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April 14, 2017

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Announces New Property To Open In Early 2018 In Los Cabos, Mexico

Set along the dramatic coastline of San José del Cabo with panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez, Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will make its debut in early 2018. This much anticipated opening marks the fourth extraordinary resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, and the second in the Caribbean and Mexico region.

Marriott

Los Cabos, Mexico

April 13, 2017

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel pipeline for March 2017

STR's March 2017 Pipeline Report shows 38,668 rooms in 212 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 25.9% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with March 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 region reported 15,086 rooms in 82 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 12.6% increase in year-over-year comparisons. Among Chain Scale segments, the Upscale segment accounted for the largest portion of rooms Under Contract (23.8% with 9,191 rooms). The Luxury segment accounted for the largest percentage of rooms In Construction (23.1% with 3,485 rooms).

CoStar

April 11, 2017

Jorge Ildefonso has been appointed as Executive Chef at Viceroy Zihuatanejo

Chef Ildefonso, who has more than 12 years of culinary experience in leading hotels and resorts in Mexico, comes to Viceroy Zihuatanejo from the exclusive Viceroy Riviera Maya on the Mexican Caribbean, where he was Executive Chef. Chef Ildefonso’s previous experience includes serving as the Chef de Cuisine, Hotel Grand Luxxe, Nuevo Vallarta; Executive Sous Chef, Hotel Villa del Palmar, Loreto; and Chef de Cuisine, The Grand Mayan Hotel, Los Cabos. He earned a Sous Chef designation from the Uniglobal Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico in 2007.

Viceroy

Zihuatanejo, Mexico

April 7, 2017

IHG Opens Candlewood Suites® Hotel in Celaya, Mexico

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the 102-room Candlewood Suites® Celaya hotel. Located in Celaya's eastern commercial area, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers to Guanajuato. This is IHG's second Candlewood Suites property in Mexico, joining the Candlewood Suites Queretaro-Juriquilla hotel which opened November 2016.

IHG

Celaya, Mexico

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April 4, 2017

Hampton by Hilton Debuts in Cancun, Mexico

Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service, today announced the opening of its first property in Cancun, Quintana Roo, continuing its expansion in Mexico. Owned by Hoteles Parks Hospitality and managed by Hilton, Hampton Inn by Hilton Cancun Cumbres, a 141-room, new build, is located in Pabellon Cumbres Mall in Mexico's most popular tourist destination.

Hilton

Cancun, Mexico

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April 3, 2017

Le Blanc Spa Resort Debuts its Second Property in Los Cabos

Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is pleased to announce the highly anticipated debut of luxurious, Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos in Fall 2017. The second property comes after the tremendous success of Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, the brand's flagship property and Cancun's #1 all-inclusive resort as designated by the TripAdvisor® community. The resort located on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula is the second property under the umbrella of Palace Resorts, a hospitality company with over 30 years of experience in the luxury all-inclusive market. This opulent beachfront property will feature the traditional facilities and over the top amenities Le Blanc Spa Resort is known for, including well-appointed designer suites, an award-winning 29,000 sq. ft. full-service spa with 25 treatment rooms, an incredible hydrotherapy facility, a 3,961 sq. ft. fitness center and wellness center, juice bars, four plunge pools, gourmet specialty cuisine, butler service, over 14,000 sq. ft. meeting space, four breakout rooms and much more.

Palace Resorts

Los Cabos, Mexico

March 28, 2017

David Gauna has been appointed as Area General Manager at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is proud to announce the appointment of David Gauna as the new Area General Manager for Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and Guadalajara. In his new role, Mr. Gauna will oversee the Westin Puerto Vallarta, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort Puerto Vallarta, St. Regis Punta Mita, W Punta Mita and Westin Guadalajara, while still assuming responsibilities as General Manager for the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort.

Marriott

Marina Vallarta, Mexico

March 28, 2017

Rocco Bova has joined Chablé Resort & Spa as General Manager

The team at Chablé Resort & Spa, the newly opened five-star spa retreat in the Yucatán, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rocco Bova to the position of General Manager. Drawing on twenty years of executive management experience in the luxury hospitality business, including top properties in India, Oman, Mauritius and the Dominican Republic, Mr. Bova will be responsible for overall management of the resort.

