Press Releases

Royalton Hotels & Resorts

Press Release

November 3, 2023

Blue Diamond Resorts Takes Its Second Hotel Into The Metaverse

Blue Diamond Resorts proudly announces its latest innovation in the virtual reality universe with the introduction of immersive 3D scenarios for their newest property, Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. This pioneering technology marks the second property of the hotel management company to be completely mapped, offering 360º virtual tours with an easy-to-use interface.

Cancun, Mexico

Press Release Sales & Marketing

October 13, 2023

Monica celebrates her 60th birthday and brings her world to Airbnb

To celebrate her 60th birthday, the red-dress girl will open the doors of her house so that guests can dive into her fun and colorful world during an unforgettable stay, available only on Airbnb. While Monica spends some days away, guests are welcome to visit her house and find all the easter eggs of the show at the listing.

Airbnb

São Pedro, Brazil

Press Release Human Resources

October 3, 2023

Accor launches unprecedented project in Brazil for the inclusion of people of all sizes

Accor, a pioneer in inclusive initiatives for Global hospitality, announced in September a revolutionary milestone in the Brazilian hotel industry: the adoption of a plus size trousseau as a pilot project at Pullman São Paulo Ibirapuera, which includes towels and robes of bigger sizes to meet the needs of all size of bodies. The initiative is part of the project "Hospitality has no size", ensuring a comfortable stay for people of all sizes and shapes.

Accor

Brazil

September 13, 2023

Hyatt Regency Brand Expands Footprint with First Property in Panama

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) in collaboration with Hotel Properties of Panama Inc., today announced the planned expansion of the Hyatt Regency brand in the Latin America & Caribbean region with Hyatt Regency Panama City, expected to open in summer 2024. Hyatt Regency Panama City will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Panama City and the third Hyatt hotel in Panama. Perfectly situated for business and leisure travelers, the hotel will be in the heart of Panama City’s business district, less than 10 miles from Tocumen International Airport, near the Multiplaza shopping mall and the new Amador Convention Center.

Panama

Press Release Technology

July 20, 2023

Posadas Boosts Growth With A New Digital Booking Platform: Fiesta Americana Travelty

Posadas, Mexico's preeminent hospitality conglomerate, today unveils Fiesta Americana Travelty, a comprehensive digital booking system, enabling travelers to prepare every aspect of their journey from one central hub. The platform offers access to over 190 hotels and nine Posadas brands in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, inclusive of resorts under the Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection—formerly known as La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana—which comprises brands such as Live Aqua, Grand Fiesta Americana, Curamoria Collection, Fiesta Americana, and The Explorean.

Grupo Posadas

Press Release

May 25, 2023

Hyatt Further Elevates Luxury All-Inclusive Offerings with New Impression by Secrets Brand

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the launch of a new Inclusive Collection brand, Impression by Secrets, with the opening of Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres. Located in the heart of one of Mexico’s most iconic island destinations, the new luxury resort marks the introduction of the ultra-exclusive, adults-only Impression by Secrets brand, defined by the highest level of luxury all-inclusive service possible.

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Press Release Sustainability

April 25, 2023

W Mexico City Is Redefining Sustainable Luxury

An industry as important and big as hospitality, has a significant impact on the environment specially through energy, water consumption and use of consumable goods. With sustainability being a priority on its agenda, W MEXICO CITY keeps implementing new ways to commit to green goals.

Marriott

Press Release Markets & Performance

April 13, 2023

STR: Bogotá hotel industry reported highest RevPAR on record in March

Helped by an increase in business travel, Bogotá’s hotel industry reported its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary March 2023 data from STR.

CoStar

Bogotá, Colombia

March 28, 2023

Hyatt Plans to Expand Brand Footprint in Mexico with New Hotels Slated to Open in 2023 and Beyond

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico, a top leisure and business travel destination for global and domestic travelers, with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and resorts that reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to thoughtful growth in key markets. The continued expansion of Hyatt’s Mexico brand portfolio is expected to increase by 30% through 2025.

