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Montara Hotel Opens as the First Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Central America

Today Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s debut in Costa Rica and Central America. The 97-room hotel reflects a broader evolution in the way people are choosing to travel: seeking meaningful connections with nature and local culture, prioritizing wellness and wellbeing, and choosing experiences that allow them to slow down, disconnect and return home feeling better. Set in the mountains of Heredia, Montara Hotel brings this new travel approach to life through its immersive setting, restorative amenities, locally rooted experiences and contemporary design.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
San Rafael, Costa Rica
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Hotel Equities Opens Kimpton Tres Ríos, the Brand’s First All-Inclusive Resort

 Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator and development firm, today announces the management and unveiling of Kimpton Tres Rios – All Inclusive, a luxury, 355-room all-inclusive resort set within a 340-acre nature preserve in Mexico's Riviera Maya. The opening marks a milestone for Hotel Equities, demonstrating the company's expansion into the all-inclusive segment and continued expansion across the Caribbean & Latin America (CALA).

Kimpton
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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The Hotel RIU Palace Mexico unveils its extensive renovation and new Elite Club service

RIU Hotels & Resorts has successfully completed the comprehensive transformation of the Riu Palace Mexico, one of our most cherished properties, having been the first Riu Palace hotel to open in Mexico back in 1999. Situated beachfront within the exclusive residential area of Playacar, the resort has elevated its architectural concept and interior design, now offering an All Inclusive experience reserved exclusively for adults.

RIU
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Novotel Cuenca Advances with an US$8 Million Investment and Marks the Beginning of NexGen Hospitality’s Expansion Strategy in Ecuador

Development of Ecuador’s first Novotel is moving  forward as one of the country’s most significant new internationally branded hotel  investments. With an estimated investment of US$8 million, the hotel will feature 74  guestrooms and will become one of the first major projects supporting NexGen Hospitality’s  growth and expansion strategy in Ecuador’s hotel sector. 

Novotel
Cuenca, Ecuador
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Mondrian’s Debut All-Inclusive Experience Opens in Cancún

Mondrian Cancún, All-Inclusive, the Mondrian brand's first all-inclusive resort, opens August 20. Located between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, the 400-room resort introduces a new approach to all-inclusive hospitality, centered on contemporary design, destination-inspired dining, entertainment and experiences rooted in the culture of the Mexican Caribbean.

Mondrian
Cancún, Mexico
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Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico Opens

Hilton today announces the opening of Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico, a 154-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of Guadalajara’s historic center. Owned and developed by Grupo Megaterra, the hotel is housed in a restored 1950s Art Deco building and introduces Motto by Hilton’s neighborhood-driven hospitality experience to one of Mexico’s most culturally rich urban destinations.

Motto by Hilton
Guadalajara, Mexico
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Hyatt Expands Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts Brand with the Debut of Hyatt Vivid Cancun

Last week, Hyatt announced the debut of Hyatt Vivid Cancun, marking the transformation of the former Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort into the newest adults-only, all-inclusive resort to join the Hyatt Vivid portfolio. Located within the exclusive Puerta del Mar community overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Puerto Cancun marina, the 416-room oceanfront resort introduces a fresh take on the all-inclusive experience, one designed for today’s experience-driven travelers seeking flexibility, meaningful connection and effortless moments of discovery.

Hyatt Vivid
Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Amàre Cancún Adults Only All-inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton Now Accepting Reservations Ahead of October 2026 Debut

Amàre Cancún Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 31, 2026. Owned and managed by Fuerte Group Hotels, the 429-suite beachfront resort marks Amàre's highly anticipated debut in the Americas — the sophisticated adults-only hotel brand born on the shores of Spain.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Cancún, Mexico
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The St. Regis Mexico City Announces Sweeping Renovation, Defining Luxury, Once Again

 The St. Regis Mexico City, a landmark address on Paseo de la Reforma, announces a sweeping renovation for the storied hotel. Led by Kalā Design Group, the project transforms the hotel's main reception lobby, guest room elevator lobbies, guest rooms and suites, through a design language rooted in Mexico's geology, history and craftsmanship. Work began in 2025 and is unfolding in phases, with completion set for September 2026.

St. Regis
Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Papua New Guinea with the Opening of Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, today announced its debut in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites – a 394-key hotel located in Port Moresby’s central business and government district, five minutes from Jacksons International Airport and connected to the Vision City Mega Mall – marking Marriott International’s second property in the country and a significant milestone for the brand’s expansion in the Pacific.

Sheraton
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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Inside the First Completed Cliffside Estate Homes at Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica Punta Cacique announced today the completion and delivery of its first three Estate Homes and unveiled a first look at these grand cliffside residences. The Estate Homes are set within Punta Cacique, a 600-acre master-planned community on Guanacaste's Cacique Peninsula, just beyond the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's five Blue Zones, where residents are known for exceptional longevity and well-being. They mark the first Waldorf Astoria Residences at Punta Cacique, joining the recently opened and sold-out condominiums as the community enters its next phase of growth. 

Waldorf Astoria
Punta Cacique, Costa Rica
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RIU Hotels & Resorts reopens the Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun following a comprehensive renovation, now featuring the exclusive Elite Club service

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the Riu Palace Peninsula following an ambitious and comprehensive renovation. This historic property, which has stood as an architectural icon in the Hotel Zone since 2012, returns to the market as a completely transformed product, meticulously designed to exceed the expectations of every traveler. Among its main new features, the introduction of the  Elite Club service stands out, an exclusive offering that adds a restaurant, a bar, and a private-access pool for its members.

Riu Hotels & Resorts
Cancún, Mexico
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Hotel Equities Named Operator of the New SLS Punta del Este, Opening Early 2029

Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, announces a hotel management agreement with Grupo Ginevra-GNV for the operation of SLS Punta del Este, a new Accor-branded luxury hotel and residential development opening in early 2029. The agreement marks Hotel Equities' first project in Uruguay, extending the company's Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) presence into South America.

SLS
Punta del Este, Uruguay