Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the first two properties under its strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts. This initial phase of the relationship includes two hotels in Argentina, marking a significant step in Sonesta’s core LATAM market expansion goals.
The recently formed Royalton Hotels & Resorts announced today that it will officially take over the management of Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, beginning December 7, 2025.
Remington Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, announces its new role managing the luxurious Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa, set on Baja's most beautiful stretch of Pacific coastline in Mexico. This partnership underscores Remington’s commitment to delivering personalized, authentic, and memorable guest experiences at every turn, further solidifying its position as a leader in luxury hospitality in the vibrant Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) region.
During the launch, presented by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), recognition plaques were awarded to seven towns chosen as Peru's Best Tourism Villages in 2022 and 2023.
In a significant milestone, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in North America's tourism sector.
Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) announces it has assumed management operations and responsibilities for the Hilton Garden Inn San José City Mall, a 149-key hotel in Alajuela, Costa Rica, just outside the country’s capital of San José. Serving as Hilton Garden Inn’s 1000th property worldwide, the hotel is DHM’s second international property. As part of the strategic portfolio addition, DHM will embark on a comprehensive management strategy to maintain and improve the overall guest experience throughout the property, which opened this January.
Leading an official UNWTO delegation to Paraguay, Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met with President Abdo Benitez to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities for tourism in Paraguay and identify ways of working together to grow and the sector in both size and relevance. Paraguay currently serves as Chair of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas and is a member of its Executive Council. Such an active role in the mission of UNWTO underscores the government’s commitment to establishing the country as one of the region’s top tourist destinations and the sector as a driver of sustainable development.
Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, announced today the Company’s launch into South America by taking over management of a portfolio of six hotels in Peru, owned by Urbanova – one of Peru’s most notable real estate groups. The deal expands Highgate’s portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) to a total of 26 hotels and resorts, making it one of the largest hospitality management companies in this sought-after region.
Non-essential travel across the land border between the US and Mexico remains restricted 17 months on from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and this could have devastating impacts for Mexico’s tourism industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has embarked on a first official visit to Mexico. The visit of the high-level delegation further emphasises the unprecedented level of political support for tourism across the Americas as governments recognize the sector’s unique ability to drive economic and social recovery.
Quintana Roo Governor hailed for early adoption of WTTC Safe Travels StampSaudi Arabia recognised with Global Leader Award for historic inclusion of private sector in 2020 G20 Tourism Ministers meeting and the Leaders Declaration14 major awards announced by WTTC and presented at the hybrid event
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Government of Brazil to help the country's tourism sector recover and become a key driver of sustainable development. The statement of support came as Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili led a UNWTO delegation to meet with President Jair Bolsonaro and Minister of Tourism Marcelo Álvaro Antônio.
Nayara Resorts, known for its three properties in Costa Rica often ranked amongst the top hotels in the world, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Tánica hotels in Chile. This is Nayara's first foray beyond Costa Rica and they look forward to offering guests their incredible customer service and gracious hospitality, starting with Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa in Chile's Atacama Desert and Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa on Easter Island.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, today achieved a major milestone in Mexico - reaching 70 member hotels in the country with Marival Distinct Luxury Residences (Preferred Residences), Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites (Lifestyle Collection) and Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende (Legend Collection) joining its global portfolio, solidifying the country's position as the second largest hotel market for the brand after the United States. Occurring during the 20th year of the brand's presence in Mexico, the milestone marks an important step for Preferred Hotels & Resorts' growth strategy in Latin America.
Meliá Hotels International has been named in the ranking of the most important companies in Mexico in 2018 prepared by the Mexican magazine Expansión. The hotel company has also appeared in previous editions of the ranking.
Aqua-Aston Hospitality, a leading hotel and resort management group and an operating business of ILG (Nasdaq: ILG), announced the signing of Crocodile Bay Resort and the future Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hilton's Curio brand is a rapidly expanding global collection of distinctive, upper-upscale hotels and resorts that cater to passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences.
Catherine Rydell (center), Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Academy of Neurology, was the lucky winner of the impressive one-carat "Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Diamond" given away by Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Toronto on August 15, 2017.
Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts has selected Passages of Distinction as their Northeast and Midwest leisure sales representation company, effective immediately. One of the nation's leading sales and marketing representation companies, Passages of Distinction, owned by Sari Freeman and Brad Beaty, specializes in representing privately owned and managed luxury hotels and travel experiences worldwide. The company will oversee the development and implementation of leisure sales for Velas Resorts, comprised of Riviera Maya's Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta, in regions where they do not have dedicated staff - Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Natalie Smith as East Coast Sales Rep, effective immediately. In her new position, Smith oversees the development and implementation of sales along the East Coast of the United States for the luxury all-inclusive resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
Expedia® has named three Velas Resorts – Casa Velas, Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit - among the top 650 hotels on this year's Expedia Insiders' Select™ list. The Insiders' Select list formally recognizes the best hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.