Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Grupo Eco today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Ciudad del Carmen in Campeche, Mexico. Hyatt Place Ciudad del Carmen is the third Hyatt Place hotel to open in Mexico, and marks the continuation of Hyatt's growth strategy in the country.
Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn (BMV:FINN13) ("Fibra Inn" or "the Company"), a Mexican real estate investment trust specializing in the hotel industry serving the business traveler, announced that it signed a letter of intent with Operadora de Hoteles City Express, S.A. de C.V. ("Hoteles City Express") to develop 10 hotels in various locations throughout Mexico during the next two years, under any of the following brands: City Express, City Express Plus, City Express Junior or City Express Suites.
Azul Hotels by Karisma, a premier collection of Gourmet Inclusive® properties located throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico and Negril, Jamaica, today announced a $40 million expansion of the award-winning Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma in Playa del Carmen. The expansion of Azul Fives Hotel, scheduled for completion in January 2015, will include an Essence Section featuring 64 luxuriously appointed suites and The Fives Plaza with three gourmet restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, and a gym.
Queretaro, Mexico – October 22, 2014 – Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today the opening of the 156-roomCourtyard by Marriott Queretaro, the 10th hotel for the brand in Mexico. The new hotel features the brand's signature Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space with media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones. The redefined lobby space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, together with Grupo Presidente, a Mexico-based hotel management and ownership company, today announced that they will strengthen their relationship through an extension of their current strategic agreement. Grupo Presidente plans to continue the extensive, ongoing renovations on a portion of its existing Presidente InterContinental hotels and resorts to ensure that they best serve guests' evolving needs. Furthermore, IHG and Grupo Presidente will partner to grow the portfolio of IHG-branded hotels in Mexico.
Scott brings extensive experience at multiple Rosewood resorts, and most recently served as the Resort Manager of the award-winning Las Ventanas al Paraiso located in Los Cabos. For the past ten years, Scott has dedicated his career to Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, first joining the company as Assistant Front Office Manager at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Immediately demonstrating strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the luxury hospitality industry overall, Scott has since aided with the openings of Rosewood Corniche and Rosewood Jumby Bay along with providing management support at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi and Rosewood CordeValle. Scott has also worked as Rosewood’s liaison in Costa Rica, Rooms Division Director at Rosewood Sand Hill and as Sales Manager at Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Scott brings years of knowledge and experience to Rosewood Mayakoba and is tasked with enhancing the resort’s unrivaled reputation of excellence.
Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Hoteles City" or the "Company") (BMV:HCITY) announced today its intention to launch an offering of common stock in a global primary and secondary offering both in Mexico and internationally, subject to market conditions and the receipt of certain regulatory authorizations.
Busy Rooms today announced the partnership with Hotel Casa Blanca located in Mexico City. The 270 room hotel will be using Busy Room's proprietary technology and services for optimized sales of rooms across a whole spectrum of different websites.
Melín Castro Ardavín has received the Merit Award for Interior Design from the Association of Furniture Manufacturers of Jalisco (AFAMJAL). Recognizing the most prominent interior designers in Mexico, primarily in the hospitality industry, the award was bestowed on Melín Castro for her excellent outstanding career achievements and contributions to numerous various projects. Among them are the interior design and branding of Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit, which have been recognized for their sophisticated and dramatic interior design with a strong sense of place. The award was presented on August 15, 2014 at the first National Interior Design Meeting by AFAMJAL. The event took place at Expo Guadalajara Convention Center in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Ms. Carvajal comes to Viceroy Riviera Maya with experience in leading restaurants in Spain and six years with top hotels in Mexico. She assumes responsibility for: La Marea, serving high-end Mexican cuisine that melds tradition with innovation and new interpretations and techniques; the seaside Coral Grill, preparing a Mexican-Mediterranean menu cooked on wood-burning grills; the specialty themed weekly dinners including the Antojer'a of Mexican street foods and the Beach Barbacoa; and weddings and banquets.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Grupo Eco today announced the opening of Hyatt Place La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Hyatt Place La Paz is the second Hyatt Place hotel to open in Mexico and continues Hyatt's growth strategy in the country.
Sofitel, the only French luxury hotel brand with presence in all five continents around the world, announces its launch into Mexico with the grand opening of the Sofitel Mexico Reforma.
Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Resorts in the Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit have been honored for the third consecutive year by Travel + Leisure readers in its 19th annual World's Best Awards Survey. Both resorts were named among the top hotels and resorts in Latin America. Judging for the prestigious survey is based on opinions of magazine's readers who are among the most discriminating travelers around the world. Grand Velas Riviera Maya received a total score of 90.97 for its rooms, location, service, restaurants, and value, while Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit received a score of 91.13.
Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands – announces Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, located on the shores of the famed vacation hot spot – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – to be completed in 2016. The 600-room property marks the brand's fourth Mexican destination and aligns with the company's aggressive international growth strategy. Catering to the diverse needs of modern travelers, the property will offer both family-friendly and adult-only sections.
Eric de Maeyer de Scheemacker has been named Executive Chef of the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico. In his new position he is responsible for the all-inclusive resort's highly awarded five gourmet specialty restaurants. These include the AAA Four Diamond restaurants Piaf and Frida and the AAA Five Diamond Cocina de Autor, the first restaurant of an all-inclusive resort to ever win that distinction. In all he will oversee eight restaurants, multiple b ars, and the catering operation of the 491 all suite, uber luxury resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
Eric de Maeyer de Scheemacker has been named Executive Chef of the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico. In his new position he is responsible for the all-inclusive resort's highly awarded five gourmet specialty restaurants. These include the AAA Four Diamond restaurants Piaf and Frida and the AAA Five Diamond Cocina de Autor, the first restaurant of an all-inclusive resort to ever win that distinction. In all he will oversee eight restaurants, multiple b ars, and the catering operation of the 491 all suite, uber luxury resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (Playa) today announced plans to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun. Formerly Dreams Cancun, the resort's multi-million dollar renovation began June 1, and it is expected to reopen in late 2015 as Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The resort will be managed by Playa Resorts Management, the operational component of Playa Hotels & Resorts.
Mr. Tirado comes to Viceroy Riviera Maya with 15 years of hotel food and beverage experience including serving as the Food and Beverage Manager, Grand Mayan Los Cabos; Restaurant Manager, One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos; and Banquet Manager, Union League Club, Chicago. As the new F&B Manager, he has assumed responsibility for overseeing the diverse dining options at Viceroy Riviera Maya including La Marea, the resort’s chic and innovative restaurant that celebrates Mexico’s rich culinary heritage; the seaside Coral Grill, serving a Mexican-Mediterranean menu cooked on wood-burning grills; an array of weekly culinary experiences for guests, from the Antojería festival of Mexican street foods and the Chef’s Table to the Beach Barbacoa; wedding dinners and receptions, and other special dining events. Mr. Tirado has a Bachelors degree from Mexico City University in Business Administration, and studied for three years at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Paris.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, a Luxury All Inclusive Resort rated Five Diamonds by the AAA and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, was selected by Virtuoso, one of the most important global luxury travel networks, as a member of its prestigious Hotels & Resorts group.
Nizuc Resort & Spa (www.nizuc.com), the flagship property of Las Brisas' elite luxury resort line, has recruited 20-plus year luxury hotel sales and marketing veteran Darrick Eman as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Nizuc brand. Eman, who most recently was the Director of Sales for Orient-Express Hotels Mexico & Caribbean, will focus on establishing Nizuc as the premier choice for luxury travel to the Yucatan Peninsula as the company sets out to grow the brand regionally with new properties under the flagship name.