Central & South America Press Releases

September 18, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton Enters Colombia with Two New Hotel Signings in Bogotá

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today the signing of two franchise license agreements to convert two Hoteles Cosmos hotels in Bogotá into DoubleTree by Hilton properties, marking the entry of the brand into Colombia. DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93 and DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100 are expected to open in December 2015 and February 2016, respectively. Both hotels will be operated by Cosmos Hotels, one of Colombia's most-recognized hotel brands for over thirty years.

Hilton

Bogota, Colombia

Press Release General Management

September 15, 2015

Natalie Smith Appointed East Coast Sales Rep at Mexico’s AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Natalie Smith as East Coast Sales Rep, effective immediately. In her new position, Smith oversees the development and implementation of sales along the East Coast of the United States for the luxury all-inclusive resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

KWE Partners

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Press Release Food & Beverage

September 9, 2015

Maitre Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere Appointed Executive Chef Of AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Maitre Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere as Executive Chef, effective immediately. Mustiere brings with him more than 25 years of culinary experience in various countries and different prestigious restaurants and hotels worldwide. Formerly Executive Chef of the resort's award-winning French restaurant, Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world to attain the prestigious Master Chef title.

KWE Partners

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Press Release Sales & Marketing

September 7, 2015

Papua New Guinea Welcomes First Hilton Hotels & Resorts Branded Hotel In Port Moresby

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of its first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel in Papua New Guinea. Under this management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd. (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Hilton Port Moresby and convention centre in the Star Mountain Plaza development in Port Moresby. Construction of a 16-storey, mixed-use tower housing the 212-room Hilton hotel, along with office and retail space and 128 apartments, is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2015 and be completed by late 2017.

Hilton

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Press Release Sales & Marketing

September 3, 2015

SAHIC Proud to be the 1st Hospitality Investment Conference to Welcome Key Cuban Industry Executives

September 2, 2015 - Arturo Garcia Rosa, President of SAHIC proudly announces the never-before participation of Cuban guests and successful businessmen who will for the first time share a global stage before 400 interested hospitality investors and developers for what promises to be a true learning experience.

SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences

Lima, Peru

Press Release Development

August 19, 2015

Karisma Introduces the New Build El Dorado Seaside Suites Near Tulum, Mexico

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning luxury hotel collection which owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, is pleased to introduce the new El Dorado Seaside Suites located near Mexico's historic and picturesque Tulum Mayan Ruins. The new build beachfront property will deliver the ultimate five-star tropical getaway as part of Karisma's signature Gourmet Inclusive® Experience, with 192 spacious swim-up and infinity suites – each with its own pool on a private terrace or balcony – and one of the largest spas in all of Riviera Maya. It will neighbor the former El Dorado Seaside Suites site (now Sensimar Seaside Suites), meeting the demand of discerning guests with access to even more quality offerings.

Karisma

Tulum, Mexico

Press Release Development

August 12, 2015

IHG Announces the Opening of the First Holiday Inn® Hotel in Mexico City's Santa Fe District

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the first Holiday Inn® hotel in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City. The 95-room new-build property is located in west Mexico City, close to corporate offices, entertainment and shopping, including Centro Comercial Santa Fe, the country's largest shopping center. Santa Fe is one of the city's major business districts, home to many international and Mexican companies.

IHG

Mexico City, Mexico

Ad Be seen. Be trusted.

Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

Hospitality Net

Ad HITEC 2026

Visit HITEC 2026 in San Antonio!

HITEC is the center for the latest conversations on hospitality technology. Come and see the technology shaping the industry.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Press Release Development

July 31, 2015

Courtyard by Marriott Makes its Chilean Debut With the Opening of Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Las Condes

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile. The hotel is situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott in the Las Condes business district filled with restaurants, bars and shops, the Courtyard will offer easy access to all of Santiago including the renowned Mall Parque Arauco and Araucano Park, located a few steps away from the hotel and some of the best views of the Andes Mountains.

Marriott

Santiago, Chile

Press Release General Management

July 24, 2015

Mexico’s “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts Named Top Hotels in 2015 Expedia® Insiders’ Select List

Expedia® has named three Velas Resorts – Casa Velas, Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit - among the top 650 hotels on this year's Expedia Insiders' Select™ list. The Insiders' Select list formally recognizes the best hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.

KWE Partners

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Press Release Development

July 20, 2015

SAHIC Proudly Presents 6 Global Hospitality Executives at its Prestigious Leadership Panels

Arturo Garcia Rosa, president of the South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (SAHIC) proudly announces the impressive line-up of CEOs who will be sharing the stage during the Conference's featured CEO panel discussion.

SAHIC - Latin American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conferences

Lima, Peru

Press Release Operations & Strategy

July 16, 2015

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Distinguished in Travel + Leisure’s 2015 "World's Best" Awards

Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Maya has been honored for the fourth consecutive year by Travel + Leisure readers in its 20th annual World's Best Awards Survey. The AAA Five Diamond resort was named among Best Family Travel Hotels in Mexico and Best Hotels & Resorts in Mexico. Judging for the prestigious survey is based on opinions of magazine's readers who are among the most discriminating travelers around the world. Grand Velas Riviera Maya received high scores for its rooms, location, service, restaurants, and value.

