Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF announces that as of April 2014, there is a new General Manager replacing Ricardo Acevedo, who has been promoted to Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon as the new General Manager.
The Viceroy Riviera Maya is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Reyes to the position of Group Sales Manager. Ms. Reyes began her career in the hospitality industry in February 2010 when she joined the Viceroy Riviera Maya team as Wedding & Special Events Coordinator.
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 the acquisition of Hotel Mexico Plaza Silao, in the state of Guanajuato, which will be the fourth hotel to be converted to Wyndham Garden.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans to introduce its Hyatt House extended stay brand in Mexico with the signing of a franchise agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Fideicomiso de Actividad Empresarial for Hyatt House Santa Fe in Mexico City. The hotel is expected to open in 2016, and it will be managed by Grupo Presidente, one of Mexico’s leading hotel operators.
This year marks Gonzalez' 21st year with Velas Resorts working in all departments, from front office and food and beverage to rooms division, housekeeping, sales and marketing.
Rodolfo Gonzalez Munguia has been named Managing Director of the Grand Velas Riviera Maya. The
appointment is effective immediately. This year marks Gonzalez' 21st year with Velas Resorts working
in all departments, from front office and food and beverage to rooms division, housekeeping, sales and
marketing.
He began his career at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Velas Resorts'
launching pad. From there he quickly rose through the ranks, moving on to Director of Food and
Beverage at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and then General Manager of Casa Velas boutique hotel.
Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe, a 260-room new-build Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Santa Fe, Mexico City. Forming part of Samara – one of the five largest mixed-use complexes in Mexico – Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe will welcome guests with special introductory rates starting at $99* per night. "We are excited to open our seventh Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Mexico, as we continue our brand's expansion throughout Latin America," said Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "The stylish Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe will welcome travelers with Hilton hospitality and introduce our signature brand elements in this bustling city." Strategically located on a prominent intersection of the Santa Fe business district, this Hilton hotel in Mexico City conveniently connects guests with offices, retail centers, dining and entertainment options offered within the Samara complex. A striking exterior invites guests to a sophisticated lobby featuring distinct work, socializing and relaxation areas, while a design inspired by natural materials and traditional Mexican elements embraces travelers at every turn. All aspects of this new hotel in Mexico were carefully designed to ensure guests enjoy a world-class experience throughout their stay including everything from upscale accommodation and delectable dining to flexible meeting space and indulgent rooftop pool and fitness center. Danny Hughes, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, Hilton Worldwide said, "We are committed to growing our footprint throughout all of Latin America and are thrilled at our development momentum in Mexico. Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe is our 31st hotel in the country and perfectly complements our growing portfolio in this exceptional destination." Ideal for both business and leisure travelers, the upscale Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe features 260 guest rooms, including executive floor rooms, suites and extended stay suites all outfitted with the Hilton Serenity Collection™ of amenities boasting plush bedding, high-definition flat screen television, alarm clock with MP3 player connection, wireless Internet access and more. Guests staying in an executive room or suite enjoy the added benefit of the hotel's executive floor service and executive lounge, offering light snacks and beverages in a relaxed and scholarly ambiance. Culinary options are plentiful as guests can enjoy the hotel's signature dining at Madera Restaurant, or experience the area's surrounding gastronomic finds. Bringing a fresh and authentic concept to the neighborhood, Madera (meaning "wood" in Spanish) delivers innovative and traditional dishes, inspired by seasonal ingredients and the rich culinary history of Mexico City – many prepared in the restaurant's wood burning oven. Guests can also enjoy light snacks and refreshing cocktails at Cielo, the hotel's stunning rooftop bar, and the Lobby Lounge, a lively gathering place. A great base for events and business travelers, the Hilton hotel in Mexico City's Santa Fe area provides more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including a ballroom elegantly designed with warm textured wood feature walls and contemporary chandeliers. The mezzanine level offers a business center including six boardrooms, all boasting cutting edge work spaces and seamlessly integrated technology for maximum efficiency, while the rooftop level – a unique asset in the city – acts as a flexible space perfectly designed for private events. Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only guest rewards program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® for the same stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at more than 4,000 hotels worldwide. Hilton Worldwide currently has a portfolio of 31 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in Mexico. For more information and reservations, visit www.santafemexico.hilton.com or call 1-800-HILTONS. *Rates do not include taxes, service charges, incidental charges or gratuities and are subject to change without notice. Blackout dates, early departure fees, and length of stay, deposit and cancellation restrictions may apply. Other restrictions apply.
The Caribbean-like beaches, desert vistas and mountain ranges in Mexico have earned the country a top spot among the 15 most-visited destinations worldwide, drawing more than 23 million visitors a year. Strong tourist demand and budding economic and political environments are creating a positive outlook for the lodging sector, driving institutional investment into the region.
With online travel sales expected to be greater than $600 billion in 2014, understanding the online consumer is more important than ever. nSight, the leading provider of online consumer shopping intelligence for the travel industry, today announced it will aggregate the fragmented online travel agency (OTA) landscape into an easy-to-use view for hotels, making competitor benchmarking simple and rate decision making easier. Heritage Hotels and Resorts is among the first management companies to use the new search and booking intelligence solution for hotels.
