Development Central & South America Press Releases

September 22, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth in Latin America with the Signing of Sheraton Santos Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its long-established presence in Brazil will expand with the signing of Sheraton® Santos Hotel, owned by local real estate developer Grupo Mendes, marking the company's 10th hotel in the country. The signing comes on the heels of the recent reopening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel in May and, fitting for the Sheraton brand, will be the first international upper-upscale hotel in Santos in the state of São Paulo.

Starwood

Santos, Brazil

Press Release

September 18, 2015

Hyatt Place Tegucigalpa Debuts in Honduras

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and LATAM Hotels Corp announce the opening of Hyatt Place Tegucigalpa, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Honduras located in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. The hotel brings the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings, to the Central American country.

Hyatt

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Press Release

September 18, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton Enters Colombia with Two New Hotel Signings in Bogotá

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today the signing of two franchise license agreements to convert two Hoteles Cosmos hotels in Bogotá into DoubleTree by Hilton properties, marking the entry of the brand into Colombia. DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93 and DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100 are expected to open in December 2015 and February 2016, respectively. Both hotels will be operated by Cosmos Hotels, one of Colombia's most-recognized hotel brands for over thirty years.

Hilton

Bogota, Colombia

Press Release

August 19, 2015

Karisma Introduces the New Build El Dorado Seaside Suites Near Tulum, Mexico

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning luxury hotel collection which owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, is pleased to introduce the new El Dorado Seaside Suites located near Mexico's historic and picturesque Tulum Mayan Ruins. The new build beachfront property will deliver the ultimate five-star tropical getaway as part of Karisma's signature Gourmet Inclusive® Experience, with 192 spacious swim-up and infinity suites – each with its own pool on a private terrace or balcony – and one of the largest spas in all of Riviera Maya. It will neighbor the former El Dorado Seaside Suites site (now Sensimar Seaside Suites), meeting the demand of discerning guests with access to even more quality offerings.

Karisma

Tulum, Mexico

Press Release

August 12, 2015

IHG Announces the Opening of the First Holiday Inn® Hotel in Mexico City's Santa Fe District

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the first Holiday Inn® hotel in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City. The 95-room new-build property is located in west Mexico City, close to corporate offices, entertainment and shopping, including Centro Comercial Santa Fe, the country's largest shopping center. Santa Fe is one of the city's major business districts, home to many international and Mexican companies.

IHG

Mexico City, Mexico

Press Release

July 31, 2015

Courtyard by Marriott Makes its Chilean Debut With the Opening of Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Las Condes

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile. The hotel is situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott in the Las Condes business district filled with restaurants, bars and shops, the Courtyard will offer easy access to all of Santiago including the renowned Mall Parque Arauco and Araucano Park, located a few steps away from the hotel and some of the best views of the Andes Mountains.

Marriott

Santiago, Chile

Press Release

July 20, 2015

SAHIC Proudly Presents 6 Global Hospitality Executives at its Prestigious Leadership Panels

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.

SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences

Lima, Peru

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July 16, 2015

Hilton Hotels & Resorts adds Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of the 355-room Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, a 15-acre beachfront oasis in Palm Beach, Aruba. With a privileged location on picturesque white sand beaches, this upscale resort in Aruba welcomes travelers to one of the Caribbean's most desired destinations.

Hilton

Aruba

Press Release

July 15, 2015

W Hotels Worldwide to Enter Another Dynamic Market in Latin America with W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced an agreement with Desarrollos Hoteleros Guanacaste S.A. (DHG) to debut the iconic W brand in Costa Rica. W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal will be the brand's first tropical escape in Latin America, redefining the local luxury resort experience with its cutting-edge design, energetic DNA and Whatever/Whenever service philosophy, all set against a backdrop of spectacular shorelines, vast volcanoes and magnificent mountain ranges.

Starwood

Reserva Conchal, Costa Rica

Press Release

July 14, 2015

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa to Open in Fall 2015

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the debut of JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015. The 299-room luxury beachfront resort, designed by renowned architect Jim Olson in collaboration with Mexico City-based design firm IDEA Asociados, is dedicated to cherishing and showcasing Los Cabos' natural environment and traditions. "A rich destination with a deep cultural narrative, our newest resort property will provide guests with first-hand luxury experiences and unexpected discoveries in a captivating part of the world," said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President, Luxury Brand Management & Guest Experience at Marriott International. "JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa combines local flavor, world-class design by Jim Olson and JW Marriott's signature service to offer an authentic and enriching experience to guests." .

Marriott

Los Angeles, Mexico

Press Release

July 9, 2015

Auberge Resorts Collection Expands To Central America With Management Of Hacienda AltaGracia In Costa Rica

Auberge Resorts Collection, owner and operator of boutique luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, announced today plans to manage Hacienda AltaGracia, a luxury resort teeming with life-altering experiences that officially opened in June 2015 in the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon in the southern region of Costa Rica. Originally conceived and developed by Costa Rican native Alberto J. Esquivel as a family retreat and coffee farm in this storied agricultural town, the resort is an esteemed member of The Leading Hotels of the World and is being rebranded as Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort, beginning in July 2015.

