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July 18, 2016

Courtyard Hotels Celebrates the 15h Hotel in Mexico

Marriott International celebrates the opening of the 133-room Courtyard Hermosillo Hotel, located near the city's most famous attractions, including the beautiful Cerro de la Campana and the Plaza Patio shopping mall. The new Courtyard is a prime business hotel option for visitors to the city as it is centrally located to major players in the automobile industry. It boasts a refreshingly designed lobby area complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and media pods – perfect for conducting business or staying connected to family and friends while on the road.

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Hermosillo, Mexico

July 15, 2016

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.

Booking.com

Brazil

July 12, 2016

First Look At A Caribbean Sensation: Viceroy Hotel Group's Overwater Villas In Bocas del Toro, Panama

Perched above crystal-blue Caribbean waters on the edge of the rainforest, a new luxury travel experience will soon come to life. Viceroy Hotel Group (VHG) has announced plans for Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama, a resort and residences set to open in 2019. The destination will feature 186 modern guest rooms, including 42 overwater villas along 457 acres of coastline — with three miles of private white sand beaches, plus sailing, surfing and hiking adventures just beyond the door.

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Bocas del Toro, Panama

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July 1, 2016

Hampton Inn by Hilton Opens in Durango, Mexico

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) continues its expansion in Mexico with the opening of the new Hampton Inn by Hilton Durango. The 125-room hotel, owned and managed by Santurin SA de CV, joins the global brand of Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton hotels.

Hilton

Durango, Mexico

June 30, 2016

Horwath Special Market Report: Chile Market Overview

Almost 4,500,000 international visitors arrived at Chile in 2015, which indicates an important growth of 22% compared to 2014, and a record number of overseas visitors during the last years. Regarding average occupancy rate, during 2015 an occupancy rate of 41% was registered at the national level, according to INE, which represented 1.38 points of growth (pp) in comparison with 2014. In this article, we will examine the most important items related to tourism and hotel sector, including the pipeline of hotel projects.

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Chile

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June 29, 2016

DoubleTree by Hilton Announces Opening of New Hotel in Veracruz, Mexico

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) announced today the opening of the new 226-room DoubleTree by Hilton Veracruz, conveniently located across from the beach overlooking the harbor, with direct access to the historic center and the most modern shopping, business and entertainment district. This new hotel is the latest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton brand portfolio, which already has more than 460 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in 38 countries.

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Veracruz, Mexico

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Hospitality Net

June 29, 2016

IHG and Alkoer to Develop Two Staybridge Suites® Hotels in Guanajuato, Mexico

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, and Mexican-based Alkoer announce a joint venture to develop two Staybridge Suites® hotels in the cities of Irapuato and Silao, both in the state of Guanajuato.

Guanajuato, Mexico

June 17, 2016

Staybridge Suites® Brand Expands in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the opening of the new-build Staybridge Suites San Luis Potosi hotel in Mexico. As the first Staybridge Suites® in the city, the 97-suite property joins IHG's other hotels nearby including Holiday Inn Express San Luis Potosi hotel and Holiday Inn San Luis Potosi-Quijote hotel. This is IHG's sixth Staybridge Suites property in Mexico with other hotels located in Chihuahua, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla and Queretaro.

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

June 16, 2016

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel pipeline for May 2016

STR's May 2016 Pipeline Report shows 28,368 rooms in 178 projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 5.8% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with May 2015 but a 3.0% year-over-year increase in rooms In Construction.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 12,616 rooms in 80 projects In Construction for the month.Among the countries in the region, Mexico reported the most rooms In Construction with 7,981 rooms in 58 hotels. The Dominican Republic (1,208 rooms in six hotels) was the only other country to report more than 1,000 rooms In Construction.

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June 9, 2016

Hampton by Hilton Expands Presence in South America with First Signing in Argentina

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a franchise license agreement with Free Way Group to build Hampton by Hilton Bariloche, marking the entry of the global mid-priced brand into Argentina. Scheduled to open early Q2 2018, the new property will be located in Argentina's renowned international tourist destination of San Carlos de Bariloche. The project is part of an expansion plan of Free Way Group, which turns its expertise of 50 years in the tourism business in the region, including travel agencies and tour operators, now to the development of an international branded hotel.

