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.
Press Releases
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.
Essendi advances its hotel portfolio strategy with the sale of its assets in Argentina
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 Joins IGLTA, Welcoming LGBTQ+ Travelers
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.
São Paulo posted record-high room rates during eventful September
A mix of events helped São Paulo’s hotel industry post its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to September preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Sonesta's Strategic Alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts Expands to Colombia
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the addition of a Colombian hotel to its distribution channels as part of its strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts (AKEN). Effective immediately, the Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection, in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia, has joined the Sonesta family. This property marks the first to fall under the strategic alliance in Colombia, joining two other AKEN hotels in Argentina, La Urumpta Hotel & Spa, AKEN MIND, and Böden Hotel & Spa, AKEN SOUL, announced in September 2025, and the 8th Colombian destination within the Sonesta portfolio.
Costa Rica hotel performance update
Costa Rica hotel performance over the past five years has resembled other leisure destinations frequented by Americans. Specifically, higher-end hotels and resort areas have done well, while other areas have remained flat.
RIU presents its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy in Mexico
RIU Hotels presented its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy in Cancún, Mexico. The event, held at the Riu Caribe, was led by Naomi Riu, Executive Director of the group and head of Corporate Social Responsibility, alongside more than 100 guests, including municipal and state authorities from Quintana Roo, such as the State Secretary of Tourism, Bernardo Cueto, as well as the various organisations supported by RIU, key industry figures, and members of the media.
IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Mexico with six signed voco hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, celebrates the signing of six Mexico hotels for the premium voco hotels brand, in partnership with Alliance Hotels. The conversions will expand IHG’s upscale offering in Mexico, providing owners with a stylish, welcoming and distinctive brand that elevates their existing properties, optimizes returns and attracts new guests.
Sonesta's Latin American Expansion Takes Shape with First Properties Under Strategic Alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the first two properties under its strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts. This initial phase of the relationship includes two hotels in Argentina, marking a significant step in Sonesta’s core LATAM market expansion goals.
Royalton Riviera Cancun to Debut a Reimagined All-Inclusive Experience with Royalton Hotels & Resorts
The recently formed Royalton Hotels & Resorts announced today that it will officially take over the management of Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, beginning December 7, 2025.
Bem-vindo, City Express by Marriott - Now Arriving in Brazil
Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Brazil with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS marking the brand's anticipated debut in the country. This milestone is part of a broader multi-unit development agreement to open 30 City Express by Marriott properties across Brazil's Northeast region over the next 15 years.
Marriott International Signs Multi-Unit Agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to Debut City Express by Marriott in El Salvador
Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed multi-unit agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to open four City Express by Marriott properties, marking the brand’s debut in El Salvador. The signed projects are expected to further enhance Marriott’s footprint in the country with the addition of 440 rooms, solidifying the company’s presence in the affordable midscale segment across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region.
Rio de Janeiro room rates jumped for Lady Gaga
A Lady Gaga concert helped Rio de Janeiro’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to an all-time high for May, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
WTTC Forecasts Brazil's Travel & Tourism Sector to Surpass US$167 Billion Contribution by 2025
During its participation in the Visit Brazil Summit, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled a very positive outlook for Brazil’s Travel & Tourism sector this year, with a projected contribution of US$167.6 billion to the country’s GDP, representing 7.7% of the national economy.
Estée Lauder and Auberge Resorts Collection Debut First-of-Its-Kind Longevity Institute
Estée Lauder announces an exclusive partnership with Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection in Costa Rica, debuting its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas within the resort’s world-renowned Casa de Agua Spa. Located adjacent to one of the world’s five “Blue Zones,” regions recognized for their high concentration of centenarians, Hacienda AltaGracia offers a transformative journey grounded in trusted longevity practices. The experience-led programming and immersive treatments are designed to awaken vitality, restore balance, and reconnect guests with the simple joys of life inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings.
Mexico Hotel Market 2024
In 2024, Mexico's tourism sector continued its robust post-pandemic recovery, contributing 8.6% to the national GDP and employing over 4.9 million people.
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Receives Raízen Power Certification for Decarbonization
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro reinforces its global commitment to sustainability and announces the receipt of the Raízen Power certification for carbon emissions reduction. The renewable energy company uses a calculation methodology developed by the GHG Protocol, the leading national and international program for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, validated by organizations such as the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Carnival Pushed Rio de Janeiro RevPAR to Record-High
Boosted by the annual Carnival, Rio de Janeiro’s hotel industry posted its highest monthly revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to March preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Peru leads the way in embracing STAR to make tourism a pillar of rural development
The Latin American country has become the first in the world to adhere to a customised version of UN Tourism’s Self-Assessment Tool to Assist Rural Destinations (STAR). This step aligns with national efforts to strengthen rural tourism, including the initiative ‘Pueblos con Encanto’, which promotes the recognition and development of tourism in rural communities across the country.