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Brands search for growth opportunities in Mexico

REPORT FROM MEXICO — Like its neighboring countries, Mexico is experiencing high demand growth as supply growth remains incremental. But unlike the United States, brands are eager to boost their presence in the country by way of new development. “We only have 17 hotels in all of Mexico,” said Alejandro Acevedo, VP of international hotel [...]

Top rated Punta de Mita Hotel on Trip Advisor – Hotel des Artistes del Mar – Punta de Mita – Riviera Nayarit

Romantic Package (7 Nights in a deluxe two bedrooms oceanfront suite with up to 4 sleeps) $2,800 US Extra Night $295 US. Tax and Services not Included ▪ Beach Club Suite accommodation with magnificent ocean views ▪ Round-trip airport transfers ▪ Suite montage with rose petals upon arrival ▪ A bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne in [...]

Luxury leads occupancy increases for second week in STR weekly numbers

10 December 2009 8:27 AM By Rachael Spann Communications Coordinator, STR HotelNewsNow.com columnist HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The luxury segment reported an occupancy increase for the second consecutive week, rising 1.5 percent to 61.4 percent, for the week ending 5 December 2009, according to data from Smith Travel Research. Overall, in year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy fell 4.9 [...]

Hotel investors tiptoe back into buying game

Want to buy a hotel? 2010 may be just the time. Hopes for an economic turnaround are prompting some hotel investors to get back in the long-dormant acquisition game, laying the groundwork for what could prove to be an active acquisition market next year. “Like most companies, we did not acquire anything in 2009,” said [...]

IMANTA Resorts Luxury Residences, Boutique Hotel/Spa

IMANTA is a mejestic and wonderous natural landscape of beach, jungle and tropical mountain forest. A stunning synthesis of beautiful architecture, IMANTA is a unique and environmentally conscious residential resort of the highest quality standards of service and the lowest density of anyproject in the region. IMANTA style and design is inspired by the remarkable [...]

The Tamai Pool Complex at Punta Mita’s Four Seasons Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

The Tamai Pool Complex at Punta Mita’s Four Seasons Resort has 10 private cabanas for guests

A year after acquainting you with Riviera Nayarit, one of Mexico’s top luxury resort destinations, Travel Agent has uncovered the region’s hottest property, Punta Mita. Stretching over 1,500 acres along nearly 10 miles of Pacific beachfront, the region has been designed by owner and developer DINE, and is in demand with travelers seeking second and [...]

Condé Nast Traveler: 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards – Punta Mita Resort at #5 in Mexico

The big news is that, undaunted by tough times, our readers are still way out in front, discovering the coolest experiences, electing the top performers for every kind of service—and reaffrming an enduring passion for travel. Look no further for the most stimulating global stimulus package you could hope for. 5. FOUR SEASONS RESORT PUNTA [...]

Traveling with the Stars: Giuliana and Bill Rancic

By Gary Strauss, USA TODAY Giuliana and Bill Rancic host Style Network’s aptly titled reality series Giuliana and Bill (the new season starts in early January). The couple shuttle between homes in Los Angeles and Chicago. Here, Giuliana shares their travel tips and highlights with USA TODAY’s Gary Strauss. Q: What’s your favorite vacation spot? A: We love Mexico [...]

For travelers, Mexico is a delight and is safe too

By Janine Melberg The Denver Post Fear of the swine flu and drug trade violence are preventing foreigners from visiting Mexico. From all accounts in the Puerto Vallarta area, no one has the flu or knows of anyone with the flu, and drug related violence is not in evidence in this scenic Pacific coast tourist [...]

Punta Mita: Why it’s worth every penny – Blake Martin – Photographer

It’s difficult sometimes explaining to someone why you should pay in excess of $500 a night for a hotel room, and I understand that. I’ve been lucky to shoot allot of amazing resorts over the years and I can answer it all by saying this, it’s the service. Sure the locations are amazing, they usually [...]

The distressed debt conundrum

06 July 2009 8:59 AM By Joel Ross HotelNewsNow.com columnist Everyone expected floods of distressed debt and foreclosed commercial real-estate properties coming to market, and many bankruptcies. Here are things that have actually happened. In almost every loan agreement for the past 16 years, there’s a carve out that says if the borrower files voluntary [...]

