Preparing for the World Cup Means Rethinking Demand, Not Just Scaling It
Luis-Rene Sanchez of Aimbridge LATAM warns Mexico hotels must prepare pricing, operations, and talent strategies now, not during the 2026 World Cup event.
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Sandos Hotels & Resorts Debuts Additions and Renovations Across its Mexico Portfolio
After a busy year of development, Sandos Hotels & Resorts is proud to debut upgrades at all four of its unconventional all-inclusive properties. Upholding its sterling reputation as a purveyor of premier hospitality on Mexico’s west and east coasts, the Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels’ new offerings showcase a brand-new upscale resort tower, new and improved restaurants and bars, elevated amenities, curated programming and more.
Creating an Oasis in the City at the Andaz Mexico City Condesa
Come springtime, Mexico City (CDMX) is set ablaze in enchanting swathes of lavender and mauve as the Jacaranda trees enter bloom, littering the parks and grand avenues with flowers and pleasant aromas to contrast the sprawling metropolis all around. Not yet drowning in heat and with cool evenings, April is the perfect time of year to visit the city which itself is entering a hospitality renaissance with tourists discovering this cultural and gastronomic capital while corporate travelers continue to deliver a consistent flow of midweek stays as businesses in CDMX benefits from Mexico’s current economic boom.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Sense of Community as a Growth Strategy with Andaz Mexico City Condesa
The idea of an urban hotel embedding itself into the surrounding community is nothing new, but for many properties it remains just that: an idea that’s talked about in press releases and on the website yet seldom woven into every aspect of the operations and amenities. When a hotel does in fact go through the meticulous process of creating a strong sense of community, the results are nothing short of magical, and this is reflected through a positive impact on guest satisfaction, demand and the ability to grow rate.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
UNESCO, Airbnb and Mexico City partner to promote the city as a remote working hub
Airbnb announced partnerships with the Mexico City Government and UNESCO to promote the city as a global hub for remote workers and develop and showcase cultural and creative stays and experiences on Airbnb that enhance Mexico City’s reputation as the Capital of Creative Tourism.
Como Criar um Ambiente Inclusivo para os Visitantes do seu Hotel e Aumentar o Número de Reservas
Você já ouviu falar sobre a expressão “inclusão de hóspedes” no ramo hoteleiro? Essa expressão está em alta, demandando bastante atenção do setor corportativo.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Assumes Direct Responsibility Of Brand In Mexico
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has assumed direct responsibility for the Best Western brand in Mexico & Central America and surrounding countries (collectively, "Mexico"). Best Western will now operate on a property direct relationship ("PDR") with Best Western branded hotels in Mexico, all of which remain independently owned and operated. The transition to direct responsibility of the brand in Mexico will result in focused brand-level efforts and increased synergy and efficiency across Mexico, South America, and Central America.
Hotels in Costa Rica Register 80% Occupancy for the Holiday Season
According to a survey carried out by the Costa Rican Hotels Chamber, hotels in the country are registering already over 80% occupancy for the holiday season.
Would you sleep in a glass pod hanging off a Peruvian cliff? | cnn.com
Would you sleep in a transparent capsule hanging off the side of a Peruvian mountain?That's the idea behind the spectacular Skylodge Adventures Suites, glass lodges precariously situated on the side of a cliff in Peru's Sacred Valley.If you're brave enough, these crystalline pods are accessible only after climbing 400 meters (about 1,300 feet) of the rock face or hiking a daring trail featuring a zip-line network.Once you settle down for the night, you're treated to impressive panoramic views of the wild valley below and, at night, the Milky Way.
Grand Velas Los Cabos Accepted into the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program
Grand Velas Los Cabos announces it has been accepted into the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program. The resort, the fifth property of Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts, cost $150 million to build, opening in December 2016. The beachfront property has enhanced signature facilities and services of Grand Velas resorts including duplex wellness suites with juice bars, wine-based features inspired by the proximity to the region producing Mexico's fine wines, and dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort. Grand Velas Los Cabos offers the next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities including a selection of gourmet specialty restaurants led by top chefs, including two star Michelin chef Sidney Schutte; oversize designer suites, some with plunge pools; a 35,000 sq. ft. spa with 16 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy facility; staff ratio of 3 to 1; exceptional meeting facilities, and a commitment to the environment.
