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:
Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn (BMV: FINN13, ADR OTC: DFBRY) ("Fibra Inn" or "the Company"), an internally-managed Mexican real estate investment trust specializing in the hotel industry serving the business traveler, announced the opening of the AC Hotel Guadalajara Expo, a full service, 180-room hotel. The venue will be operated by the hotel operator, a Fibra Inn-related company.
Far from being affected, the tourism sector in Mexico benefited from the volatility and depreciation of the exchange rate, the outcome of the 2016 electoral process in the United States, and the international uncertainty that negatively impacted other sectors of the economy.
Tourism sector in Mexico represents 8.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a figure exceeding the contribution of oil industry, which amounts to 7%, according to Teresa Solis Trejo, Deputy Director of Planning and Tourism Policies of the Ministry of Tourism.
"The tourism sector is an industry that, thanks to its size and performance in recent years, is becoming one of the driving forces of the national economy," the federal official said.
STR's June 2017 Pipeline Report shows 41,101 rooms in 236 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 43.8% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with June 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 13,829 rooms in 86 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 15.4% increase in year-over-year comparisons. Among Chain Scale segments, the Upscale segment accounted for the largest portion of rooms Under Contract (24.9% with 10,229 rooms) and In Construction (25.2% with 3,485 rooms).
Paradisus by Meliá is pleased to announce the completion of a $2.6 million renovation to the brand"s lavish Royal Service Ocean View Suites and exclusive Royal Service Lounge at Paradisus Cancun in Mexico. The large-scale renovation transformed 135 Royal Service Ocean View Suites to boast of an open-air concept with nature-inspired design details, conceptualized and executed by Melia Hotels International"s architect Alvaro Sans. In December 2017, the resort will introduce a second phase of the property refresh with new Royal Service Lagoon View Suites and a private Royal Service Solarium.
STR's May 2017 Pipeline Report shows 39,434 rooms in 226 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 39.0% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with May 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 13,503 rooms in 82 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 7.0% increase in year-over-year comparisons. Three countries in the region reported more than 1,000 rooms In Construction:
With an existing portfolio of 73 hotels, this is Marriott’s largest market in the region and currently, represents 35% of the CALA region’s pipeline with 40 properties in development. This includes the recent signing of a St. Regis property in Los Cabos slated to open in 2020, along with other properties such as the Ritz-Carlton Mexico City – Avenida Reforma, scheduled to open in late 2018.
Hyatt House Mexico City/Santa Fe opens today, marking the first opening of a Hyatt House hotel in Mexico and Latin America. With the new property, the Hyatt House brand enters the Latin American market with an innovative hospitality offering that beyond welcoming guests, looks to welcome neighbors. Grupo Presidente, a leading Mexican hospitality company, will be responsible for hotel operations. The Hyatt House brand is rooted in extensive consumer insights indicating that guests seek stylish, comfortable, seamless experiences that accommodate their lifestyles and familiar routines. To embody this, the brand offers casual hospitality and purposeful service in a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary environment.
Wayu "Light" Wattanakamin has been named Head Restaurant Chef of Sen Lin restaurant at the "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Maya. In his new role, Chef Light will develop a new menu for the Asian-inspired restaurant, balancing modern and ancient cuisine that plays on new textures and original presentations with the traditional ingredients. The appointment is effective immediately.
In his new role, Chef Light will develop a new menu for the Asian-inspired restaurant, balancing modern and ancient cuisine that plays on new textures and original presentations with the traditional ingredients. The appointment is effective immediately. With 14 years of culinary-industry experience and a native Thai, Wattanakamin began his career after culinary school by opening his own restaurant. He later explored international cuisine at the Sahara Resorts in Kuwait, the Millennium Plaza Hotel in Dubai, the Diplomatic Club in Doha and many more throughout Europe and Malaysia. Most recently, Wattanakamin headed up the Signature Restaurant at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. His experience and talent create a combination of inspiration that stem from recipes passed down from his mom, keeping traditional food and flavors of the Thai Kitchen in every dish.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced the 2017 opening of Rosewood Puebla, its fourth property in Mexico and first in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Puebla. Situated 75 miles to the southeast of Mexico City, Puebla is renowned for its colonial architecture, traditional cuisine and colourful ceramics. The hotel will be in a prime position near the city"s main square, the Zocalo, which acts as the city"s cultural, religious and political centre.
With ten years of experience in renowned restaurants, Duron’s most recent position was as Chef de Partie Garde Manger and Patîsserie position at Elmer Restaurant, a chic bistro in Paris, France. Beginning his career in Mexico City as kitchen assistant at Les Moustaches, an elegant restaurant specializing in French cuisine, Duron has served as a chef at a number of celebrated restaurants, including La Marine in Noirmoutier, France; Azurmendi Restaurante in Vizcaya, Spain; El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain; and multiple restaurants in Mexico City including, Pujol, Quintonil and Biko. Fluent in French and Spanish, Duron will bring his international expertise and creative vision to his new role at Carolina Restaurant and craft delectable dishes specializing in fine local meats, seafood and fish.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world"s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-built 174-room and 25 suitesHoliday Inn Express® & Suites Monterrey Valle hotel located within the Plaza Tanarah complex in the city"s exclusive Valle area. The new design solution offers travelers staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Monterrey Valle property enhanced technology and improved service delivery for a simple, smart travel experience.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton"s smart luxury hotel brand, today announces the opening of Conrad San Luis Potosi, the brand"s first hotel in Mexico and second in Latin America. This unique and stylish property joins the larger Conrad portfolio of 30 hotels located in exclusive destinations around the world.