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.
Marinette joins Rosewood with over 10 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing. Most recently, Marinette spent eight years as director of global sales at Radisson Hotel Group, where she managed sales strategies for the company's global portfolio of top hotels. Previously, Marinette worked as director of sales at Jumeirah Essex House in New York City and director of marketing at Metropolitan Hotel and Tower in Beirut, as well as senior sales manager at Marriott International. Marinette graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Institutional Management and attended the Global Executive Leadership Professional Program at the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania.
Today, Los Angeles-based and award-winning Viceroy Hotel Group proudly debuts its 15th property worldwide with the highly anticipated opening of Viceroy Los Cabos. The latest addition to The Viceroy Icon Collection – an elite group of the modern luxury brand"s most breathtaking properties – Viceroy Los Cabos is located in the heart of San José del Cabo on the picturesque coast of Baja California. This opening marks a proud collaboration with Rodina Group, one of the top investment firms in Mexico specializing in hospitality, real estate, transportation and infrastructure. Originally concepted by Mexico-based architect, Miguel Angel Aragonés, and formally known as Mar Adentro, the 194-room masterpiece has re-emerged as a Viceroy property after undergoing renovations and enhancements. With a dreamscape design embracing the natural beauty of water throughout every facet of the resort, the new Viceroy Los Cabos is a canvas for discovery with cinematic views and alluring experiences around every turn. Completely reconceptualized and brand new to the resort are a beachfront pool and bar, a refreshed and vibrant lobby and arrival experience, new dining venues, and a state-of-the-art fitness center curated by Los Angeles-based celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak.
Mexico's hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the first quarter of 2018, according to data from STR. Compared with Q1 2017:
Viceroy Los Cabos, the forthcoming Icon Collection resort located in the heart of San Jose Del Cabo on the coast of Baja California, is pleased to announce the appointments of Martin Kipping as General Manager and Cataline Lloyd as Director of Sales and Marketing. Under the leadership of Kipping and Lloyd, Viceroy Los Cabos, formally known as Mar Adentro, will debut May 2018 with striking new additions and enchancements to the architecturally stunning property.
Pegasus Solutions today announces a renewed agreement to support global distribution services, alternative distribution services, and corporate demand generation services for Hoteles Camino Real. Hoteles Camino Real is a premiere hotel chain operating luxury hotels and resorts in major tourist destinations in Mexico.
Trained in Argentina and passionate about French cuisine, Schwuger brings his unique sensibility for creating a fresh approach to the dining experience. Prior to joining Sheraton, Cristian served as the Executive Chef at the W in Santiago, Chile, as well as various positions at several Relais & Chateaux across South America. Schwuger, who joined the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos in July 2016, has quickly moved up the ranks and is ready to take the helm. "My desire to bring great culinary satisfaction to our guests is what drives me every day," said Cristian. "I am a student of my profession and delighted with my new role. I couldn't be more thrilled to lead our superior staff."
Manuel de Luca, who has been the Executive Chef at Sheraton Grand Los Cabos for the last six years and simultaneously running the food and beverage operations will take on the directorship full time. De Luca has always believed that quality and excellence require dedication and commitment and that is the ethic he will be bringing to his new position.
Vincent Wallez has been named Executive Chef of the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Los Cabos. In his new position, he oversees the resort’s dining offerings, catering, 24 hour room service, pool and beach-side dining, and more. The appointment is effective immediately.
Following the 2016 U.S. election, there was a growing concern over Mexico's ability to achieve meaningful economic growth given President Trump's protectionist rhetoric with regard to U.S.-Mexico trade policy. Nonetheless, in 2017, rhetoric proved less impactful than reality, as Mexico's economy fared better than expected and real GDP grew 2.3% year-over-year. The travel and tourism industry continues to play a vital role in Mexico's overall economy and international visitation into the country's capital reached a new record, growing 12.2% over 2016 levels. The 2018 outlook remains promising, in spite of uncertainty around NAFTA negotiations and upcoming presidential elections.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, an Auberge Resorts Collection property and Los Cabos' newest beachfront resort, announces an occasion to break out the Casamigos tequila – the appointment of Eliezer Quinones as general manager. Since opening its doors in February 2017, the contemporary resort has set itself apart by instilling a free-spirited energy throughout the quintessential luxury resort experience. Named as one of the top 52 places to visit in 2018 by The New York Times, the resort has more reason to celebrate with Quinones joining as general manager. A former professional baseball player, Quinones has an innate understanding of the power of teamwork, a fiercely competitive nature and a goal-oriented character that he brings to his new leadership role overseeing the team at Chileno Bay Resort.Fueled by a desire to find the opportunity hidden in every challenge, Quinones has found success in both professional baseball and the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Auberge Resorts, Quinones was general manager at Tafer Resorts' two Puerto Vallarta, Mexico properties. Previously he was at Capella Hotels and Resorts where he managed properties in Zihuantanejo and Los Cabos, Mexico, playing a significant role in the pre-opening and launch of the brand's first residential hotel project in Mexico. Early in his career, he worked with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he quickly rose through the ranks taking positions in Las Vegas, St. Thomas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Cancun. Moving to Los Cabos with his wife and two daughters to accept his new leadership role with Auberge Resorts, Quinones joins the owners of residences at Chileno Bay Resort and nearby Discovery Land Company's Chileno Bay Club to call Cabo's most celebrated coast his home. Quinones graduated from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, with a Bachelor of Arts, Communications. He transitioned into baseball's minor leagues following college where he had the opportunity to play for four years with the Cincinnati Reds organization. His interest in hospitality was first piqued during off-season runs along the beaches of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, where he became intrigued and enamored with the hotels that lined the coast.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces that avid™ hotels, its new high-quality midscale brand, is now available for franchising in Mexico. The launch of the brand in Mexico closely follows the introduction of avid hotels in the U.S. and Canada last fall, where the company has already signed 75 franchise agreements. This milestone further demonstrates the brand's rapid start and growth potential.