Auberge Collection

Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica

Press Release

June 30, 2015

Starwood Breaks Ground on First Oceanfront Resort in Los Cabos

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced that the company broke ground on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos over the weekend. The resort, owned by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, SA de CV, will span 33 acres and include an extensive spa, residences, vacation ownership units and a private beach club. Slated to open in June 2017, Solaz will be Starwood's first Luxury Collection hotel in Los Cabos and the brand's seventh hotel in Mexico, following the recent conversion of Las Alcobas in Mexico City.

Starwood

Los Cabos, Mexico

Press Release

June 2, 2015

Sheraton Returns to Barra da Tijuca in Brazil with the Opening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its global powerhouse Sheraton® brand has returned to Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro's exclusive modern enclave, featuring some of the city's best beaches and future home of the 2016 Rio Olympics. With the opening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel today, Starwood now has two distinct Sheraton hotels covering the city's key locations, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with Condominio do Edificio Sheraton Barra.

Starwood

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Press Release

June 2, 2015

Grand Hyatt Brand To Expand To Mexico With New Luxury Resort Destination

The Grand Hyatt brand announced today that it will add a new resort, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, to its world-class portfolio when the hotel opens on the Riviera Maya along the Caribbean Sea on June 15, 2015.

Hyatt

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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June 2, 2015

Fibra Inn Announces the Acquisition of the Holiday Inn Reynosa Industrial Poniente Hotel & Hampton Inn by Hilton Hermosillo Hotel

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 today the formalization of the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Reynosa Industrial Poniente hotel, located in the state of Tamaulipas and the Hampton Inn by Hilton Hermosillo, located in the state of Sonora.

Fibra Inn

Mexico

Press Release

May 8, 2015

Nobu Hospitality And RCD Resorts Announce Nobu Hotel Los Cabos

Nobu Hospitality announces Nobu Hotel Los Cabos in collaboration with RCD Resorts, the first-ever Nobu Hotel in Mexico. Scheduled to open in 2017, this upcoming resort will be situated on the shores of the famed vacation hotspot – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The 200-room property marks Nobu Hospitality's ninth hotel, and is the second joint property between Nobu Hospitality and RCD Resorts following the announcement of the Nobu Hotel Eden Roc Miami Beach. Nobu Hospitality is a private company owned by Chef Nobu, Robert DeNiro and Meir Teper.

Nobu

Los Cabos, Mexico

Press Release

May 8, 2015

La Quinta Arrives In Chile With An LQ Hotel Near Santiago Airport

Chile will be the first country in the southern cone in La Quinta's expansion strategy in Latin America, with a franchise agreement for an LQ Hotel by La Quinta with the Chilean company Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Profit Summit Limitada. The hotel, which will feature 100 rooms, spacious lobby, fitness center, indoor pool, meeting space and a business center, will open its doors in 2017 in the Pudahuel area, close to Santiago's international airport. With over 47 years of experience and more than 870 La Quinta Inn & Suites and La Quinta Inn hotels located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and with LQ Hotel locations open or in the pipeline in Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala and Nicaragua, La Quinta is extremely pleased and excited about the introduction of the La Quinta brand in Chile.

La Quinta

Santiago, Chile

Press Release

May 5, 2015

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Announces Opening Of Hilton Hotel In San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the 123-room Hilton San Luis Potosi hotel in Mexico. This newest addition to Hilton Worldwide's portfolio in Mexico welcomes travelers to one of the only full-service upscale accommodation options in the city.

Hilton

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Press Release

April 29, 2015

Montage Hotels & Resorts Announces Plans For Montage Los Cabos

Montage Hotels & Resorts, the hotel and resort management company behind the renowned collection of Montage hotels, resorts and residences, announces plans to develop and operate its newest seaside resort on the sweeping shores of Santa Maria Bay in Los Cabos, Mexico. Set within the exclusive new enclave of Maravilla Los Cabos and perched upon the premier beachfront in all of Cabo, Montage Los Cabos will feature 122 expansive guestrooms and suites, along with 52 Montage Residences. Montage Los Cabos' location, including 39-acres on the white sand beach and azure waters of Santa Maria Bay, will offer spectacular views and immediate, walk-in access to the finest swimming, diving and snorkeling in the region. Montage Los Cabos will be the first international destination for Montage Hotels & Resorts, and is anticipated to open late 2017.

Montage

Cabos, Mexico

Press Release

April 28, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth in Mexico with the Signing of Sheraton Cozumel Resort

Gaining momentum in markets across Latin America , Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it has signed an agreement with Inmobiliaria Punta Tormentos S.A. de C.V. to introduce its world-renowned Sheraton ® brand to Cozumel, Mexico . Sheraton Cozumel Resort , slated to open in early 2018, will be located on an idyllic island in the Yucatan Peninsula , with sweeping views of the Caribbean . The new resort will increase the Sheraton brand's portfolio to six hotels in Mexico and 37 in the region.

Starwood

Cozumel, Mexico