Hilton | Plans to Add 20 Hotels in Brazil in the Next Five Years

 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., American multinational hospitality company based in Tysons - Virginia, managing and franchising a large portfolio of hotels, resorts and timeshare properties is managing plans to add 20 hotels in Brazil in the next five years as part of its expansion strategy in the Caribbean and Latin America.

The U.S. hospitality group aims to expand its portfolio in Brazil, where it recently opened new hotels and it also signed new contracts, increasing its range of brands in South American country's most popular business travel and leisure destinations.

For the Hilton Senior Director of Development in Brazil, Leonardo Lido the incredible growth Brazil of the company is the result of a its development efforts to bring the right brands to the right markets in the right time.

Hilton celebrated and has since passed the milestone of opening its twentieth hotel in Brazil and there is enthusiasm to maintain this momentum with plans to introduce new brands with 20 hotels over the next five years.

The strategic plans include the opening of the first Hilton - branded residences with the opening of Qoya Residences Curitiba, Curio Collection by Hilton, a brand of establishments characterized by a distinctive architecture and design, the introduction of new brands with confirmed projects from Motto by Hilton, well known for its concept based on inspired spaces and nieghborhood flavours, Homewood Suites by Hilton, upscale, award - winning, all suite extended - stay hotel brand and to launch Spark by Hilton, a brand focused on functional and comfortable accommodations, a new offering that is redefining the premium economy segment.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/hoteles/104505_en_5_anos_hilton_planea_incorporar_unos_20_hoteles_en_brasil

Rocco Forte Hotels | To open its Second Milan Property in Late Summer 2025

 Rocco Forte Hotels, famed British hotel group established in 1996 by hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and Olga Polizzi headquartered in the capital of Great Britain, London, boasting an outstanding five - star collection will open its second property in Milan in late summer 2025.

The future hotel Carlton Milan managed by Rocco Forte Hotels is housed in the former Baglioni Hotel Carlton on Via della Spiga, one of the Italian city of Milan's top shopping streets, forming the north - east boundaries of the luxurious "Quadrilatero della Moda" the fashion quadrilater along the iconic Via Montenapoleone, Via Manzoni, Via Sant'Andrea and Corso Venezia and a short distance from the bustling square Piazza San Babila and the emblematic Corso Vittorio Emanuele, veritable promenade of luxury boutiques and high - end accessories flanked on either side by elegant storefronts.

The hotel is the result of the development by Rocco Forte's Director of design Olga Polizzi in collaboration with interior designers Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen on the refurbishment project, wthe accommodation ill feature approximately 70 rooms and suites, a lounge bar, a restaurant, a rooftop bar with 360 views of the city, wellness centre providing a gym and spa.

The Founder and President of the company Sir Rocco Forte said that Milan is one of the world's most dynamic and design - centric destinations, a creative and vigorous city, and there is great confidence in Milan's future, and the many international events and visitors ir welcomes every year, thrilled to confront this extraordinary city and bring Rocco Forte Hotels philosophy and quality in the capital of Lombardy.

Following the opening of apartment building Rocco Forte House Milan in 2024, an exquisite Milanese Palazzo located on the emblematic Via Manzoni, the Carlton Milan will be the tenth property in Italy for Rocco Forte Hotels.

As additional note the British hospitality group has signed a debut hotel in the Middle East, concretely in Dubai with target including Morocco, North America and Saudi Arabia where the hotel group is supported by the the presence of PIF, the sovereign wealth fund of the Arab Kingdom acquired a 49% stake in Rocco Forte in late 2023.

Link - https://boutiquehotelnews.com/news/hotel/rocco-forte-milan/

Radisson Hotel Group | Expansion in Saudi Arabia with the Launch of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal

 

Radisson Hotel Group, multi – brand hotel chain with a worldwide presence, headquartered in Minnetonka – Minnesota - U.S, one of world's largest and most dynamic hospitality companies expanded its operations in the Middle East, concretely in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal, which aims to become a premier destination for business events.

The hotel is situated in the ministries quarters of the Arabian capital, not far from King Salman Park and the Ministry of Defense, just half hour drive from King Khalid International Airport and approximately 17.0 kilometres from KAFD, King Abdullah Financial District and its proximity to a metro station enhance its appeal to local and international guests.

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal, an establishment designed to cater to business travellers, providing top - tier amenities,  features 310 rooms including 84 executive rooms and suites, a business lounge and a rooftop swimming pool.