Small Luxury Hotels

Chocholá, Mexico

March 28, 2017

Leida Cámara has been appointed as Director of the Cenote Spa at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort

Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of luxury hospitality professional Ledia Cámara as the new director of the Cenote Spa. Cámara joins the luxury Playa del Carmen resort as part of an ambitious project that promises to further position the Cenote Spa as one of the world's most renowned destination spas.

Hyatt

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

March 23, 2017

Jaime Piedras has been appointed as General Manager at Paradisus Los Cabos

Paradisus by Meliá is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Piedras to General Manager of the recently transformed Paradisus Los Cabos – the ninth Paradisus by Meliá resort in the brand’s portfolio and the fourth in Mexico, which opened its doors to guests on December 23, 2016. In his new role, Piedras is responsible for overseeing the new property from a holistic viewpoint to ensure its profitability and overall success.

Melia

San José del Cabo, Mexico

March 15, 2017

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel pipeline for February 2017

STR's February 2017 Pipeline Report shows 35,772 rooms in 203 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 12.2% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with February 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 region reported 13,943 rooms in 80 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 3.1% decrease in year-over- year comparisons. Two countries in the region reported more than 1,000 rooms In Construction:

CoStar

Supplier News Sales & Marketing

March 14, 2017

Duetto to Provide Revenue Strategy Solutions for Mexico’s Brisas Group

Duetto, the market leader in hotel profit optimization technology, announced today that it will implement its cloud-based Revenue Strategy application, GameChanger, for Brisas Group, a fast-growing owner of luxury properties in key markets in Mexico. Duetto's GameChanger solution is already in place at the company's 274- room NIZUC Resort and Spa, Cancun, and the 434-room Galeria Plaza Reforma, Mexico City.

Duetto

Report Markets & Performance

March 14, 2017

Mexican Tourism Industry Experiencing Its Best Performance Ever | tourism-review.com

Mexico has been able to latch onto the global tourism explosion, and just in time. In this period of great uncertainty, due to the potential impact of the Trump era, the Mexican tourism sector – which already represents 8.5% of the country's GDP – is going through the best period in its entire history, and has become – after the manufacturing sector and remittances – the principal driving force behind the economy. It is, however, starting to show signs of stagnation. The arrival rate of foreign visitors grew by 9% in 2016, reaching 35 million people. The increase in foreign currency entering the country was 10%; and the tourism industry's account balance (dollar inflow versus dollar outflow) improved by 22% thanks to the fact that there were more foreign visitors entering the country than Mexican citizens traveling abroad.

tourism-review.com

March 10, 2017

Silvia Baños has been appointed as Director of Sales at Rosewood Puebla

Silvia Baños has been appointed director of sales at Rosewood Puebla, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’® newest property in Mexico which is slated to open later this spring. In this role, Silvia will provide leadership and strategic direction to Rosewood Puebla’s sales team.

Rosewood Hotel Group

Puebla, Mexico

Press Release Food & Beverage

March 10, 2017

Hacienda Beach Club & Residences Unveils Plans For 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo

Hacienda, the 22-acre private residential community in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, unveiled plans today for its next phase of residences, a limited offering of 55 for-sale branded luxury "1 Homes" within the recently announced 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo. The first international residences from the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand, 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will expand on a legacy of excellence at Hacienda, which completely sold out its original 109 residences at Hacienda Beach Club in 2015. Uniquely located on the only year-round swimmable beach in Cabo, with direct views of the iconic Land's End and steps away from the most famous Marina in North America, the new 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will sit directly at the site of the famed Hacienda Hotel, host to the likes of Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnaz.

Starwood Capital Group

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

February 24, 2017

Jose Pascual Fernandez Estevan Named Director of Food and Beverage for New Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort

Jose Pascual Fernández Estevan has been named Director of Food & Beverage for the new Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort, effective immediately. In his new position, he is responsible for overseeing the restaurants and bars, 24- hour in-room dining, and catering services of the "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" resort which opened in December 2016.

Grand Velas Resorts

February 24, 2017

Jose Pascual Fernandez Estevan has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort

Jose Pascual Fernández Estevan has been named Director of Food & Beverage for the new Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort, effective immediately. In his new position, he is responsible for overseeing the restaurants and bars, 24-hour in-room dining, and catering services of the "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" resort which opened in December 2016.

Grand Velas Resorts

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico