InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort® Mazatlan hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico. The new-build 164-room beachfront property is the first Holiday Inn Resort in Sinaloa State and the fourth in Mexico, joining the Holiday Inn Resort Acapulco, Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos and the recently opened Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa properties.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the official opening of Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. Joining internationally acclaimed eco-destination Mayakoba, the premium oceanfront property helps bring an exciting new experience to the locale, immersing guests in a hidden paradise with six miles of freshwater canals surrounded by exotic mangroves, lagoons, flora and fauna as well as tropical birds. The setting transports guests into a lush natural environment where locally inspired experiences, cuisine and personalized service are brought to life. Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya marks the first Mexico property for the lifestyle brand. To celebrate the grand opening, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is offering guests a complimentary third night plus breakfast when booking a three or more night stay by February 15, 2017 for visits from January 6-April 8, 2017. See below for terms.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by RLH Properties, a company created by BK Partners, to manage Rosewood Mandarina which will open in 2019 as Rosewood's fifth property in Mexico. Located on the west coast of Mexico just 30 minutes' drive from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, the resort will be situated in the breathtaking region of Riviera Nayarit. Rich with a culture that is as colorful as the exotic flora, the Nayarit region is renowned for its diverse landscape with lagoons, rivers, volcanoes, almost 200 miles of beach along the Pacific Ocean, abundant vegetation, and mountains to the west.
Wallez was born and raised in Bayonne, France but has since traveled the globe developing his signature culinary style. His skills have been recognized by world-class resorts and restaurants, earning him tenure at multiple five-star establishments, from Russia to the Caribbean. Prior to joining the Andaz Mayakoba team, Wallez held the title of Executive Chef at Nizuc Resort and Spa in Mexico where he elevated Cancún’s gourmet scene. Now appointed at Andaz Mayakoba as Executive Chef, he will work to follow the Andaz brand ethos of providing inspiring, indigenous and unscripted experiences, creating new culinary and cocktail offerings unique to Mayakoba and Riviera Maya. In his cooking, Chef Wallez seeks a balance between flavors and classic techniques, focusing on fresh ingredients and visionary touches which can be found in all four of the diverse and unique restaurant concepts at the resort.
Karl arrives to the Andaz Mayakoba team with international experience and a creative flare for the position. He began his Hyatt career in 2006 as the Assistant Banqueting Manager at Hyatt Regency Mainz in Germany and has remained a part of the Hyatt family ever since. He continued on to hold executive positions at various Hyatt brands across the world, namely Park Hyatt in both Dubai, UAE and Sydney, Australia, as well as the Grand Hyatt Beijing. He has a strong belief in keeping a constant eye on the local culture and staying current. Karl enjoys exploring Riviera Maya and beyond with his family, getting to know Mexican culture and cuisine firsthand. Karl will work closely with Chef Wallez on developing the food and beverage concepts for each of the four unique dining venues at the resort as well as overseeing catering for meetings and events.
Baruch comes to Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya with extensive senior management and hospitality experience, having held previous senior executive sales and marketing roles in renowned Mexican hotels such as Nizuc, Rosewood Mayakoba, and Presidente Intercontinental. Born in Mexico, Baruch received his bachelor’s degree in hotel management from La Salle University in Cancún and holds deep insight into the Riviera Maya tourism markets, giving him a unique advantage. Baruch will manage bookings for the resort’s 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space including five meeting and event studios and a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, ensuring an unrivaled group experience for both business and social guests.
Average tourist spending by foreign visitors to Mexico is only half of what it is in Dominican Republic, and at least 300% below that of the United States, India and Australia, according to a study by Anahuac University and the National Tourism Business Council (CNET).
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 13 industry-leading brands, announces the opening of its newest hotel in Mexico City - the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mexico City Santa Fe. Strategically located adjacent to the Expo Santa Fe Mexico Convention Center in the city's new corporate district, the hotel will undergo a multimillion dollar renovation to be unveiled during 2017. The 172-room DoubleTree by Hilton property is part of a dual brand development, which will include a 189-room Hilton Garden Inn expected to open late 2017.
As part of a visit to Mexico, Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International, Inc., announced the signing of four hotels in the country. Following an aggressive expansion strategy in one of the region's key markets, Marriott expects to add the new properties to its existing portfolio of 70 hotels. The company operates more than 200 hotels in the Caribbean and Latin American region, spanning 20 brands in 33 countries and territories.
Carlos Hannon has been appointed executive chef of Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mexico’s preeminent luxury boutique hotel. In this role, Chef Hannon will lead the talented culinary team at the hotel’s three distinctive dining venues: 1826 Restaurant, Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar and La Cava. Chef Hannon’s appointment marks his return to the hotel and the Rosewood brand, having last served as executive chef at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende from 2010 – 2012 as a part of the hotel’s pre-opening team. Chef Hannon also played an important role on the pre-opening teams for Rosewood Mayakoba and Rosewood Sand Hill, and also was the executive chef at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in 2012.
