Barcelona, 17 February 2016.- Spanish company Grupo Hotusa continues its expansion in Latin America with two new establishments in Mexico City (Mexico) and Bogota (Colombia). Both hotels will become part of the Exe Hotels chain, which has more than 40 hotels in top international destinations.
Hard Rock International – with 23 Hotels & 11 Casinos from Bali to Ibiza and San Diego to Singapore – expands its portfolio with the announcement of three new projects in key markets throughout Brazil, representing a milestone for the Hotel & Casino brand as the first projects in both the country and South America.
Radisson Blu, one of the world's leading brands with nearly 300 hotels in operation in 69 countries and territories, today announced the opening of the Radisson Blu São Paulo. The hotel represents a key opening for the brand in one of the largest and most diverse cities in the world.
Radisson®, one of the best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of the Radisson Hotel Recife near Boa Viagem Beach, one of the most visited beaches in Northeastern Brazil. Located in the city of Recife, at Avenida Boa Viagem, 1906, the hotel offers 164 guestrooms and 67 residential suites.
Latin America, an exceptionally appealing destination, has enjoyed a real tourism boom in recent years with tourism spending soaring by over 40% since 2010. AccorHotels is ahead of the curve, growing at a brisk pace in this part of the world. Over 250 hotels have the Feel Welcome spirit in North, Central and South America and 200 more will by 2020.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and LATAM Hotels Corp announce the opening of Hyatt Place Managua, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Managua, Nicaragua. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by LATAM Corp and operated by GHL.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 126-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn Express® hotel and the first IHG property to open in Mexicali, Mexico, a growing industrial city that is also home to a great deal of natural beauty.Gerardo Murray, Regional Vice President of Distribution and Commercial Marketing, Mexico, Latin America and The Caribbean, IHG said: "We are extremely excited to open our first property in Mexicali and are confident that this new hotel will become a top choice for the growing number of business and leisure travelers visiting the city who appreciate the simple and efficient stay experience the Holiday Inn Express brand provides."The Holiday Inn Express brand is the smart choice for value-conscious travelers seeking a hotel that will help them rest and go while staying productive, delivering exactly what they need and nothing they don't. The more than 2,400 Holiday Inn Express hotels worldwide provide a great night's sleep and the uncomplicated yet personal service travelers expect from the brand all at a competitive price.Located inside La Gran Via, the newest and largest shopping mall in Mexicali's golden zone, home to the city's most luxurious neighborhoods, shopping and restaurants, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali hotel is one of the closest hotels to the airport and only five minutes to the United States border crossing. The city of Mexicali is adjacent to its sister city Calexico, California, with which it forms a dual- state, center of population, Calexico–Mexicali.Mexicali is a growing industrial area and home to assembly plants in the automotive, aerospace, health, telecommunications, metallurgical and manufacturing industries. It is also one of Mexico's primary agricultural centers, exporting several different vegetables. Guests to the area can also enjoy ecotourism and adventure by visiting the Hardy River ecological zone of Campo Mosqueda, where families can experience nature and the beauty of the river by going fishing and building campfires, for example, and Rancho Baja Cucapah, which provides experiences such as nature tours and other outdoor adventures.The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center, guest laundry, an outdoor swimming pool and two meeting rooms with capacity for up to 120 people. Guest rooms feature contemporary styling, comfortable queen, king-sized or two double beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair and an in-room coffee machine featuring complimentary coffee. The hotel's 53 suites are further equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and sofa.The complimentary Desayuno Express™ bar showcases a full range of breakfast items, including a rotation of egg and meat selections, pastries, yogurt, fruit, coffee, juices, and regional dishes such as carne asada beef tacos.The hotel, located at Calzada Cetys 1950, Col. Rivera, is owned and managed by Desarrollo de Activos S.de R.L. de C.V. The Holiday Inn Express brand is part of IHG's diverse family of brands in nearly 100 countries and territories. The scale and diversity of the IHG family of brands means that its hotels can meet guests' needs whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY or by going to IHG.com/HolidayInnExpress. The Holiday Inn Express brand participates in IHG® Rewards Club. The industry's first and largest hotel rewards program is free, and guests can enroll at IHGRewardsClub.com, by downloading the IHG® App, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of IHG's more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. The hotel also participates in IHG Green Engage® and offers unique programs to ensure sustainability.
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's growing collection of strikingly independent hotels, is celebrating further expansion across the Caribbean and Latin America, and the brand's second hotel in Costa Rica, with the addition of El Mangroove.
