Marriott expects a 75 percent increase in its Caribbean and Latin American distribution, including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels in that market.
Wyndham experiences record growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Wyndham has added 11 new properties in second quarter bringing its portfolio in the region to 146 properties across more than 17 countries and territories.
Carlson Rezidor introduces Radisson Blu in Latin America with three hotels
The newly announced hotels include the Radisson Blu Santiago, La Dehesa in Chile as well as Radisson Blu San Andrés Resort & Spa and Radisson Blu ar Santa Marta Resort & Spa in Colombia.
Hilton announces ISIC student discounts
Hilton’s partnership with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) council offers students a 10 percent discount off best available rates at participating Hilton hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Tim Sheldon new Caribbean and Latin America leader at Marriott
Tim Sheldon tapped to head region as company expects to have 150 hotels open or under development in the region by 2017.
Jorge Apaez appointed Chief Operating Officer, IHG Mexico, Latin America and The Caribbean
Apaez will oversee operations for the 220 hotels under six different brands across 21 countries in the region as well as relationships with the owning companies of IHG’s managed and franchised hotels.
Starwood appoints two new Vice Presidents for Latin America
Jean-Marc Janod has been named Vice-President of Operations for Mexico, Central America & Caribbean and Ricardo Calo has been appointed Vice-President of Operations for South America, a new position created to support this important region for the company.
Starwood accelerates expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean
Starwood will add three new hotels under The Luxury Collection brand and will also continue momentum for specialty select brands with new projects in Mexico, Peru and Paraguay.
Frances Gonzalez promoted to VP Operations for Latin America at Carlson Rezidor
Gonzalez joined Carlson Rezidor in 2001 as a district director, and was promoted to her current role in 2012.
Hilton names Tom Potter new Senior VP for Caribbean and Latin America
With more than 35 years with Hilton, Potter takes the helm of the region’s owned and managed portfolio and will play a key role in the region’s expansion plans.