Be neighborly, go to Mexico

There are several good reasons Americans should help out the Mexican economy with a trip south of the border. By Andrés Martinez June 9, 2009 Los Angeles Times Your neighbor needs your help. Do you have it within you to lend a hand? Will you book yourself a week on the beach in Cabo or [...]

Fearless travelers can cash in on Mexico’s post-flu deals

Christine Delsol, Special to SFGate.com The San Francisco Chronicle Wednesday, May 28, 2009 It’s been two weeks since the State Department and the Centers for Disease Controllifted their travel warnings on travel to Mexico, and the deals are rolling in. The CDC lifted its recommendation against nonessential travel to Mexico on May 15, citing evidence that Mexico’s flu [...]

How new hotels can transform emerging markets

May 26, 09 | 1:58 am By Laura Kalcevic In a recent assignment, HVS was asked to project the likely market behavior of a proposed luxury hotel in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Presently, the Zihuatanejo market features two luxury and two upscale properties, with up to four new projects being proposed in similar or superior service categories. [...]

Go 2 Guy: On the take in Puerto Vallarta

By JIM MOORE SPECIAL TO SEATTLEPI.COM PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Ninety-nine percent of the time, unemployment sucks. Welcome to my one percent. I’m sitting on a white-cushioned chaise lounge at the St. Regis Punta Mita in a scene from a travel magazine. The infinity pool is behind me, the Pacific Ocean is in front of me, [...]

Swine Flu Takes Toll On Mexico Tourism Industry

Tourists are a rare sight on the beaches of Cancun, Mexico, since the swine flu outbreak. Hotels, restaurants, bars and other attractions in Cancun are empty as nervous tourists cancelled travel plans. Officials say recovery could be months away for the tourism industry, a vital part of the national economy.

by Jason Beaubien NPR - Morning Edition May 14, 2009 · Americans Vicky Long and John Papadakous are savoring their Caribbean vacation in Mexico. The swine flu outbreak virtually emptied the white-sand beaches of Cancun, along with its bars and hotels, meaning there is plenty of staff to pamper the couple from Baltimore. The swine flu [...]

Flu? What Flu?

by ELISABETH MALKIN Published: May 8, 2009 MEXICO CITY — If you are looking for a cheap travel destination, try Mexico. Short of war, Mexico has endured about the worst calamity that can befall a country’s tourism industry over the last few weeks. A few people who had traveled here came down with what looked, initially, like [...]

Costa Careyes – Casitas de las Flores

Was it Walt Whitman or the nation of Mexico that said “I am large, I contain multitudes”? It was the poet, of course, but it’s equally true of Mexico — whether your picture of it is the ruined pyramids of the Yucatán or the hip nightspots of the Distrito Federal, you can bet there’s another [...]

Sayulita: Mexico’s Surf City

A small Mexican village caters to surfers and anglers looking for a slower pace and great experiences. CHESTER ALLEN; THE OLYMPIAN Published: 01/29/09 3:06 am | Updated: 01/29/09 3:01 am This low-key village about 40 minutes north of bustling Puerto Vallarta doesn’t have sprawling beachfront hotels or rumbling discos where tourists [...]

Giants muscling into boutique hotel niche

Luxury boutique hotel on playa punta de mita

By David Jones and Deena Beasley LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – It’s a trend pre-dating the global slowdown: big hotel chains are moving into the quirky boutique sector to tap into a niche of profitable growth. What’s not clear now is how many can succeed. Hotel revenues have fallen sharply since last October and [...]

Villa Los Arcos In El Banco Estates

The home’s great room features three grand arches that perfectly frame what is arguably one of the best views in the entire Puerto Vallarta area. Three of the four bedroom suites, the pool area, and an outdoor sala all deliver this same commanding vista. Other superb features include a gourmet kitchen, an office that could [...]

Villa Mirador in El Banco Estates, Punta de Mita

One of the first two villas to be built in El Banco, Villa Mirador is the epitome of El Banco Elegance. From it’s checkerboard-floor loggia, to its muted-tone interiors, to its grand cantera firplace, this house is a shining example of sophisticated beach living. Perched atop a hill, Villa mirador takes in greand views of [...]

Vallarta North Shore Luxury Hotels

It was recently announced by the Engels Group, which has the Las Cabezas property within Costa Banderas on the North Shore of Banderas Bay, that they will be building a Rosewood Hotel. And it looks like lot H-5 of Punta Mita, (between the village of Emiliano Zapata and Lot 1 of Ranchos), will be hosting [...]