Marriott International has reached a milestone in Mexico by opening its 300th hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Torreón. The expansion covers over 44,000 rooms across 25 brands, supported by a pipeline of 76 properties. With conversions accounting for 35 per cent of signed developments, Marriott plans to open more than 10 additional properties in Mexico before the end of 2026.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has celebrated the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort following a significant refurbishment. The adults-only, AAA Four Diamond property has undergone a total transformation to its 424 suites and shared facilities. Located in a secure gated community near Cancun, the resort now features contemporary coastal interiors and a brand-new two-storey Preferred Club building.
Hilton is set to expand its luxury footprint in the Caribbean with the 2028 opening of AMARIS Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos. The project will operate under the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand and feature 170 guest rooms alongside high-end branded residences. This development is part of a broader push by Hilton to double its luxury presence in the region through its top-tier brands.
The Inter-American Development Bank Group and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean have launched a joint data platform to address housing shortages and urban development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Named Housing and Urban Intelligence, the platform is the region’s first integrated data hub of its kind, launched with support from the OECD. The platform provides over 3,000 indicators, 18 country profiles, and information from more than 500 official sources.
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