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Palace Resorts
Press Release
April 3, 2017

Le Blanc Spa Resort Debuts its Second Property in Los Cabos

Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is pleased to announce the highly anticipated debut of luxurious, Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos in Fall 2017. The second property comes after the tremendous success of Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, the brand's flagship property and Cancun's #1 all-inclusive resort as designated by the TripAdvisor® community. The resort located on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula is the second property under the umbrella of Palace Resorts, a hospitality company with over 30 years of experience in the luxury all-inclusive market. This opulent beachfront property will feature the traditional facilities and over the top amenities Le Blanc Spa Resort is known for, including well-appointed designer suites, an award-winning 29,000 sq. ft. full-service spa with 25 treatment rooms, an incredible hydrotherapy facility, a 3,961 sq. ft. fitness center and wellness center, juice bars, four plunge pools, gourmet specialty cuisine, butler service, over 14,000 sq. ft. meeting space, four breakout rooms and much more.

Palace Resorts
Palace Resorts
Los Cabos, Mexico
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
March 21, 2017

Blackstone Announces Acquisition Of The Windsor Atlantica Hotel In Rio De Janeiro

Blackstone today announced that funds managed by its real estate business have agreed to acquire the Windsor Atlantica Hotel on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As part of the transaction, Blackstone has signed a management agreement with Hilton for this asset and following a period of transition plans to convert the hotel to the "Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana".

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Hilton
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Press Release
March 15, 2017

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel pipeline for February 2017

STR's February 2017 Pipeline Report shows 35,772 rooms in 203 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 12.2% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with February 2016.Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not include projects in the Unconfirmed stage.The region reported 13,943 rooms in 80 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 3.1% decrease in year-over- year comparisons. Two countries in the region reported more than 1,000 rooms In Construction:

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Mexico
Starwood Capital Group
Press Release
March 10, 2017

Hacienda Beach Club & Residences Unveils Plans For 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo

Hacienda, the 22-acre private residential community in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, unveiled plans today for its next phase of residences, a limited offering of 55 for-sale branded luxury "1 Homes" within the recently announced 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo. The first international residences from the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand, 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will expand on a legacy of excellence at Hacienda, which completely sold out its original 109 residences at Hacienda Beach Club in 2015. Uniquely located on the only year-round swimmable beach in Cabo, with direct views of the iconic Land's End and steps away from the most famous Marina in North America, the new 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will sit directly at the site of the famed Hacienda Hotel, host to the likes of Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnaz.

Starwood Capital Group
Starwood Capital Group
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
February 28, 2017

Hilton Expands Presence In Colombia With Signing Of Hilton Medellin

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Constructora Colpatria today announced the signing of a franchise license agreement to open Hilton Medellin, bringing the company's flagship brand to Colombia's second largest city. The multi-million project will be one of the largest real estate investments in Colombia this year. The 25-story, 206-room new-build development is planned to open in Q2 2019.

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Hilton
Medellin, Colombia
Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
February 23, 2017

Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara Opens in Mexico

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara, the fourth Hyatt Regency hotel in Mexico. With this hotel, the Hyatt Regency brand is marking its return to the city of Guadalajara as part of the mixed use Andares development, a successful luxury commercial complex.

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Hyatt
Guadalajara, Mexico
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Press Release
February 15, 2017

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel pipeline for January 2017

STR's January 2017 Pipeline Report shows 33,833 rooms in 199 hotel projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 4.4% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with January 2016.Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not include projects in the Unconfirmed stage.The region reported 12,818 rooms in 81 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 9.4% decrease in year-over-year comparisons. Among the region's key markets, Central Mexico (4,741 rooms in 36 projects) reported the largest number of rooms In Construction.

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Mexico
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Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
February 3, 2017

Hyatt Announces Plans for First Hyatt Place Hotel in Aruba

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Pelca Development V.B.A. for a Hyatt Place hotel within the Aruba Airport Business Center in Oranjestad, Aruba. The 116-room hotel will be the first Hyatt Place hotel in Aruba, adjacent to the Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA), and will provide guests with a relaxing and uncomplicated place to pause before beginning the next leg of their journey.

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Hyatt
Aruba
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Press Release
January 25, 2017

New development by Sheraton soars over Cartagena’s coast

Sheraton adds to its list of Colombian hotels with a new opening set for March 2017. Sheraton Cartagena is a 5-star, new build development with a key count of 256 and will be located on a narrow finger of land jutting out from the city's peninsula towards the Isla de Tierra Bomba. Cartagena, located on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is the country's fifth largest city and has been a popular tourist haunt for many decades. Colombia has seen increased peace and prosperity in the recent past and its tourism industry has benefited enormously from these calmer times.

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Cartagena, Colombia
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Press Release
January 20, 2017

Hard Rock Hotel Papagayo to Open 2019 in Costa Rica

Hard Rock International announced plans to bring the Hard Rock Hotels experience to Costa Rica with the all- inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Papagayo, Costa Rica. Hard Rock, in collaboration with Sunwing Travel Group, is set to open Costa Rica's first Hard Rock Hotel by early 2019. The brand's strategic partnership with Sunwing Travel Group, the largest tour operator in North America, provides the perfect opportunity for future growth within the region. With Hard Rock and Sunwing Travel Group's shared vision of providing authentic experiences in word-class destinations, this new partnership paves the way for potential collaborations in both the Caribbean and Latin America.

