Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Managua, a six-story, 147-room hotel in the secure and exclusive Villa Fontana area of the country's capital. Owned by Grupo Amano Internacional S.A., the modern hotel is the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio.
CALALA ISLAND - LUXURY HOTEL IN PEARL CAYS
Re-opening on November 16 after an extensive refurbishment and the addition of five luxury oceanfront suites with plunge pools, Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa invites guests to soak in the breathtaking views of Little Corn Island"s emerald-green waters in a setting that"s both adventurous and naturally luxurious. The motor-vehicle-free setting and natural island beauty are enhanced by Yemaya"s upgraded F&B program where new, changing menus at the two dining outlets showcase Hispanic and Pre-Hispanic, Caribbean, Creole, Mayan and Thai influences. Additionally, five more suites are planned for 2018.
A specialist in Latin America hospitality and cuisine, Federico Spada returns to Nicaragua as general manager at Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa, responsible for all management, F&B programming, staff training, operations, spa development and planning. Spada is well-versed in hospitality in Nicaragua, Mexico, Argentina and Panama, recently holding the positions of GM at Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa, where he positioned the resort from its opening in 2013 as the first luxury property in Nicaragua and at La Purificadora Hotel in Pueblo, Mexico, where he elevated the culinary direction of the area by creating a pop-up chef dining experience featuring S. Pellegrino Young Chef Latin America winner Daniel Nate. He also held positions at Hotel Habita in Mexico City, Hotelito Desconocido on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, and at the Four Seasons Punta Mita.
Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa, Nicaragua’s first luxury resort, today announced the appointment of Carlos Salazar as General Manager. Salazar joins Mukul after a distinguished career in the hospitality industry that spans more than 20 years. In his new role, Salazar will oversee all management and operations of the 37-room boutique luxury property, and help drive sales and ensure guest satisfaction.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and LATAM Hotels Corp announce the opening of Hyatt Place Managua, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Managua, Nicaragua. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by LATAM Corp and operated by GHL.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announces the signing of two newHoliday Inn Express®hotelsin Managua, Nicaragua and Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Both properties are slated to open in 2014. Managed by Latin American Hospitality Management S.A., a subsidiary of Grupo AGRISAL, the hotels will be franchised by an affiliate of IHG.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with over 7,340 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation(NYSE: WYN), today officially announced the planned expansion of its upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resortsbrand in Latin America with the addition of the 212-key Wyndham Milagro del Mar Resort on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast.
INTUR (Nicaraguan Tourism Institute), announced today that they have selected Regatta Travel Solutions as the booking engine provider to power NicaraguaTourism.us. The announcement comes just a few weeks after the Institute unveiled the ambitious project which aims to drive even more U.S. visitors to Nicaragua backed by a new website, a powerful $3 million marketing campaign, and a best in class booking engine.