Radisson Blu®, one of the world's leading brands with more than 280 hotels in operation in 62 countries, today announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte in Brazil. The opening of this hotel marks the brand's expansion into Latin America, which will also include theRadisson Blu Santiago, La Dehesa in Chile in Q2 2016.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and Atlantica Hotels announced today the signing of an exclusive management license agreement for Atlantica to develop and manage Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Brazil. The announcement underscores the continued momentum of the award-winning upper midscale Hilton Garden Inn brand into new markets and tourism destinations throughout the region, including recently opened hotels in Montevideo, Uruguay and Cusco, Peru.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the expansion of the Hyatt Centric brand with the first international Hyatt Centric hotel slated to open in mid-2016 in Montevideo, Uruguay, and the development of the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Tokyo, Japan. In addition, three Hyatt hotels in the U.S. – California, Utah and Texas – are moving under the Hyatt Centric brand.
Park Inn® by Radisson, a colourful and dynamic midscale hotel brand providing a hassle-free and easy hotel experience, today announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson in Taguatinga, Brazil.
Sleek and contemporary, the new Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá ushers in a new era in luxury hospitality and modern dining style in one of the world's most exciting destinations. Set to open in April 2016, the completely remodelled building formerly known as the Hotel Charleston joins the just-opened Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogotá as the brand's second location in the city.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of hotels, announced today the opening of the brand's first hotel in Peru - the new 137-room Hilton Garden Inn Cusco in the city's historic neighborhood of Santa Ana. The new hotel in this world-renowned tourist destination represents the company's fourth in Peru and the latest addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 650 hotels worldwide.
Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts has appointed Gianpaolo Bellomunno as Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing, effective immediately. In his new position, he is responsible for corporate sales and marketing for the four Velas Resorts, which include Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta, Riviera Maya's Grand Velas Riviera Maya, and Riviera Nayarit's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. He works in tandem with each resort's sales and marketing team.
Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's global brand of more than 2,000 mid-priced hotels, continues its global expansion by announcing the opening of its first hotel in Bolivia today. Hampton Inn by Hilton Santa Cruz/Equipetrol, a 72-room new build property, is located in San Martin Avenue and E Street. The hotel is owned and managed by Mercantile Investment Corporation Bolivia S.A
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampico Zona Dorada, its newest property to join Hampton by Hilton, the global brand of more than 2,000 mid-priced Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, and Hampton by Hilton hotels. The 93-room hotel, located at Ave. Hidalgo, no. 2700, is owned and managed by Hoteles del Puerto de Tampico Sa de Cv.
Conquering one record after the next, Baymont Inn & Suites - Wyndham Hotel Group's fastest-growing brand in number of rooms - today announced the opening of its 400th property and first hotel in Mexico, Baymont Inn & Suites Lázaro Cárdenas. The 118-room hotel, owned by Mexican firm Desarrollo Hotelero LC, is located in one of Mexico's most prominent port cities. It joins more than 50 new Baymont Inn & Suites hotels opened in just over a year. Since being acquired by Wyndham Hotel Group in 2006, the brand has nearly quadrupled in system size and spread its portfolio, which was once concentrated to just several Midwestern states, across the U.S. and into Canada. Developers are taking notice of the Midwestern brand's success: over the last year, interest in development surged thanks to record growth and an updated, turn-key prototype design that offers cost efficiencies for owners and showcases the neighborly hospitality at the heart of Baymont Inn & Suites. The brand's momentum shows no signs of slowing down; there are nearly 30 hotels already in the pipeline for 2016. "Mexico is the perfect market for Baymont's international expansion – it's a powerful world economy with robust domestic travel demand and consistently ranks as one of the most popular destinations for U.S. outbound travel," said Greg Giordano, vice president of operations for Baymont Inn & Suites. "This opening is a major first step to accelerated growth in new markets where Baymont can delight guests through neighborly hospitality, which is meaningful to travelers in neighborhoods all over the globe."
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) twelve market-leading brands, today celebrated the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá - Parque 93, its first hotel in Colombia. Located in Chico, a sophisticated area of Bogotá's financial district, the 132-room full-service hotel offers an ideal location for travelers seeking proximity to a myriad of businesses, restaurants, shops and night life destinations. Previously a Cosmos Insignia Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá - Parque 93 opens following a multi-million dollar renovation, which includes updates to the hotel's public areas and guest rooms. DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá - Parque 93 is owned by COSIN SAS and managed by Hoteles Cosmos.
ASUNCION, Paraguay and MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) has signed a Letter of Intent with Grupo Cartes to bring the flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to Paraguay. The management agreement is anticipated to be signed in Q1 2016.