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Costa Rica
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
January 20, 2017

Hilton Furthers Growth in Colombia with Signing of Hilton Bogota Corferias

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Corferias to operate a new build Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the convention and exhibition center of Bogota, Colombia. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new 414-room Hilton Bogota Corferias will extend the company's presence in Colombia, where Hilton currently has a portfolio of 13 operating hotels and approximately 10 under development.

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Hilton
Bogota, Colombia
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG)
Press Release
January 18, 2017

Cachet Hospitality Group Set To Unveil Cachet Beach Hotel, New Resort Destination In Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

CACHET Hospitality Group (CHG) and Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa announced today the debut of Cachet Beach Hotel & Beach Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The opening represents the first phase of Cachet Corazon, CHG's first dual-branded resort destination; the second phase, Cachet Deluxe Los Cabos, is set for completion in 2018. Boasting 77 stylishly re-imagined rooms, a sizzling Beach Club, Aleta Seafood Grill, Bar and Sun Deck, three chill wet areas and rejuvenating spa experiences at Spa Ritual, Cachet Beach redefines beach chic for the modern traveler.

Cachet Hotel Group (CHG)
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Press Release
January 13, 2017

IHG Breaks Ground on Two New-Build Staybridge Suites® Hotels in Guanajuato, Mexico

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, and the largest global hotel company in Mexico, today announces the groundbreaking on two new-build 120-room Staybridge Suites® hotels in the Mexican cities of Irapuato and Silao. Both properties will be operated by Grupo Presidente®, one of IHG's long-term partners in Mexico.The Staybridge Suites Irapuato hotel will be located eight miles north of downtown Irapuato along Federal Highway 45 and in close proximity to the Marabis Plaza, home to retail and food and beverage outlets. The Staybridge Suites Silao hotel will be situated in the Guanajuato Inland Port, the main business park in the Bajio region, and next to the Del Bajio International Airport. Both nine- story hotels will be located in the state of Guanajuato and are slated to open in late 2017.

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IHG
Guanajuato, Mexico
Casa Chameleon Hotels
Press Release
January 3, 2017

New luxe villa hotel to open in Las Catalinas Costa Rica February 2017

Modern travellers seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience filled with immersive culture, adventure and romance will love the new Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas hotel opening February 2017.

Casa Chameleon Hotels
Casa Chameleon Hotels
Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Press Release
December 19, 2016

IHG Announces Opening of Holiday Inn Resort® Hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort® Mazatlan hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico. The new-build 164-room beachfront property is the first Holiday Inn Resort in Sinaloa State and the fourth in Mexico, joining the Holiday Inn Resort Acapulco, Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos and the recently opened Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa properties.

IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG
Mazatlan, Mexico
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Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
December 13, 2016

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya Opens In Mexico

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the official opening of Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. Joining internationally acclaimed eco-destination Mayakoba, the premium oceanfront property helps bring an exciting new experience to the locale, immersing guests in a hidden paradise with six miles of freshwater canals surrounded by exotic mangroves, lagoons, flora and fauna as well as tropical birds. The setting transports guests into a lush natural environment where locally inspired experiences, cuisine and personalized service are brought to life. Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya marks the first Mexico property for the lifestyle brand. To celebrate the grand opening, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is offering guests a complimentary third night plus breakfast when booking a three or more night stay by February 15, 2017 for visits from January 6-April 8, 2017. See below for terms.

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Hyatt
Playa del Carmen-Solidaridad, Mexico
New World Hospitality
Press Release
December 8, 2016

Rosewood Mandarina in Mexico to Open in 2019

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by RLH Properties, a company created by BK Partners, to manage Rosewood Mandarina which will open in 2019 as Rosewood's fifth property in Mexico. Located on the west coast of Mexico just 30 minutes' drive from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, the resort will be situated in the breathtaking region of Riviera Nayarit. Rich with a culture that is as colorful as the exotic flora, the Nayarit region is renowned for its diverse landscape with lagoons, rivers, volcanoes, almost 200 miles of beach along the Pacific Ocean, abundant vegetation, and mountains to the west.

Rosewood Hotel Group
Rosewood Hotel Group
Mexico
Global Hyatt Corporation
Press Release
December 8, 2016

Hyatt Regency Brand Makes Its Debut in Colombia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Cartagena, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Colombia. The opening of the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Colombia is a milestone for Hyatt as it continues to focus on the development of the Hyatt Regency brand across Latin America.

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Hyatt
Cartagena, Colombia
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
December 6, 2016

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand to Debut in Heart of Latin America

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Grupo Cartes today announced the signing of a management agreement to operate a new build Hilton hotel and residences in Asuncion, Paraguay – bringing the company's flagship brand to a new country. Hilton Asuncion will form part of a 600,000-square-foot mixed use complex featuring a broadcasting building, corporate offices, Hilton branded residences and parking spaces. Scheduled to open in 2021, the hotel will operate 180 guest rooms and 50 Hilton branded residences.

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HiltonWorldwide, Paraguay
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
December 2, 2016

DoubleTree by Hilton Welcomes New Hotel in Mexico’s Capital

DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 13 industry-leading brands, announces the opening of its newest hotel in Mexico City - the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mexico City Santa Fe. Strategically located adjacent to the Expo Santa Fe Mexico Convention Center in the city's new corporate district, the hotel will undergo a multimillion dollar renovation to be unveiled during 2017. The 172-room DoubleTree by Hilton property is part of a dual brand development, which will include a 189-room Hilton Garden Inn expected to open late 2017.

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Mexico City, Mexico
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