Hilton

Bariloche, Argentina

June 3, 2016

Starwood Strengthens Sheraton Grand Foothold in Latin America with the Designations of Sheraton Panama and Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced the designation of two exceptional hotels in Latin America, Sheraton Grand Panama and Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda Del Mar, welcoming them to the brand's premier tier of hotels recognized for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. The two Latin America Sheraton Grand properties join Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort in Brazil, which earned its designation when Sheraton Grand launched last year, as well as 27 other Sheraton Grand properties around the world. Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive plan designed to solidify Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere.

Starwood

June 2, 2016

Hyatt Centric Montevideo In Uruguay Opens Today

Hyatt announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Montevideo, the brand's first hotel to open outside of North America, and the second Hyatt-branded property in Uruguay. The 178-room hotel is located in the bustling Pocitos neighborhood, a prime destination for guests to explore and discover the heart of Montevideo. Hyatt Centric Montevideo is in close proximity to many of the area's business and leisure districts, including the World Trade Center, Montevideo Shopping and Ciudad Vieja, as well as La Rambla, the coastal avenue where locals meet daily to exercise, socialize and take in the city's best sunsets.

Hyatt

Montevideo, Uruguay

June 2, 2016

AC Hotels by Marriott® Debuts in Mexico with Design-Led Properties in Guadalajara and Queretaro

he 188-room AC Hotel® Guadalajara Mexico and the 175-room AC Hotel® Queretaro Antea, opened its doors, inviting guests to experience Mexico's newest class of lifestyle hotels that cater to the creativity and passions of travelers with a millennial mindset. Both properties are owned and were developed by FibraHotel and are operated by Marriott International.

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May 26, 2016

Raising The Roof In Vitoria, Brazil

Proving that global demand for the brand is strong and growing, Red Roof® opened its second international location in Vitoria, Brazil on April 22, 2016. The Red Roof Inn Vitoria offers budget-friendly accommodations to travelers with free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast buffet (6 –10am) and coffee and tea in the lobby. The 80-room hotel also offers beach access, an on-premise 24-hour restaurant, fitness center, business center, 110-seat conference room, three meeting rooms, bilingual staff (Portuguese & English), and free covered parking with weekly rates.

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Vitoria, Brazil

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May 24, 2016

IHG Opens First Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in Barranquilla, Colombia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces its arrival in Barranquilla, Colombia, with the opening of the newly built 18-floor, 154-room Holiday Inn Express® Barranquilla Buenavistahotel. IHG's first Holiday Inn Express hotel in the city boasts an excellent location, in one of Barranquilla's most exclusive areas, Buenavista. This property is IHG's first in Barranquilla and will be joined later this year by the Crowne Plaza® Barranquilla property.

Barranquilla, Colombia

May 18, 2016

Radisson Blu Hotel Announced at Mexico’s Lake Chapala

Mexican real estate and investment firm Sun-Star Group led by real estate developer Omar O'Rourke Martinez and his partner Thomas Wahl, a seasoned hotel executive, have executed an agreement with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, for the development and operation of a Radisson Blu Hotel at Lake Chapala, with an option for additional territories.

Lake Chapala, Mexico

May 18, 2016

IHG® Expands Holiday Inn Express Brand with First Signings in Peru

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading global hotel companies, today announces the latest additions to the growing Holiday Inn Express® portfolio with the signing of two new-build properties in Peru: one in Lima, the country's capital city, and a second in Piura, a strategic business center in the northern part of the country.

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Peru

May 17, 2016

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel pipeline for April 2016

STR's April 2016 Pipeline Report shows 28,715 rooms in 178 projects Under Contract in the Caribbean/Mexico region. The total represents a 3.8% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with April 2015 but a 9.3% year-over-year increase in rooms In Construction.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 12,809 rooms in 79 projects In Construction for the month.Among the region's key markets, Central Mexico (3,846 rooms in 30 hotels) reported the largest number of rooms In Construction, followed by Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico (1,795 rooms in eight hotels) and Northwest Mexico (1,441 rooms in 12 hotels).

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