Central & South America Press Releases

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

Mexico

Press Release Development

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

Press Release Development

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.

Marriott

Mexico

Press Release Development

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.

Red Roof

Vitoria, Brazil

Press Release Development

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.

IHG

Barranquilla, Colombia

Press Release Development

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

Press Release Development

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.

IHG

Peru

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Press Release Markets & Performance

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).

CoStar

Mexico

Press Release Development

May 13, 2016

Starwood Accelerates Growth in Latin America with the Signing of Two Aloft Hotels in Mexico

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced from the Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) Conference that its innovative Aloft brand will soon debut in Veracruz, the main commercial seaport in Mexico, and Queretaro, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The hotels are exciting additions to the brand's existing portfolio in the region, which includes Aloft Bogota Airport in Colombia, Aloft San Jose in Costa Rica, Aloft Panama, Aloft Cancun and Aloft Guadalajara in Mexico; and the recently opened Aloft Asuncion in Paraguay. Aloft is Starwood's fastest-growing brand in Latin America with a robust pipeline of seven hotels in different stages of development in three countries.

Starwood

Veracruz, Mexico

Press Release Development

May 12, 2016

Park Inn by Radisson Diamond Barranquilla opens in Colombia

Park Inn by Radisson, a midscale hotel brand, has announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Diamond Barranquilla, Colombia, located at Calle 85 No 47-11. This is the brand's fourth location in Colombia. "We are pleased to see continued growth of the Park Inn by Radisson brand in Latin America," said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. "The brand is dedicated to providing a friendly, positive, vibrant and uncomplicated stay experience and this hotel is ready to do just that."

Radisson Hotel Group

Barranquilla, Colombia

Press Release Development

May 12, 2016

Hilton Worldwide Enters a New Country with Signing of Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Paraguay

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced plans to enter a new country with the signing of a management agreement with Grupo Rahal to operate a new build 120-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay – the country's second largest city situated on the Paraná River and triple border with Argentina and Brazil. Scheduled to begin construction later this year and open at the beginning of 2020, this new Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Paraguay's booming shopping destination furthers the company's plans to introduce its leading brands in new countries.

Hilton

Ciudad del Este, Paraguay

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May 11, 2016

Hilton Worldwide adds Indura Beach & Golf Resort to Curio – A Collection by Hilton Pipeline

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Indura Beach & Golf Resort in Honduras to Curio - A Collection by HiltonTM. Curio's global set of distinctive upscale and luxury hotels is hand-picked for travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences. The 60-suite Indura Beach & Golf Resort marks Curio's first property in Central America and is slated to join the collection in July.

Hilton

Indura, Honduras

Press Release Operations & Strategy

May 11, 2016

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.

KWE Partners

Mexico

Press Release Development

May 9, 2016

Hilton Worldwide Portfolio Set to Expand in Peru

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced it will more than double its presence in Peru over the next three years with the development of seven new properties across four brands: Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton. These new deals underscore the company's rapid growth and momentum in Latin America, where Hilton Worldwide has been aggressively expanding, now with more than 90 hotels and 15,500 rooms open and welcoming guests across the region. Furthermore, this growth aided Hilton Worldwide in entering its 100th country in 2015. "Hilton Worldwide is diligent about its growth in Peru and Latin America overall," said Juan Corvinos, managing director development, Central America, Andean & Hispanic Caribbean Regions, Hilton Worldwide. "We're developing properties responsibly in coveted areas that have remained untouched by other developers, pinpointing urban and rural cities near culinary, cultural and adventure attractions and are thrilled to be expanding the presence of our world-renowned brands in the region." Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton will each have a presence in Peru by the end of 2019. Properties set to open include:

Hilton

Peru

Press Release Sales & Marketing

May 4, 2016

The St. Regis Mexico City Becomes First Hotel to Appoint the Role of Chief Millennials Officer

Bernard de Villèle, director general of The St. Regis Mexico City, the cosmopolitan hotel setting the highest standard for luxury and bespoke service in Mexico, introduced today the hotel's newest position of Chief Millennials Officer (CMO) in response to the needs of this important demographic.

Starwood

Mexico City, Mexico

Press Release Development

May 4, 2016

Fairmont Expands in Mexico with New Hotel and Residential Development in the Riviera Nayarit

Luxury hotel operator Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Mota-Engil Tourismo today announced the development of a new 250-room luxury hotel and additional private residences along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.

FRHI

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Press Release Development

May 3, 2016

Mexico’s Velas Resorts to Debut New $150 million Grand Velas Los Cabos, November 2016

The "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts announces the opening of Grand Velas Los Cabos on Mexico's Baja Peninsula in November 2016. The $150 million resort is the fifth property of the family owned and operated company with over 20 years of tradition in hospitality. The beachfront property will have 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. A gallery of contemporary art will continue the company's commitment to bringing the art, fashion and culture of Mexico to guests. Grand Velas Los Cabos will offer the next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities including a selection of gourmet specialty restaurants, oversize designer suites with plunge pools, a Leading Spa of the World, staff ratio of 3 to 1, exceptional meeting facilities and a commitment to the environment.

Velas Resorts

Los Cabos, Mexico

Press Release Development

May 1, 2016

Four Seasons Hotels To Build New Luxury Golf Resort In Los Cabos

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading luxury hospitality companies, and Irongate, a real estate development firm, have announced plans to build a luxury resort and private residences on the pristine beaches of the East Cape region 45 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport.

Four Seasons

Los Cabos, Mexico

Press Release Development

May 1, 2016

Grupo Posadas Launches Fiesta American Resort Collection in Mexico

Grupo Posadas, the largest hotel operator in Mexico, proudly announces the official launch of the Fiesta Americana Resort Collection. Comprised of twelve distinctive resort properties that epitomize the Spirit of Mexico and located in the best beach destinations in Mexico, the Resort Collection offers guests a superior, world-class resort experience while exuding key Mexican attributes such as rich culture, traditional and modern cuisine, outstanding beaches, serene waters, warm hospitality, as well as unrivalled accommodations and amenities.

Grupo Posadas

Mexico

Press Release Markets & Performance

April 27, 2016

STR: Mexico hotel performance for Q1 2016

The Mexican hotel industry reported mixed results in the three key performance metrics for the first quarter of 2016, according to data from STR.

CoStar

Mexico

Technology Yesterday

HIA Named Acumatica's Official Hospitality Partner, Cementing Its Position as the Definitive ERP Solution for the Hotel Industry

Acumatica has officially designated HIA as its hospitality industry partner, featuring HIA on a co-branded page for hotel owners and operators seeking unified finance, operations, and reporting tools.

HIA

Technology Yesterday

roommaster Brings AI-Powered Hospitality Technology to HITEC 2026

roommaster will exhibit its unified cloud PMS, AI voice concierge, and revenue intelligence tools at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, with a stage session and private event targeting independent hoteliers.

roommaster

Technology Yesterday

Actabl Launches Forward-Deployed Engineering for the Hotel Industry

Actabl's forward-deployed engineering program embeds its engineers inside hotel companies to build custom AI, analytics, and data solutions on top of its unified platform, backed by a U.S.-patented data normalization method.

Actabl

San Antonio, United States

Development Yesterday

Lighthouse accelerates APAC growth with Jan Hansen's appointment as VP of Growth, Asia Pacific

Lighthouse appoints Jan Hansen, former Agoda Global Head of Connectivity Partnerships, as VP of Growth for Asia Pacific as it pushes an AI-first product strategy in the region.

Lighthouse

Thailand

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