Booking.com Reveals Where Travelers are Staying During the 2016 Summer Games
This August the athletic calendar's biggest event takes place in fabulous Rio de Janeiro. The vibrant city will play host to world-class athletic competitions in 32 venues across the city. Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, today reveals the most popular districts to stay in Rio during the 2016 Summer Games.
New Executive Appointments at Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Nayarit, Cabo
Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts, announces Luz (Lucy) del Carmen Ruiz Rodriguez will take over as Managing Director of the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. She replaces Ignacio Mendoza Valenzuela who will act as opening Managing Director of Grand Velas Los Cabos. Opening in late 2016, Grand Velas Los Cabos ups the ante for the Grand Velas product with special wine features, commitment to the arts, dramatic ocean views, hard to top wellness suites and more. The appointments are effective May 1.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya Distinguished in Travel + Leisure’s 2015 "World's Best" Awards
Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Maya has been honored for the fourth consecutive year by Travel + Leisure readers in its 20th annual World's Best Awards Survey. The AAA Five Diamond resort was named among Best Family Travel Hotels in Mexico and Best Hotels & Resorts in Mexico. Judging for the prestigious survey is based on opinions of magazine's readers who are among the most discriminating travelers around the world. Grand Velas Riviera Maya received high scores for its rooms, location, service, restaurants, and value.
GBTA Foundation Forecasts that Brazil’s Economy Faces ‘Significant Headwinds’ and Downgrades Outlook for Brazil’s Business Travel Spend in 2015
The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – today announced the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Brazil report, a semi-annual business travel outlook and overall economic analysis of Brazil. The report, sponsored by Visa Inc., includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business travel spending that distills market performance over a period of time.
IHG and Grupo Presidente to Extend Successful Relationship in Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, together with Grupo Presidente, a Mexico-based hotel management and ownership company, today announced that they will strengthen their relationship through an extension of their current strategic agreement. Grupo Presidente plans to continue the extensive, ongoing renovations on a portion of its existing Presidente InterContinental hotels and resorts to ensure that they best serve guests' evolving needs. Furthermore, IHG and Grupo Presidente will partner to grow the portfolio of IHG-branded hotels in Mexico.
Chinese Tourism: The Good, The Bad and the Backlash | CNN
It might be the biggest phenomenon to hit the global travel industry since the invention of commercial flight -- Chinese tourism. The figures are incredible. By 2015, 100 million Chinese will pack their bags to travel abroad, according to a report from the UN World Tourism Organization.
South America's Most Surprising Hotel: The Unique In Sao Paulo | Forbes
The Unique in São Paulo won me over - and convinced me that its name is deserved - when I took a dip in the indoor pool. The easiest way in is trip down a water slide, into the multihued pool (blue! yellow!) with its underwater music, bubbling submerged chaises, and video-projection screen on the wall. This is Brazil at its most freewheeling, fun-loving, colorful best.
GBTA Forecasts Continued Growth In Brazilian Business Travel Spending Despite Challenging Global Economic Conditions
The Global Business Travel Association ("GBTA"), the world's premier business travel and corporate meetings organization, has released its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook report on Brazil as part of its semiannual series. The report, sponsored by Visa, includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business travel spending which provides a way to distill market performance over a period of time.
GBTA Continues Global Expansion With Launch of GBTA Brazil
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—is pleased to announce the launch of GBTA Brazil, which will expand the focus of business travel management through conferences and educational offerings in Brazil. GBTA Brazil will work closely with GBTA Latin America and focus on growth and development of the organization, supporting GBTA's ongoing commitment to globalization.
NBTA and ABGEV (Brazil) Announce Extended Partnership to Further Global Business Travel Management Principles and Programs
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and the Associação Brasileira de Gestores de Eventos e Viagens Corporativas (ABGEV, the Brazilian Business and Events Travel Association) today announced a five year agreement to expand the two associations' partnership with a focus on broadening business travel and meetings management principles through conferences and educational offerings in Brazil and throughout South America.