Hotel Openings

Aloft Hotels Makes a Splash in Playa Del Carmen With an Upbeat Rhythm Matching the Coastal Paradise

Aloft Hotels, the hotel brand for music fans and design-driven travelers, part of Marriott Bonvoy's® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, arrives in Playa del Carmen today. Marking the third Aloft hotel in the Mexican Caribbean, Aloft Playa del Carmen is located one street away from the vibrant and busy Fifth Avenue, a landmark surrounded by restaurants, bars, and stores and a few steps from its beautiful beaches.

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama Opening Panama next month

The highly anticipated Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama, uniquely located on a serene waterfront enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the historic Casco Viejo district, will make its grand debut on January 19, 2023 in one of the world's most sought-after destinations.An enchanting address studded with all the finest luxuries, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo presides with a distinctive exterior reminiscent of a bygone era and gracefully merges Panamanian culture with undeniable French savoir-faire. The building's original French colonial architecture is meticulously conveyed in the interior design of the property with the dramatic décor of the lobby, which immediately envelopes guests and celebrates the country's most remarkable engineering accomplishment and architectural wonder - the Panama Canal - with nautical design elements including custom-made sculptures, striking artwork, historic photographs on display, and maritime navigational instruments. Beyond the lobby, the French heritage of the building is creatively woven throughout a variety of design details including the ballroom's marble checkerboard floors, wrought iron balcony and brass touches, and contrasted by contemporary Panamanian design elements, including local artwork, handmade encaustic tiles, and colorful furnishings inspired by the diverse flora and fauna found throughout the country.

Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Beach Resort Debuts as the First Courtyard Resort in Mexico

Courtyard by Marriott, the brand with the largest global footprint in Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, announced today the opening of the new Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort, making it the first Courtyard resort to open its doors in Mexico. The hotel is located in one of the most visited coasts in the north of the country, renowned for its gastronomy, beaches, and cultural heritage.

RIU opens Riu Palace Kukulkan, its fifth hotel in Cancun and 22nd in Mexico

RIU Hotels & Resorts has inaugurated a new 5-star establishment with 428 rooms on the beach in Cancun, Riu Palace Kukulkan. The new hotel offers 24-hour All-Inclusive service and is Adults Only. 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of RIU in Mexico, a country that has become RIU's main international destination with 22 hotels in five Caribbean and Pacific states, which have a total of 12,000 rooms and provide employment to almost 9,000 collaborators.

DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

With a growing global footprint, Hilton opens the newest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio in the tourist city of Foz do Iguaçu, state of Paraná. Opening Nov. 9, DoubleTree by Hilton Foz do Iguaçu Brazil is managed by Iguaçu-based Viale de Hotéis, with the national support of Atlantica Hospitality International, a hospitality manager with more than 170 ventures throughout Brazil.

Susurros Del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection Opens In Punta De Mita

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection is a vibrant oceanfront enclave nestled between jungled cliffs on a breathtaking stretch of beach overlooking the Bahía de Banderas in Punta de Mita on Mexico's Pacific Coast. The resort features 59 studios, casitas and suites with ocean views and 30 two-to-five bedroom villas and oceanfront residences, including a seven-bedroom signature suite. In addition, the resort boasts several dining venues, including Casamilpa, a signature Mexican farmhouse restaurant and La Boquita, an open-air taqueria, as well as a pool bar and beach villas with private dining experiences day and night. Onda spa, three infinity-edge pools cascading down to the beach, Charralitos kid's club and unscripted adventures bring together Mexico's vibrant culture with the playful spirit of a laid-back surf retreat in an unspoiled oceanside oasis.

avid Hotel Avenida Vallarta Poniente is now open

avid hotel Guadalajara Av. Vallarta Poniente marks the debut of one of IHG's fastest-growing brands in this city. The avid hotels brand was designed to provide "the essentials done exceptionally well" at a fair price, an appealing offer for both travelers and owners that has fueled the brand's North American growth. Two additional avid hotels are open in Tijuana and Fresnillo, and more than 10 other properties are in development across Mexico.

Hilton Furthers Expansion in Brazil with Debut of Curio Collection by Hilton Brand

Hilton  announces Curio Collection by Hilton's debut in Brazil with three new hotels, including the recently opened Qoya Hotel in Curitiba, and two additional hotels expected to join Hilton's growing portfolio in the country by the end of the year: Suryaa Hotel Pinhais and Qoya Hotel São Paulo. All three properties are managed by HCC Hotels.

RIU remains committed to Mexico and opens its third hotel in Costa Mujeres: Riu Latino

RIU Hotels & Resorts just inaugurated its third hotel in Costa Mujeres: the Riu Latino. The chain, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in Mexico this year, now has 21 hotels at the six most popular beach destinations in the country, as well as in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The Riu Latino, a five-star establishment with 24-hour all-inclusive services, offers all guests the amenities and facilities of Riu Classic Hotels, but with the added value of the exclusive service for which the adults-only resorts are known. Until now, it was reserved only for Riu Palace hotels.