Palace Resorts, the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, recently installed the InvoTech Systems, Inc. Multi-Property RFID Linen and Laundry Systems for automated linen and laundry control and cost reduction. Palace Resorts implemented the InvoTech Linen System at all of its resort properties and installed InvoTech's Laundry System at the Palace Resorts laundry distribution center. The InvoTech Systems provide Palace Resorts with complete control over linen inventories and establishes more efficient operations. Click here to get more information on InvoTech's Linen, Uniform, and Laundry Systems. InvoTech provides multi-language systems for flexible staff use InvoTech provides Palace Resorts with both Spanish and English language operating systems, so that each user can specify his or her preferred language for ease of use. InvoTech also supplied on-site system training and reference guides in both Spanish and English. Palace Resorts relies on InvoTech to control laundry operations and increase efficiency Palace Resorts Corporate Operations Director Lorena Zahoul said, "The InvoTech Systems provide our linen and laundry operations with better control and much greater efficiency. Palace Resorts installed InvoTech to consolidate all laundry processing and centralize inventory, to increase staff productivity. The systems' multi-property functionality better manages inventory levels and laundry activity for all of the resorts from one system. InvoTech allows us to track and control what each resort ships to, and receives back from, the laundry distribution center, for more accurate inventories." UHF-RFID technology accurately inventories half a million linen items InvoTech installed UHF-RFID Linen Reading Stations at each Palace Resort for real-time tracking and processing of entire laundry carts of soiled linens going to the Palace Resorts laundry distribution center. The UHF-RFID Reading Stations also process pallets of bundled clean linens returned by the laundry. The pallets carry as many as 3,000 linen items. Palace Resort's laundry distribution center, uses the InvoTech Laundry System to keep each resort's linens separate while at the same time, monitoring quality control and automates recordkeeping for all laundry activity and expenses for each property. InvoTech automatically tracks linen movement between each resort and the laundry center to eliminate losses and to ensure that the linen is delivered to the correct resort. Palace Resorts uses UHF-RFID Portable Handheld Readers with InvoTech Mobile Software to automate the monthly physical inventory of linens at each property. Palace Resorts has approximately 500,000 linens tagged with Fujitsu UHF-RFID laundry tags provided by InvoTech. InvoTech's UHF-RFID reading stations are powered by Impinj Speedway Revolution Readers. InvoTech also supplied Palace Resorts with Motorola MC9190-Z UHF-RFID portable handheld readers utilizing InvoTech Mobile Software. InvoTech President Jeff Welles said, "InvoTech's Linen System provides Palace Resorts with a perpetual linen inventory for each property. It also monitors the aging of each linen item based on usage for quality control and to forecast linen purchases. The InvoTech Laundry System established total control at the Palace Resorts laundry distribution center, and ensures that linens are shipped to the correct resort properties. Automatic tracking and recordkeeping enable the system to accurately report and identify missing linens and pinpoint discrepancies between outgoing and incoming laundry items." InvoTech Multi-Property Uniform System significantly reduces loss, new purchases Palace Resorts also uses InvoTech's Multi-Property Uniform System to track and manage employee uniforms. The system maintains employee uniform assignments, establishes accountability, and reduces loss. InvoTech's advanced automation enables Palace Resorts to transfer uniforms between properties, which has significantly reduced uniform purchases since the system's installation in 2008. InvoTech clients include MGM Resorts International, Hyatt Hotels, Marriott, Hilton Hotels, Universal Studios Florida, Wynn Resort Las Vegas and Macau, Madison Square Garden, MSR-FSR Laundry, Empire State Building, Loews Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, and other leading companies. InvoTech's international clients include the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel; MGM Grand Macau; Four Seasons Macau; Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China; Burswood Entertainment Complex, Australia; Sheraton Seoul, Korea; and Resorts World Sentosa Singapore. About Palace Resorts With seven oceanfront resorts overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all- inclusive vacations in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room whirlpool tubs, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean's most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, Palace Resorts offers a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Palace Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations. For more information, visit www.PalaceResorts.com. About InvoTech Systems InvoTech Systems, Inc. – a Microsoft Certified Partner – is a leading provider of software management and control systems for uniforms and linens, and for laundry and security operations. The company serves markets that include hospitality, healthcare, commercial laundry, and amusement industries worldwide. InvoTech's systems increase clients' profitability. Its products deliver vital information that establishes ultimate control and total accountability. Operations are streamlined and service levels are improved – all with reduced labor and operating expenses. InvoTech produces and supports 100% of its system and product development in-house. Its trusted staff averages 10 years of reliable technical experience, knowledge of methodologies, and industry depth. InvoTech evolves technology-based solutions regularly, based on client- and staff- driven innovations. The company is rooted in a culture that emphasizes long-term client relationships and superior customer service. InvoTech Systems, Inc. is honored to have a 98% client retention rate. For more information, please visit www.invotech.com.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate ("Hyatt") has entered into a joint venture and related agreements with an affiliate of Desarrolladora Mexicana de Inmuebles, S.A. de C.V. ("DMI") for the development and management of a Hyatt Regency hotel in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara marks the return of Hyatt to the city after a more than 17-year absence and will be the fifth Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Mexico.
