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 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 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.
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.
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%.
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 will add 7% more rooms through five luxury properties including Izla by Fiesta Americana Isla Mujeres and Live Aqua Centro Histórico Mexico City.
Two existing Lima hotels will rebrand as The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott in 2028, marking significant luxury expansion in Peru's capital.
March 2026 occupancy rose 13% to 67.8% while ADR increased 7.4% to BRL871.48, with peak performance on March 11.
The company nearly doubled its Mexican footprint in five years through strategic partnerships and all-inclusive resort acquisitions.
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.
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 plans to double its Brazil portfolio to nearly 60 hotels by 2030, with major expansion into new markets including Manaus, Natal, and airport locations.
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.
The Mexican hotel operator has 34 properties under development worth $880 million, achieving an NPS of 64 and launching Sunvivia, its newest lifestyle brand.
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.
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.
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.
Essendi, a leading hotel owner and operator in Europe, announces the strategic sale of its portfolio of assets in Argentina to ISWM Group. The portfolio is composed of five hotels located in Buenos Aires and Mendoza. This transaction is a key step in Essendi's asset management strategy, aimed at consolidating the Group's positioning in the economy and midscale segments in Europe.
Royal Grand Resorts is an exclusive destination for gay men, located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. This luxury retreat blends elegance with natural beauty, offering world-class service and a tranquil setting surrounded by rainforest and ocean views.