribbean. Most recently, Daniella was a Group Account Supervisor at the Seattle-based Fearey Group where she supported PR efforts for Stonebridge Companies' Moxy Seattle - the first of its kind of the West Coast - and the new Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square. In this new role, Daniella will oversee all media and press relations, as well as brand partnerships, for the debut property and fast-growing brand.
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, an upscale resort nestled in the heart of Mexico's Caribbean beachfront, is pleased to announce the appointment of hospitality veteran Pascal Dupuis as General Manager. In his new role, Dupuis will manage all aspects of the luxury resort and its day-to-day operations including the 214 guestrooms and suites, Naum Wellness & Spa, four diverse restaurant concepts as well as 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space. He will also focus on the training, learning and development of the staff.
Denys Montes de Oca has been promoted to Corporate Leisure Sales & Marketing Director for Mexico's Velas Resorts. In her new role, she'll be heading up the resort collection's sales team in the US and Canada as well as spearheading efforts in emerging markets like South America, Europe (UK, Germany and Russia) and Australia. She will oversee nearly 20 sales representatives, currently based in New York, Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Chicago, San Francisco and Houston among other locations, as well as new team members planned for Boston, Miami and the Midwest in the near future. Denys has worked for the Velas Resorts since 2003. Most recently she served as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos. The appointment is effective June 30.
The dappled Caribbean sunshine and white sand seem even more relaxing from the balcony of a duchess.Well, the former balcony. Today, her peaceful vacation villa is the main house of Hotel Esencia, a refined, tropical hideaway 30 minutes down the coast from Cancun, Mexico. Occupying 50 acres of pristine beachfront and a swath of coastal forest, Hotel Esencia's secluded paradise befits its royal provenance. The resort honors nature through savvy design and undeniable luxury, evoking the grandeur of its original owner, Italian duchess Rosa de Ferrari. Yet upon check-in, guests may feel more like they've arrived at a friend's lavish estate than a boutique hotel. That's the idea, according to the hotel's creative director Juan Carlos Gutiérrez.
Renowned hotel and brand management company Dream Hotel Group today announced plans to launch its five-star luxury brand The Chatwal in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in 2020. The latest hotel signing with Mexico-based Tamayo Desarrollos represents a major milestone for Dream Hotel Group, positioning the company as international hospitality innovators and leading the way for new growth in the region.