KWE Partners

Mexico

Ad HITEC 2026

Visit HITEC 2026 in San Antonio!

HITEC is the center for the latest conversations on hospitality technology. Come and see the technology shaping the industry.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Press Release Development

July 16, 2015

Hilton Hotels & Resorts adds Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of the 355-room Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, a 15-acre beachfront oasis in Palm Beach, Aruba. With a privileged location on picturesque white sand beaches, this upscale resort in Aruba welcomes travelers to one of the Caribbean's most desired destinations.

Hilton

Aruba

Press Release Development

July 15, 2015

W Hotels Worldwide to Enter Another Dynamic Market in Latin America with W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced an agreement with Desarrollos Hoteleros Guanacaste S.A. (DHG) to debut the iconic W brand in Costa Rica. W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal will be the brand's first tropical escape in Latin America, redefining the local luxury resort experience with its cutting-edge design, energetic DNA and Whatever/Whenever service philosophy, all set against a backdrop of spectacular shorelines, vast volcanoes and magnificent mountain ranges.

Starwood

Reserva Conchal, Costa Rica

Press Release Development

July 14, 2015

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa to Open in Fall 2015

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the debut of JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015. The 299-room luxury beachfront resort, designed by renowned architect Jim Olson in collaboration with Mexico City-based design firm IDEA Asociados, is dedicated to cherishing and showcasing Los Cabos' natural environment and traditions. "A rich destination with a deep cultural narrative, our newest resort property will provide guests with first-hand luxury experiences and unexpected discoveries in a captivating part of the world," said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President, Luxury Brand Management & Guest Experience at Marriott International. "JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa combines local flavor, world-class design by Jim Olson and JW Marriott's signature service to offer an authentic and enriching experience to guests." .

Marriott

Los Angeles, Mexico

Press Release Development

July 9, 2015

Auberge Resorts Collection Expands To Central America With Management Of Hacienda AltaGracia In Costa Rica

Auberge Resorts Collection, owner and operator of boutique luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, announced today plans to manage Hacienda AltaGracia, a luxury resort teeming with life-altering experiences that officially opened in June 2015 in the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon in the southern region of Costa Rica. Originally conceived and developed by Costa Rican native Alberto J. Esquivel as a family retreat and coffee farm in this storied agricultural town, the resort is an esteemed member of The Leading Hotels of the World and is being rebranded as Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort, beginning in July 2015.

Auberge Collection

Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica

Press Release Sales & Marketing

July 3, 2015

GBTA Latin America Hosts Third Annual Successful Conference in Sao Paulo Brasil

The Global Busines Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – hosted its third annual successful conference last week in Sao Paulo Brasil with more than 300 total attendees. The event took place at the Pullman Hotel, Vila Olympia, Sao Paulo, located within one of the city's most prominent financial centers.

GBTA

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Press Release Development

June 30, 2015

Starwood Breaks Ground on First Oceanfront Resort in Los Cabos

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced that the company broke ground on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos over the weekend. The resort, owned by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, SA de CV, will span 33 acres and include an extensive spa, residences, vacation ownership units and a private beach club. Slated to open in June 2017, Solaz will be Starwood's first Luxury Collection hotel in Los Cabos and the brand's seventh hotel in Mexico, following the recent conversion of Las Alcobas in Mexico City.

Starwood

Los Cabos, Mexico

Press Release

June 26, 2015

First Latin America Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange Kicks Off in Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica is the backdrop for Questex Travel Group's first Latin America Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (LAMITE) event, which launched yesterday at the luxurious Real InterContinental San Jose.

Questex

San Jose, Costa Rica

Press Release Operations & Strategy

June 22, 2015

GBTA Foundation Forecasts that Brazil’s Economy Faces ‘Significant Headwinds’ and Downgrades Outlook for Brazil’s Business Travel Spend in 2015

The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – today announced the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Brazil report, a semi-annual business travel outlook and overall economic analysis of Brazil. The report, sponsored by Visa Inc., includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business travel spending that distills market performance over a period of time.

GBTA

Brazil

Press Release Development

June 2, 2015

Sheraton Returns to Barra da Tijuca in Brazil with the Opening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its global powerhouse Sheraton® brand has returned to Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro's exclusive modern enclave, featuring some of the city's best beaches and future home of the 2016 Rio Olympics. With the opening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel today, Starwood now has two distinct Sheraton hotels covering the city's key locations, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with Condominio do Edificio Sheraton Barra.

Starwood

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

You have reached the last article

To discover more content beyond these 20 pages, please use our search feature or browse by category.

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

What is Hospitality Net known for?

Online since 1994Three decades of industry trustStill the leading voice

Thanks for being here

Create an account to receive Hospitality Net’s daily briefing in your inbox.

Create Account