Hilton Worldwide today announced a signing to add a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel to its portfolio in Mexico. The company has signed a management agreement with Inmobiliaria Ugon SA de CV for a 132-room DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Celaya, Mexico. Expected to open in late 2015, the 9-story DoubleTree by Hilton Celaya will be 64 miles from the Guanajuato International Airport and 48 miles from the Queretaro Intercontinental Airport.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is pleased to announce that Mário Candeias has been appointed Managing Director of Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. In his new role, Mr. Candeias will oversee all areas of the legendary Five-Diamond property, including the resort’s 83 luxury suites and villas, three signature restaurants and spa.
Mr. Venagas most recently served as General Manager of the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in Mexico. Mr. Vanegas is an international hotelier who brings extensive hospitality industry experience to this new role spanning more than three decades. In addition to holding senior management positions with Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, he has enjoyed an extensive career with Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts, Singapore Mandarin International Hotels & Resorts as well as holding management positions for hotels in Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, the Philippines, Colombia, Panama, Canada and the U.S.
Alex Stadlin, Chief Executive Officer, Playa Resorts Management, announced today the appointment of Francisco J. Silva as General Manager for the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Mr. Silva joins Playa from Villa del Arco Resort & Spa in Los Cabos. The new resort is located beachfront on the spectacular Sea of Cortes in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, and is a premier Hyatt-branded, all-inclusive resort. Mr. Silva succeeds Hernan Vanegas as General Manager at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Mr. Vanegas, who has been with Playa Resorts in various capacities since its inception, has accepted the position of Vice President of Asset Management in Mexico for Playa Resorts Management and will be headquartered at Playa's office in Cancun.
De Villèle is widely recognized as a successful hotelier and entrepreneur within the luxury hospitality industry. Prior to joining The St. Regis Mexico City, de Villèle served as general manager of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, where he oversaw the hotel's opening in 2011. Under his leadership, the hotel was awarded Hideaways Hotel of the Year in 2012 and Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List in 2013, among others. Beginning with a degree in Hotel Management from the world-renowned École Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, de Villèle's celebrated career crosses multiple continents with tenures in award-winning properties and senior management and executive roles for St. Regis, Four Seasons, Hilton, InterContinental, Orient Express Hotels, Rosewood Hotels, Savoy Group and TAJ Hotels, where he served as vice president of operations for Europe and the Americas. His vast experience also includes serving as Lebanon area general manager for Habtoor Hotels, leading the opening of The Lanesborough Hotel, major renovations of the legendary Resort La Samanna with Orient Express Hotels and the establishment of 51 Buckingham Gate, TAJ Suites & Residences. He has also been awarded numerous accolades for his accomplishments, including being named one of the finest hoteliers worldwide by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2003. De Villèle is the son a French diplomat and spent his childhood in Mexico. He speaks French, English Spanish and has a good notion of Italian and German.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 25, 2014) – Mexican TV personality Chef Yolanda Yanar takes center stage each week with a live cooking show of traditional Mexican dishes at Puerto Vallarta's luxury all- inclusive resort, Velas Vallarta. Hotel guests are treated to a demonstration of dishes from across all regions of the country, including appetizers, entrees and desserts. Sample plates have included chicken in varied moles made from scratch, Mexican flan, Tres Leches cake, and tortilla soup. Participants are invited to join the chef on stage preparing three separate dishes.
Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Hoteles City") (BMV:HCITY), the leading limited-service hotel chain in Mexico, announced that in the last twelve months it opened 13 new hotels; 12 of which are strategically located in urban locations along the principal business, logistics, commercial and industrial corridors in Mexico, and its first hotel in Colombia (Cali). With these openings, Hoteles City reaches 84 hotels in operation, adding 1,467 new rooms to its portfolio for a total of 9,563 rooms. This represents an 18% room-count increase year-over-year.
For the fourth consecutive year since opening in 2008, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was awarded American Automobile Association's (AAA) Five Diamond Award for lodging, an award for excellence in quality and service. According to the AAA website, each year AAA reviews more than 30,000 lodgings, while less than one-third of one percent make the AAA Five Diamond list.
Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Pilar Rios as the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for its two luxury Mexico resorts, Viceroy Zihuatanejo and Viceroy Riviera Maya. “Pilar comes to Viceroy with a consummate combination of experience and special skills, including an extensive sales and marketing background in Mexico with leading hotel companies,” said Scott Pusillo, Vice President of Sales & Revenue for Viceroy Hotel Group. “Her proven expertise in developing successful business strategies, managing team performance and product positioning will be critical to our success at both Viceroy Riviera Maya and Viceroy Zihuatanejo.” Ms. Rios, who has more than 15 years of executive experience in the hospitality industry, came to Viceroy from Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts where she was Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Mexico.