Press Release Markets & Performance

March 20, 2023

Santiago Leads the Recovery of the Travel and Tourism Sector in Chile

The World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) revealed in its Economic Impact of Cities report that Latin America is making steady progress in reactivating the sector, and highlighted the role of the Chilean capital in tourism recovery.

WTTC

Chile

Press Release Sustainability

March 17, 2023

Plastic Sustainable Alternatives, Water Management and Teamwork in Brazil

The 5th episode of the 'Our Planet, Our Commitment' series zooms in on the initiatives to reduce single-use plastic for guests and make operations more sustainable at the Adagio, ibis & ibis budget São Bernardo do Campo in southeast Brazil.

Accor

Brazil

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Press Release Markets & Performance

March 10, 2023

Marriott International Receives Regulatory Approval To Complete City Express Brand Acquisition

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it has received approval from Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission, COFECE, for the acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio from Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: HCITY), paving the way for the company’s entry into the affordable midscale segment.

Marriott

Press Release Sustainability

January 25, 2023

Mexico’s Yucatán State Joins the UNWTO Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories

The Yucatán Tourism Observatory was established in 2018 to generate and manage information around tourism development. This work has identified key challenges and opportunities and so led to the design of relevant policies aimed at supporting the destination’s overall sustainable development, thereby increasing its competitiveness. Joining the INSTO Network will help Yucatán manage tourism development in a responsible and sustainable manner, taking a holistic view in developing adequate and innovative strategies for “rethinking” tourism.

UN Tourism

January 18, 2023

MARAEY Signs Agreement With Marriott International to Build Three Distinct Hotels in Maricá, on Rio de Janeiro's Sun Coast

MARAEY, Brazil's principal sustainable tourist-residential enterprise, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Marriott International, Inc., to build three distinct hotels in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro. The projects are strategically located to create an international tourist destination focused on sustainability and innovation, as well as high-end service and experiences.

Marriott

Maricá, Brazil

December 9, 2022

Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Centric Escazu San Jose

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Caribe Hospitality S.A. for Hyatt Centric Escazu San Jose. Expected to open in 2024, the lifestyle hotel will debut the Hyatt Centric brand in Costa Rica and will mark the third Hyatt Centric hotel in Central America, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in Latin America and the Caribbean region, fueled by leisure travel demand.

Escazu San Jose, Costa Rica

November 30, 2022

Destination Mexico City: An Alluring Urban Hotspot Primed for Continued Growth

Having seen an increase of 8.2 million international visitors between 2021 and 2022, Mexico City is currently one of the most popular travel destinations in the Americas, and it’s not hard to see why.

Accor

Press Release Food & Beverage

November 18, 2022

NOMAD Hotels Group is born, the first Peruvian chain for digital nomads with 8 brands

NOMAD Hotels Group is the first Peruvian "home-boutique" hotel chain, it will offer hotel concepts and innovative experiences. It is aimed at digital nomad travelers, welcoming them as in their own home. The chain is inspired by the co-living model, which is present throughout the concept and hopes to expand it throughout the world.

NOMAD Hotels Group

Peru

November 2, 2022

Honoring Día de Muertos at Hilton Properties Across Mexico

A UNESCO-recognized celebration as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a multi-day transformative experience for the Mexican people honoring ancestry and remembering loved ones. Día de Muertos is not only about paying respect to those who have passed on, but rather, keeping their souls and their memories alive through tradition.

Hilton

November 1, 2022

Meliá Hotels International Grows Its Luxury Brands Internationally with the Addition of Two New Hotels In Mexico

Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of two new hotels in Mexico that will further the international growth of its luxury brands. Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Mexico and ME by Meliá will continue growing in the country with its second hotel. The addition of these two newly built hotels will allow Meliá Hotels International to further reinforce its commitment to the region, offering superior-quality experiences in one of the top travel destinations in the world.

Melia