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The Tulum Treehouse - A private jungle retreat opens

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.

Design Hotels
Tulum, Mexico
Development Renovation

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive Completes multimillion Dollar Renovation

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.

Grupo Posadas
Cancún, Mexico
Appointment

Elsa Perez has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

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.

Marriott
Marina Vallarta,, Mexico
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Development Opening

Fibra Inn opens 2nd AC Hotel by Marriott in Guadalajara with 180 Rooms

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.

AC Hotels by Marriott
Guadalajara, Mexico
Development Renovation

Paradisus by Meliá Cancun Renovates

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.

Paradisus by Meliá
Cancún, Mexico
Appointment

Pablo Andrade has been appointed as Director of Development Mexico at Marriott International, Inc.

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.

Marriott
Mexico City, Mexico
Development Opening

Hyatt House debuts in Mexico City/Santa Fe

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.

Hyatt House
Mexico City, Mexico
Appointment

Wayu "Light" Wattanakamin has been named Head Restaurant Chef at Sen Lin restaurant at 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. 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.

Grand Velas Resorts
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Development Pipeline

Rosewood Puebla opens on UNESCO site

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.

Rosewood
Puebla, Mexico
Appointment

Jesús Duron has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

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.

Marriott
Punta Mita, Mexico