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ZEL Begins Its International Expansion by Signing a New Hotel in the Mexican Pacific

Zel, the lifestyle hotel brand resulting from a partnership between tennis superstar Rafa Nadal and the Meliá Hotels International group, has just signed an agreement for its first Mexican hotel. Operating under the name Zel Sayulita, this new property represents an important milestone in the brand's growth strategy and its goal to take unique Mediterranean lifestyle-inspired experiences to world-renowned destinations.

ZEL
Sayulita, Mexico
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Hilton Expands Mexico All-Inclusive Portfolio with Signing of Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun’s Hotel Zone

Today, global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a management agreement for the 540-room Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort. Now accepting reservations and expected to open in November of this year, the newly-renovated property bolsters Hilton's all-inclusive presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, where Hilton currently has nine all-inclusive resorts. Centrally located in Cancun's popular Hotel Zone, the resort is just 10 miles from Cancun International Airport, is nestled along 600 feet of pristine beachfront between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon, and features world-class culinary concepts and bars, family-friendly amenities, several pools and more. The property, formerly known as Royal Uno All-Inclusive Resort & Spa, is owned by Tortuga Resorts and will be managed by Hilton.

Hilton
Cancún, Mexico
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Our Habitas to Open in the Coastal Oaxacan Hideaway of Mazunte, Marking Its Fourth Home in Mexico

Our Habitas, the innovative and sustainably-led brand disrupting the global hotel industry, is set to expand its presence in North America this November with the launch of Our Habitas Mazunte, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Nestled amidst jungle treetops with breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline and a private beach club, this enchanting sustainable hideaway invites travelers to connect with each other while exploring the region's natural beauty, local food and world famous surf breaks.

Habitas
Mazunte, Mexico
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Montage International to Develop Montage and Pendry Resorts in Punta Mita

Montage International and DINE have reached an agreement for the development of both a Montage and a Pendry resort within the 1,500-acre, private peninsula master-development community of Punta Mita in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. Set to open in 2026, the new resorts will include Montage Punta Mita with branded Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita with branded Pendry Residences. The resorts will feature luxurious amenities including Spa Montage, Spa Pendry, an array of food & beverage offerings, outdoor sporting experiences, and a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces. Guests of both properties will also enjoy access to the amenities of the broader Punta Mita development, including two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses, five residential beach clubs, ocean adventures through the Punta Mita Ocean Sports team and more.

Montage Hotels & Resorts
Punta Mita, Mexico
Renovation

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo (Costa Rica) will undergo a multi-million-dollar enhancement project to debut in Fall 2023

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo is introducing a modern reflection of the coastal resort lifestyle with the addition of Virador Beach Club, a barefoot luxury escape; Wellness Shala to give a home to the resort's expansive wellbeing offerings; transformation of Kids For All Seasons and Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course renovation focusing on sustainability.

Four Seasons
Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
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JW Marriott Mexico City unveils newly renovated guest rooms and suites

JW Marriott Mexico City, nestled in the heart of Mexico City's prestigious Polanco District is pleased to share the completed renovations of its guest rooms and suites, the first phase of an ongoing total property transformation. The new rooms, which underwent a full refurbishment and modernization, have been designed to ensure the iconic hotel continues to meet the needs of today's most discerning local and international luxury travelers. Phase two will bring this illustrious hotel into a new era of luxury by Fall 2023, with a complete renovation of the entrances and lobby, as well as four new culinary concepts including a bar and mezcal room alongside 2800 sq. ft of re-imagined meeting spaces all of which are rooted in the social, physical, and historical elements of Polanco.

JW Marriott
Ciudad de México, Mexico
Opening

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo to the Galapagos Islands

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, hits a triple milestone with the opening of Hotel Indigo Galapagos on the island of San Cristobal. Located in the heart of the "Enchanted Islands," home to unique endemic flora and fauna as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel marks the first IHG property in this volcanic archipelago and the brand's debut in South America.

Indigo
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
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Hyatt reveals plans for its all-inclusive brand in Mexico through the addition of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced plans for the 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, which is expected to open later this year, further expanding the Inclusive Collection in Mexico and strengthening Hyatt's brand footprint. The new resort will join the Inclusive Collection, the world's largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts comprised of ten distinct brands.

Secrets Impression Resorts & Spas
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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Costa Rica’s El Mangroove Unveils Renovation and Expansion

Since the nature-inspired resort opened in 2014, guests have flocked to El Mangroove to explore the unparalleled natural beauty of the Gulf of Papagayo. That's if they could book a spot at the all-suite property. Now, after a thoughtful, six-month renovation, the retreat is even more welcoming. Thirty-six new suites have been added to the property, which rests on 17 acres of beachfront forest, surrounded by mangroves. While they increase the capacity of El Mangroove by a third, the new suites blend seamlessly into the environment, as the entire resort was designed around the existing Guanacaste and Guacimo trees.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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New Kimpton Opening in Honduras this Summer

Upon its opening in the Summer of 2023, Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa will become Roatán's first international branded hospitality offering. Owned and developed by Vista Capital, the new resort will completely reimagine the previous Grand Roatán Caribbean Resort, to now offer 119 luxury guest rooms and suites, four dining and beverage outlets, destination worthy spa retreat, and nearly 6,000 square feet of meeting and events spaces. Ideally situated on Roatán's West Bay Beach with premiere access to the dropoff point of The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa will provide an island retreat like no other, offering a luxury guest experience full of indulgence, relaxation, and exciting adventure. The property aims to demonstrate its profound respect for its local communities and the surrounding environment by celebrating the craftsmanship of local artisans and incorporating sustainably-driven infrastructure into the resort's overall design.

Kimpton
West Bay, Honduras
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Velas Resorts Announces Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos Opening Late 2023

Velas Resorts announces Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, a new resort and concept in the all inclusive space with the excellence that just earned Grand Velas Los Cabos the Forbes Travel Guide's prestigious five star rating. Opening in late 2023, the boutique hotel will be Velas Resorts' third property in Los Cabos. Adults only, it will be a stylish sanctuary, its own world of relaxation, pampering, with the personal service for which Velas Resorts is known. A special perk, guests of Grand Velas Boutique will have access to sister property Grand Velas Los Cabos' five gourmet dinner restaurants led by top chefs and four bars with no additional charge.

Velas Resorts
San José del Cabo, Mexico
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Hilton Expands Presence in Mexico with the Debut of Hilton Monterrey

Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Monterrey, located in the business and financial district of the capital city of Nuevo León, Mexico. With an emphasis on efficient design and conscious travel, from its farm-to-table restaurant and energy-conserving technology, the 225-room property provides a modern urban oasis with the intuitive service and world-class amenities of Hilton Hotels & Resorts to deliver an exceptional stay for mindful business and leisure travelers.

Hilton
Monterrey, Mexico