Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Hoteles City" or "the Company") (BMV: HCITY), announces the opening of City Express Plus Medellin and City Express Junior Tuxtepec reaching 130 hotels in operation and more than 14,600 available rooms.
Montage Los Cabos has announced the appointment of Marco Ortlam to the position of General Manager. Ortlam will oversee all operations for the first international property in the Montage Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Located along the sweeping shores of Santa Maria Bay in Los Cabos, Mexico, the resort is scheduled to open in 2018.
La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana, which encompasses the brands Live Aqua Resorts, Grand Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts, Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts and The Explorean, is excited to announce the appointment of Laura Stringel to Director of Sales – Direct Channels, Reputation & Community Management. Stringel will spearhead all communications efforts for the 12 La Colección Resorts, including direct channel marketing, social media, public relations and trade advertising.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today two new luxury hotel developments in Los Cabos and Mexico City, Mexico under the Park Hyatt brand. These two high-end properties, designed to meet the needs of the discerning global traveler, mark the anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the country, and will join the brand"s global portfolio in locations such as Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo, Vienna, Milan and Zurich, as well as two sister hotels in Latin America: Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, and Park Hyatt Mendoza.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today two new luxury hotel developments in Los Cabos and Mexico City, Mexico under the Park Hyatt brand. These two high-end properties, designed to meet the needs of the discerning global traveler, mark the anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the country, and will join the brand"s global portfolio in locations such as Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo, Vienna, Milan and Zurich, as well as two sister hotels in Latin America: Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, and Park Hyatt Mendoza.
Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Mexico’s “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts announces Maria Del Pilar Perciavalle has been named Managing Director of the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Ms. Perciavalle now helms the AAA Five Diamond resort with 267 ocean-view suites; five restaurants of which three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation; Se Spa that offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey; and more.
Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Mexico’s “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts announces Andreas Schmidt has been named Managing Director of the Grand Velas Los Cabos. In Mr. Schmidt’s new position, he is responsible for the new 304-suite resort’s next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities including a selection of gourmet specialty restaurants led by top chefs, including two star Michelin chef Sidney Schutte; world class Se Spa; staff ratio of 3 to 1; exceptional meeting facilities, and commitment to the environment. Grand Velas Los Cabos is the newest resort of Mexico’s Velas Resorts with over 25 years of tradition in hospitality.
Solmar Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of the new management teams who will oversee day-to-day operations at the group's luxury properties, Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa and Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas which is debuting this December.
Ms. Perciavalle now helms the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit with 267 ocean-view suites; five restaurants of which three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation; Se Spa that offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey; and more. The appointments are effective immediately.
In Mr. Schmidt's new position, he is responsible for the new 304-suite resort's next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities including a selection of gourmet specialty restaurants led by top chefs, including two star Michelin chef Sidney Schutte; world class Se Spa; staff ratio of 3 to 1; exceptional meeting facilities, and commitment to the environment. Grand Velas Los Cabos is the newest resort of Mexico's Velas Resorts with over 25 years of tradition in hospitality.
STR's August 2017 Pipeline Report shows 41,116 rooms in 234 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 47.1% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with August 2016. Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not include projects in the Unconfirmed stage.The Caribbean/Mexico region reported 16,297 rooms in 92 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 24.4% increase in year-over-year comparisons. Three countries in the region reported more than 1,000 rooms In Construction:
This September, in the dense mangrove vegetation of Tulum, a secret retreat is ready to welcome discerning adventurers and respite-seekers worldwide. Nestled amongst a swaying sea of lush emerald palms, the Tulum Treehouse is a private home located a stone"s throw from the heart of Tulum—yet it is a fortuitous jungle setting near the Sian Ka"an Biosphere Reserve that sets this experience apart. Here, a five-bedroom house has been created by local craftspeople in collaboration with an international design team, collectively putting sustainability above all. Large common areas, several spacious wrap-around terraces, multiple spaces for indoor-outdoor living, and five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms make up this exclusive, full-service jungle escape.
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, the leading luxury resort in Riviera Maya, has announced the appointment of Daniela Trava Albarrán as the new Onsite Manager of the resort.
Catherine Rydell (center), Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Academy of Neurology, was the lucky winner of the impressive one-carat "Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Diamond" given away by Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Toronto on August 15, 2017.
La Colección, a selection of 12 resorts that encompasses the brands Live Aqua Resorts, Grand Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts, Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts and The Explorean, is pleased to announce the completion of a multimillion dollar renovation at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive. The resort and area icon now showcases fully enhanced guestrooms in its three towers and an upgraded Grand Ballroom Condesa that complement its favored all-inclusive Mexican vacation experience that showcases authentic traditions and culture, family-friendly amenities and first-class meetings and events offering.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is proud to announce the appointment of Elsa Perez as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. In her new role, Perez will oversee all marketing initiatives for the resort, and work closely with management in determining sales strategies across relevant market segments to grow awareness and maximize revenue.
STR's July 2017 Pipeline Report shows 41,131 rooms in 234 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 44.7% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with July 2016. Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not include projects in the Unconfirmed stage.The Caribbean/Mexico region reported 16,015 rooms in 89 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 23.6% increase in year-over-year comparisons.Four key markets reported more than 1,000 rooms In Construction:
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world"s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Tuxpan hotel in Veracruz, Mexico. This new-build 132-room hotel is IHG"s third property in the city, with the Holiday Inn Tuxpan hotel and Crowne Plaza Tuxpan hotel already located nearby.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star luxury resort tucked into the lush landscape of the Riviera Nayarit, today announces the appointment of Paulina Mercader as Spa Director. Mercader will spearhead operations at the newly renovated Apuane Spa and expand the resort’s wellness and fitness portfolio.
Mexico's hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the second quarter of 2017, according to data from STR. Compared with Q2 2016: