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Press Release
July 22, 2014

Hard Rock International Announces New Beachfront Hotel in Cabo San Lucas

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.

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Hard Rock
Cabo, Mexico
Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
July 17, 2014

Hyatt and Playa Hotels & Resorts Introduce Hyatt Ziva Cancun

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.

Global Hyatt Corporation
Hyatt
Cancun, Mexico
Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
July 15, 2014

Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura Opens In Chile

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.

Global Hyatt Corporation
Hyatt
Santiago, Chile
1st South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference
Press Release
July 9, 2014

SAHIC Proudly Presents 8 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.

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SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences
Quito, Ecuador
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
June 24, 2014

Hilton Worldwide Set to Triple Presence in Peru and Chile with Signing of Eight Hampton Hotels

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.

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Hilton
Peru
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Press Release
June 23, 2014

Starwood Debuts Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel and Convention Center near Recife, Brazil

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.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starwood
Recife, Brazil
1st South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference
Press Release
June 17, 2014

SAHIC Encourages Presentations of Investment Projects in South America

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.

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SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences
Quito, Ecuador
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Viceroy Hotel Group
Press Release
June 5, 2014

Viceroy Hotel Group To Open Convento Obra Pia, Viceroy Cartagena

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.

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Viceroy
Cartagena, Colombia
Questex Hospitality + Travel
Press Release
May 23, 2014

2014 Brasil Hospitality Investment Conference Declared a Success

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.

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Questex
Brazil
1st South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference
Press Release
May 12, 2014

SAHIC Announces Eric Danziger as Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker at September Conference in Quito, Ecuador

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.

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SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences
Quito, Ecuador
Fibra inn
Press Release
May 6, 2014

Fibra Inn Announces Acquisition of Hotel Mexico Plaza Silao, to Be Converted to Wyndham Garden

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.

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Fibra Inn
Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Press Release
May 2, 2014

IHG® Announces Its First Hotel in Belo Horizonte with Holiday Inn® Brand Hotel

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.

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IHG
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Press Release
April 30, 2014

IHG Announces the Opening of the Holiday Inn Express Rio Branco Hotel in Brazil

MIAMI -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (LON:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express® Rio Branco hotel. The new-build hotel is just a short distance from Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport and is also accessible via the Transoceanica Highway and two key Peruvian ports. The 110-room hotel is owned by Inter Oceanica Hotelaria Ltda and is franchised by an affiliate of IHG.

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IHG
Rio Branco, Brazil
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Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
April 28, 2014

Hyatt House Brand to Enter Mexico

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans to introduce its Hyatt House extended stay brand in Mexico with the signing of a franchise agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Fideicomiso de Actividad Empresarial for Hyatt House Santa Fe in Mexico City. The hotel is expected to open in 2016, and it will be managed by Grupo Presidente, one of Mexico’s leading hotel operators.

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Hyatt
Mexico
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
April 25, 2014

Hilton Worldwide Continues Growth in Colombia with Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Santa Marta

Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Grupo Fawcett to operate a new build Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the Caribbean port city of Santa Marta, Colombia. Scheduled to open in 2016, this new Hilton Garden Inn hotel in one of Colombia's leading tourist destinations serves as an example of the company's continued expansion efforts in Colombia. "We're thrilled to enter Colombia with our first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Santa Marta," said Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn."Hilton Garden Inn hotels offer cost-conscious travelers convenience and excellent customer service. Our goal is to become the mid-scale lodging option of choice among both business and leisure travelers in the communities where we operate."Forming part of the award- winning, mid-priced brandthat delivers high quality and value, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta will be strategically located in Bellavista, an area near downtown and the historic city, just a few blocks from the sprawling marina and some of the area's best dining. The hotel will be 20 minutes from Simon Bolivar International Airport."Colombia continues to provide expansion opportunities, with Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta representing our seventh development in the country," said Danny Hughes, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, Hilton Worldwide. "The country's expanding economy and dedicated efforts to attract both domestic and international travelers have had a positive impact on tourism growth. We are excited to introduce our brands to new areas of this remarkable destination and happy to be doing so with Grupo Fawcett." Welcoming guests to Colombia's oldest surviving city, the 15-story Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta will offer 132 guest rooms, all featuring comfortable beds with fresh, white, cozy duvets and crisp linens to help guests sleep deep. Rooms will also be outfitted with an ergonomic desk chair and oversized work desk, high-definition flat- screen television, easy-to-set alarm clock with MP3 connectivity, and a "hospitality center" that features a mini refrigerator and coffee maker. Dining options will include a full service restaurant and lobby lounge offering freshly prepared full, cooked-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel will also feature the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® shop with a selection of delicious readymade meals, beverages and snacks. Recreational facilities will boast a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary fitness center featuring premium cardio and strength training equipment. Travelers to Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta will also have access to comfortable and efficient meeting space, and signature Hilton Garden Inn brand attributes such as complimentary Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business center."We are proud to welcome tourists, companies and corporate guests to enjoy the beauty of Santa Marta, its services and work facilities in our new Hilton Garden Inn hotel. We will certainly make a difference within the existing market and offer the best accommodation option in the heart of the city," said Juan Manuel Fawcett, Grupo Fawcett.Accessible via direct flights from Bogota and Medellin, Colombia, Santa Marta is the oldest city in the country. Known as a sister city of Miami Beach, Florida, this Caribbean haven welcomes visitors with everything from beaches and mountain ranges to national forests and cultural heritage. The hotel will participate in Hilton HHonors®, the only guest rewards program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® for the same stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at more than 4,000 hotels worldwide.Hilton Worldwide currently has a portfolio of 59 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in Latin America, including five hotels in Colombia. The company is actively pursuing additional Latin American growth opportunities and currently has a development pipeline that includes a number of projects in Colombia.For more information about this hotel and upcoming openings of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand, please visit hiltongardeninn.com or news.hgi.com.

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Santa Marta, Colombia
Logo 'HVS International'
Press Release
April 24, 2014

HVS and HotelInvest Establish a Partnership in São Paulo

HVS, the world's leading hospitality consulting and services organization, and HotelInvest, reference advisors for hotel investment in Brazil, today announced the inking of a partnership to jointly operate in Brazil and South America. According to the agreement, HVS will offer its Consulting and Valuation services through a São Paulo office, allowing the client base of both parties to access best practices and updated information on local and global market trends, knowledge and experience. Stephen Rushmore Jr., President and CEO of HVS emphasized on the tremendous potential the South American market holds for the firm saying, "The opening of our São Paulo office is a reflection of our desire to continue to be a part of the growth story building up in South America. Its hospitality sector has been receiving a lot of positive investor interest in recent times, and we look forward to strengthening our presence and reach in the continent by providing industry-leading advice and services to our potential clients in this part of the world."" HotelInvest's extensive experience and knowledge of the Brazilian market, acquired from more than 15 years of operations, will allow the identification of opportunities for development, in line with strategic plans of international groups interested in investing in Brazil and other countries of the region. "With the support of HVS's global expertise in the area of hospitality intelligence and consulting, HotelInvest will further strengthen its strategy to expand business throughout the region" informs HotelInvest's Associate Director Diogo Canteras, who shall also lead the team at HVS's São Paulo office. 

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São Paulo, Brazil
Press Release
April 10, 2014

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Announces Opening of Park Inn by Radisson Bogota

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the opening ofPark Inn® by Radisson Bogota. Located at Cra 18 No 93-97, it is the brand's first property in Colombia.

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RIU Hotels (Spain)
Press Release
April 8, 2014

RIU Opens the 573-room Riu Playa Blanca in Panama

RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened its second hotel in Panama, which has involved a total investment of 100 million Dollars. The Riu Playa Blanca, located in Coclé province, joins the hotel Riu Plaza Panama which has recently celebrated its third birthday. With this project, RIU extends its hotel range and offers its guests the chance to enjoy a holiday in Panama that combines a city break with a relaxing stay on the beachfront with 24 hours All Inclusive service.

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RIU
Panama
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
April 3, 2014

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Debuts New Hotel in Mexico with Opening of Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe, a 260-room new-build Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Santa Fe, Mexico City. Forming part of Samara – one of the five largest mixed-use complexes in Mexico – Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe will welcome guests with special introductory rates starting at $99* per night. "We are excited to open our seventh Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Mexico, as we continue our brand's expansion throughout Latin America," said Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "The stylish Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe will welcome travelers with Hilton hospitality and introduce our signature brand elements in this bustling city." Strategically located on a prominent intersection of the Santa Fe business district, this Hilton hotel in Mexico City conveniently connects guests with offices, retail centers, dining and entertainment options offered within the Samara complex. A striking exterior invites guests to a sophisticated lobby featuring distinct work, socializing and relaxation areas, while a design inspired by natural materials and traditional Mexican elements embraces travelers at every turn. All aspects of this new hotel in Mexico were carefully designed to ensure guests enjoy a world-class experience throughout their stay including everything from upscale accommodation and delectable dining to flexible meeting space and indulgent rooftop pool and fitness center. Danny Hughes, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, Hilton Worldwide said, "We are committed to growing our footprint throughout all of Latin America and are thrilled at our development momentum in Mexico. Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe is our 31st hotel in the country and perfectly complements our growing portfolio in this exceptional destination." Ideal for both business and leisure travelers, the upscale Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe features 260 guest rooms, including executive floor rooms, suites and extended stay suites all outfitted with the Hilton Serenity Collection™ of amenities boasting plush bedding, high-definition flat screen television, alarm clock with MP3 player connection, wireless Internet access and more. Guests staying in an executive room or suite enjoy the added benefit of the hotel's executive floor service and executive lounge, offering light snacks and beverages in a relaxed and scholarly ambiance. Culinary options are plentiful as guests can enjoy the hotel's signature dining at Madera Restaurant, or experience the area's surrounding gastronomic finds. Bringing a fresh and authentic concept to the neighborhood, Madera (meaning "wood" in Spanish) delivers innovative and traditional dishes, inspired by seasonal ingredients and the rich culinary history of Mexico City – many prepared in the restaurant's wood burning oven. Guests can also enjoy light snacks and refreshing cocktails at Cielo, the hotel's stunning rooftop bar, and the Lobby Lounge, a lively gathering place. A great base for events and business travelers, the Hilton hotel in Mexico City's Santa Fe area provides more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including a ballroom elegantly designed with warm textured wood feature walls and contemporary chandeliers. The mezzanine level offers a business center including six boardrooms, all boasting cutting edge work spaces and seamlessly integrated technology for maximum efficiency, while the rooftop level – a unique asset in the city – acts as a flexible space perfectly designed for private events. Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only guest rewards program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® for the same stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at more than 4,000 hotels worldwide. Hilton Worldwide currently has a portfolio of 31 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in Mexico. For more information and reservations, visit www.santafemexico.hilton.com or call 1-800-HILTONS. *Rates do not include taxes, service charges, incidental charges or gratuities and are subject to change without notice. Blackout dates, early departure fees, and length of stay, deposit and cancellation restrictions may apply. Other restrictions apply.

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Mexico City, Mexico
Jones Lang LaSalle
Press Release
April 3, 2014

Mexican Hotel Transaction Volumes to Reach $700 Million in 2014

The Caribbean-like beaches, desert vistas and mountain ranges in Mexico have earned the country a top spot among the 15 most-visited destinations worldwide, drawing more than 23 million visitors a year. Strong tourist demand and budding economic and political environments are creating a positive outlook for the lodging sector, driving institutional investment into the region.

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JLL
Mexico
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