Ms. Garcia-Carrasco brings 22 years of international hospitality experience to her role leading the hotel, with over 11 years in the function of general manager. She has held positions with many of the world’s leading hotel brands, including Hilton, InterContinental Hotels, NH Hotels and others. She joins Royal Hideaway Playacar after holding management positions at top hotels and resorts across Europe. Her expertise also includes advanced hospitality management, protocol and diplomacy studies at top-notch institutions including Cornell University, the International School of Protocol & Diplomacy and many others.
As Director of Sales and Marketing for Royal Hideaway Playacar, Claudia Pacheco arrives after achieving success in numerous positions within the industry, most recently at Starwood Resorts Mexico, where she held the position of Director of US Leisure Sales. Prior to that, Ms. Pacheco notably served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Mahekal Beach Resort and in a leisure sales capacity with Fairmont Mayakoba. Her career has included a specialization in group sales, corporate marketing, tour & travel management and promotions. In her new position, Ms. Pacheco will lead day-to-day operations of the Sales & Marketing team, focusing on implementing sales and marketing strategies targeted toward both new and existing markets.
STR's October 2016 Pipeline Report shows 32,056 rooms in 190 projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 14.3% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with October 2015.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 14,087 rooms in 90 projects In Construction for the month, which is a 15.6% increase in year-over-year comparisons. Among the region's key markets, Central Mexico (4,886 rooms in 37 hotels) reported the largest number of rooms In Construction, followed by the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico (2,387 rooms in 12 hotels).A note to editors: As of 1 March 2016, all references to STR data and analysis should cite "STR" as the source. Please refrain from citing "STR, Inc." "Smith Travel Research" or "STR Global" in sourcing as those names no longer fit within the updated STR brand.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies announces today that the new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites® Queretaro-Juriquilla property has opened as the brand's first property in Mexico. The Candlewood Suites property joins the Staybridge Suites Queretaro hotel representing both of IHG's extended stay brands in the city. IHG has more than 220 hotels open in México, Latin America and the Caribbean and now eight properties are located in Querétaro. Additionally, the Candlewood Suites Celaya hotel will open as the second Candlewood Suites property in Mexico this year.
Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel companies worldwide, with more than 370 hotels in more than 40 countries and four continents, announced today that it will transform Meliá Cabo Real into Paradisus Los Cabos, which is part of a US $35 million renovation to convert and upgrade the existing property. Set to open December 23, 2016, this property will be the ninth Paradisus resort in its portfolio and the fourth in Mexico, and will feature 28 unique ocean view swim-up suites, more than 90 Royal Service guest rooms, which is the brand's signature adult-only offering, providing personalized butler service that is an ideal option for both wedding parties and honeymooners. The resort will also feature a fine dining restaurant, Passion by Martin Berasategui, a brand standard, where guests will get to experience world-class cuisine by seven Michelin star-rated chef Martin Berasategui.
Today, in Mexico City, NH Hotel Group officially celebrated the launch of its premium brand, NH Collection, in America, coinciding with the inauguration of the NH Collection Mexico City Reforma.
The ceremony organised to officially present the brand on the continent was attended by Enrique de la Madrid, Secretary of Tourism of the Mexican Federal Government, and Luis Fernández-Cid de las Alas Pumariño, Spanish Ambassador in Mexico. The event was also attended by NH Hotel Group´s Co-Chairmen Alfredo Fernández Agras and José Antonio Castro Sousa, and the Company's executives Ramón Aragonés, Global Managing Director, and Eduardo Bosch, Managing Director America.
The Mexican hotel industry recorded positive results in the three key performance metrics for the third quarter of 2016, according to data from STR.Compared with Q3 2015, the Mexican hotel industry's occupancy increased 2.1% to 63.5%. Average daily rate was up 14.0% to MXN2,067.44. Revenue per available room grew 16.3% to MXN1,312.17.With double-digit increases in ADR, all five key markets in the country posted double-digit growth in RevPAR, led by Central Mexico (+16.5% to MXN785.20) and Northwest Mexico (+16.0% to MXN1,141.79).The Yucatan Peninsula recorded the quarter's highest absolute values across the three key performance metrics: occupancy (68.9%), ADR (MXN3,170.60) and RevPAR (MXN2,183.72).A note to editors: As of 1 March 2016, all references to STR data and analysis should cite "STR" as the source. Please refrain from citing "STR, Inc." "Smith Travel Research" or "STR Global" in sourcing as those names no longer fit within the updated STR brand.
IRAPUATO, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the opening of the new 112- room Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato, strategically located approximately nine miles of the city's thriving industrial and automotive center, as well as near cultural and tourist attractions. This new build hotel is the latest addition to the global brand of more than 2,100 Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels.
The new Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, set to open December 2016 in Riviera Maya, Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Lin Schatz as General Manager, leading the opening of the property and managing all aspects of the pre-opening stages of development. In his new role, Schatz will also be responsible for overseeing all property operations.A hospitality and Hyatt veteran, Schatz began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation more than 25 years ago. Prior to joining Andaz Mayakoba Resort, Schatz most recently served as General Manager at Andaz West Hollywood in Los Angeles and numerous other locations including Hyatt Key West where he was nominated for General Manager of the Year – Small Hotels.