The new property also boasts the on - site Silk Road Restaurant which pays tribute to the iconic Silk Route Heritage, offering diners a variety of global cuisines, La Veranda Café, a stylish, lobby lounge and an open – air café designed for relaxation and casual gatherings, 14 advanced meeting rooms covering 2.450 square metres hosting up to 2.344 atttendees.

The  Hotel General Manager, Andre Adel Saad expressed pride in the property’s transition to Radisson Blu, reiterating the company’s commitment to service excellence and enhancing the guest experience.

The COO of Radisson Hotel Group, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia Pacific, Tim Cordon, expressed enthusiasm about the hotel’s opening, pointed out that Riyadh is quickly transforming into a global destination, and the new property is well – positioned to cater to the needs of both leisure and business travellers.

The Radisson Hotel Group currently operates 10 hotels in the capital of the Saudi Kingdom and over 30 hotels across the country.

The opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh Minhal, consolidate the presence in the Middle East of the company and affirms the group commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, government program which aims to achieve the goal of increased diversification economically, socially and culturally by elevating the country’s hospitality landscape in a city as Riyadh which blends modernity with tradition, home to iconic landmarks, historic sites and a growing arts, dining, and shopping scene.

Link - -https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-riyadh-minhal

Tierra del Fuego National Park - Argentina | Special Promotion on the Entrance Fees Launch

Tierra del Fuego National Park on the Argentine part of the island of Tierra del Fuego, within Tierra del Fuego Province in the ecoregion of Patagonic Forest and Altos Andes, a part of the subantarctic forest which protects 68.909 hectares and is the only one in the country that combines marine, forest and mountain evironments, additionally featuring lakes,valleys and extensive peat bogs as part of the tourism activities for summer season, launched a special promotion on the entrance fees.

In this way, since 6th January 2025 the access fees to the park will be 30.000 pesos, just over €28 for international visitors, 9.000 pesos for Argentine residents and 5.000 pesos for local residents.

It should be noted that the following categories are exempt from payment, local residents in this case from Ushuaia, children under 6 years of age, educationl visits, people with disabilities, retirees and pensioners, Malvinas / Falklands Veterans, Guides and Coordinators.

In this regard, the President of INFUETUR, the Official Tourism Authority of the province of Tierra del Fuego said that the organitazion is taking step to reduce the value of the entrance fee to the park, achieving the important agreement in favour of the development of the tourist season in the province, inviting the visitors to tour this relevant natural reserve enjoying the unique nature of the so called "End of the World" thanking the Secretary of Tourism of Argentina Daniel Scioli and the President of National Parks Crstian Larsen, for giving rise to INFUETUR requirement.

The President of the National Parks Administration said that with the aim of promoting nature tourism and positioning Argentina as a first - class tourism destination, there is a promotion for the entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park which aims to increase the number of local and international tourists who decide to visit it in this season.

For this same reason is that in November 2024 the "flexipass" was incorporated which allows the price of two days, visitors can stay three days ; for the price of three and half days, a whole week and an unlimited annual pass, for the price of five days.

Tierra del Fuego National Park situated 12 kilometres west of Ushuaia, the southernmost city located on the southwest coast of the Beagle Channel, between the Martial Range and the "End of the World" along National Route No.3, is the only National Park in Argentine located between the mountains and the sea.

Visitors can travel through different natural spaces among sub - Antarctic landscapes, in a land greatly highlighted by deep valleys, stunning coasts, splendid, centuries - old forests, peat bogs and also enjoing a magnificent lake located between two mountain ranges.

One of the most visited points in Lapataia Bay, a scenic spot of Tierra del Fuego National Park located about 20 minutes drive from Ushuaia downtown highlighted by deserted beaches, gliterring waters, rocky isles and bordered by the snow - capped peaks of the Southern Andes, the most southern point of the longest motorway on the planet,where the sign that signals the end of National Route No. 3 is located.

Tierra del Fuego National Park is a paradise for trekking lovers, it boasts a network of signposted trails of approximately 40.0 kilometres that vary in length and degree of difficulty offering a large options for this kind of fascinating, outdoor activity.

In addition, the End of the World Train, offering a very short journey that only travels a total of 7.0 kilometres but it has a very interesting history and it brings travellers through the landscapes of the Tierra del Fuego National Park, learning about the history of Tierra del Fuego aboard a steam locomotive reaching an unforgettable place at the end of the South American continent.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/104414_el_parque_nacional_tierra_del_fuego_de_promocion_en_verano