São Paulo hotel performance lifted by AI Summit Brazil
São Paulo recorded its highest-ever July ADR (BRL706.65) and RevPAR (BRL436.60), with the AI Summit Brazil driving peak occupancy of 83.9% on July 23.
Press Releases
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Announce an Unprecedented Transformation and Open Reservations for Winter Debut
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will pause operations in summer 2026 for a full renovation, reopening late December 2026 with upgraded rooms, public spaces, and new music memorabilia collections.
Royal Grand Resorts Launches with a Clear Mission: Serving Gay Men's Premium Travel - One of the World's Fastest-Growing and Highest-Spending Hospitality Segments
Royal Grand Resorts launches in Costa Rica targeting gay male premium travelers, citing a $218B global LGBTQ+ travel market growing at 15% CAGR through 2030.
Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings Share New Details on Upcoming Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Hotels in Mexico
Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings will open two all-inclusive luxury resorts in Mexico in H2 2026: the 148-room Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and the 301-room Grand Hyatt Los Cabos.
Meliá strengthens its commitment to Argentina with two new hotels in Mendoza, one of South America’s most fascinating destinations
Meliá signs two new hotels in Mendoza, Argentina, opening 2028: a 140-room urban property and a 110-room wine-country resort in Valle de Uco, both owned by Grupo Almarena.
Mexico leads North America in Travel & Tourism growth, spend and arrivals in 2025
WTTC's 2026 EIR data shows Mexico led North America in T&T GDP growth (1.8%), international arrivals (+6.1%), and visitor spending (+3.5%) in 2025, while the US and Canada both recorded spending declines.
Central & South America Travel & Tourism sector set to outpace global growth in 2026
WTTC's 2026 EIR forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP growth of 4.1% for Central and South America, ahead of the 3.2% global average, with international visitor spending up 7.8%.
How does RIU Hotels drive global sustainability with the presentation of 'Proudly Committed' in Argentina?
RIU Hotels presented its 'Proudly Committed' sustainability strategy in Buenos Aires, reporting nearly $20M in social investment over six years, with Argentina accounting for 60% of the chain's LATAM revenue.
Posadas Strengthens Its Presence in the Premium Luxury Segment with the Opening of Five New Hotels and Beach and City Resorts Nationwide
Posadas will add 7% more rooms through five luxury properties including Izla by Fiesta Americana Isla Mujeres and Live Aqua Centro Histórico Mexico City.
Marriott International Expands Luxury Portfolio in Peru Through Landmark Conversions
Two existing Lima hotels will rebrand as The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott in 2028, marking significant luxury expansion in Peru's capital.
São Paulo hotel performance jumped for Design Week
March 2026 occupancy rose 13% to 67.8% while ADR increased 7.4% to BRL871.48, with peak performance on March 11.
Wyndham Crosses 100-Hotel Mark in Mexico
The company nearly doubled its Mexican footprint in five years through strategic partnerships and all-inclusive resort acquisitions.
IHG Accelerates Growth in Mexico, Reinforcing Long Term Commitment to Key Americas Market
IHG plans to nearly double its Mexico growth pace with 62 hotels in development, building on its current 187 properties and 5th largest global market position.
Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
February 2026 RevPAR hit BRL 1,050.78, up 48% year-over-year, with peak Sunday performance reaching BRL 2,491.14 RevPAR and 93.7% occupancy.
Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030
Hilton plans to double its Brazil portfolio to nearly 60 hotels by 2030, with major expansion into new markets including Manaus, Natal, and airport locations.
Formula 1 drove São Paulo hotel performance to record-highs
ADR hit BRL 1,699.90 and RevPAR reached BRL 1,573.32 during race weekend, marking the highest levels ever recorded in São Paulo's hotel market.
Grupo Posadas Announces Continued Growth and Strategic Expansion Across Mexico and the Caribbean
The Mexican hotel operator has 34 properties under development worth $880 million, achieving an NPS of 64 and launching Sunvivia, its newest lifestyle brand.
Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
UN Tourism and Brazil's tourism ministry launched initiatives at COP30 to strengthen climate governance and accelerate the Glasgow Declaration's implementation across 70 endorsing governments.
RIU Awards USA & Canada Celebrates its Eighth Edition in Mexico
The awards ceremony at Riu Palace Pacifico recognized 90 top-performing travel agents from USA and Canada, with winners including Inteletravel and Red Label Vacations.
Aimbridge Hospitality Selected to Manage Six-Hotel Portfolio in Mexico
The six Real Inn properties across Mexico will undergo renovations and rebrand as voco hotels by 2026, bringing Aimbridge's voco count to 10 properties.