Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that the brand has entered into a franchise agreement for branding the operation of Swissôtel Guayaquil, a new 300-room hotel currently under development in the largest and most populous city in Ecuador: Guayaquil.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management services agreement with 5 Star Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda for a Park Hyatt hotel in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Park Hyatt Foz do Iguaçu will become the first Park Hyatt hotel in Brazil and is expected to open in 2017.
Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the newly-built Hilton Panama, a 347-room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Panama City, Panama. With a privileged location in the heart of this booming city that offers panoramic ocean views, this newest hotel in Panama City opens its doors just in time to celebrate the Panama Canal's Centennial. To commemorate the occasion, Hilton Panama welcomes guests with special introductory rates starting at $129* per night.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (LSE: IHG) (NYSE: IHG) (ADRs), announces the opening of the new-build, 108-room Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The hotel is located in the heart of the Tegucigalpa's new financial and commercial district of Plaza San Rafael, and near the country's major financial institutions, including BAC Honduras, Banco Davivienda and BCIE (Central American Bank for Economic Integration). The Holiday Inn Express Tegucigalpa hotel is also connected to some of the main city thoroughfares such as Boulevard Morazan and is conveniently accessible to a variety of restaurants.
Meliá Hotels International announces a new major step in Latin America after the signature of a new framework agreement for the development and operation of 5 Innside by Meliá hotels in Venezuela, a country in which Meliá has significant brand recognition thanks to 15 years of successful management of the Gran Meliá Caracas Hotel, as well as other management projects under development.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Grupo Eco today announced the opening of Hyatt Place La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Hyatt Place La Paz is the second Hyatt Place hotel to open in Mexico and continues Hyatt's growth strategy in the country.
Sofitel, the only French luxury hotel brand with presence in all five continents around the world, announces its launch into Mexico with the grand opening of the Sofitel Mexico Reforma.
Meliá Hotels International continues its international growth in Colombia, one of the most dynamic markets in Latin America, with the announcement of the opening of the new Meliá Cartagena in Cartagena de Indias, scheduled for first quarter 2017. Cartagena is a strategic location in the Caribbean and one of the prime destinations for a vacations and business events.
Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands – announces Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, located on the shores of the famed vacation hot spot – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – to be completed in 2016. The 600-room property marks the brand's fourth Mexican destination and aligns with the company's aggressive international growth strategy. Catering to the diverse needs of modern travelers, the property will offer both family-friendly and adult-only sections.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (Playa) today announced plans to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun. Formerly Dreams Cancun, the resort's multi-million dollar renovation began June 1, and it is expected to reopen in late 2015 as Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The resort will be managed by Playa Resorts Management, the operational component of Playa Hotels & Resorts.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and HPV S.A. today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura in the city of Santiago, Chile. The opening marks the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Santiago and introduces the Hyatt Place brand to Chile and the South American continent.
Arturo Garcia Rosa, president of the South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (SAHIC) proudly announces the impressive line-up of CEOs who will be sharing the stage during the Conference's featured CEO panel discussion.
BOGOTA, Colombia & MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of an agreement to open eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America, including four in Peru and four in Chile, making it the biggest development for the brand in the region in recent years. The agreement is a continuation of the partnership between Hilton Worldwide and Colombia-based Metro Hotels, which last week opened Hampton by Hilton Cali, Colombia.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today the opening of Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel and Convention Center, near Brazil's northeast region of Recife. Sheraton Reserva do Paiva was developed by the Portuguese group Promovalor and Brazilian group Odebrecht Realizações Imobiliárias under a long-term management contract with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. It is the first international upper-upscale hotel in Reserva do Paiva, which is located approximately 30 minutes from Recife.
June 10, 2014 - The 2014 edition of SAHIC -- South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference- will be hosted at the JW Marriott Hotel in Quito, Ecuador, September 15-16, 2014. This annual event brings together more than 450 industry decision makers from 30 countries, and has established itself as the venue to uncover new development and investment opportunities in the region and establish new business relationships.
Viceroy Hotel Group and KIT Capital announced today their partnership in the redevelopment of Obra Pía, a UNESCO World Heritage site located within the exclusive Old City in Cartagena, Colombia. Upon completion in early 2016, Convento Obra Pía, Viceroy Cartagena, the hotel group's first branded property in South America, will boast 102 luxury guest rooms and lush public spaces anchored within a majestic. restored 17th-century convent, as well as approximately 15 cabanas at an affiliated site in the Rosario Islands, off the coast of Cartagena.
The 2014 Brasil Hospitality Investment Conference (BHIC), produced by Questex Hospitality + Travel, came to a successful close this month after bringing together nearly 200 global hospitality executives and investment professionals to explore how Brazilian companies can attract funding, manage risk and expand their brands at a global level.
SAHIC 2014, The 7th annual South American Hotel Investment & Tourism Conference 2014 (www.sahic.com) to be held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Quito, Ecuador September 15-16, 2014, has confirmed that Eric Danziger will be featured as the Conference's first "Inspirational Industry Icon" keynote speaker.
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.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (LON:IHG), (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), today announced the opening of the newHoliday Inn® Belo Horizonte Savassi hotel. Located in one of Brazil's largest cities and also one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this opening marks IHG's debut into Belo Horizonte.