McLean, Virginia – The American hotel chain Hilton Hotels & Resorts reported its growth plans for 2024 with the opening of 15 new hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean, which include the Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, north of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
In a statement detailing its plans to accelerate its expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America, Hilton says it is prepared for another revolutionary year in the region and 2024 is expected to be the first in market openings for multiple brands, including highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique and Zemi Miches All Inclusive Resort, Hilton Curio Collection.
It highlights that the portfolio of Hilton is made up of more than 220 hotels and 40,000 rooms, spanning 15 brands and 29 countries and territories and the company's project portfolio in the region continues to strengthen with the signing of more than 35 new hotel agreements in 2023.
With a strong signing year in 2023 and an extensive portfolio of 110 hotels in development, the company expects this momentum in the region to continue.
Pablo Maturana, vice president of development for the Caribbean and Latin America at Hilton Hotels, explained that the record growth they achieved in the region in 2023 is the result of the strategic approach to bringing the right hotels to the right destinations at the right time, partnering with exceptional owners.
“Hilton's award-winning brands continue to generate interest from developers in the region, where we have tripled our presence in the last decade with a diversified hotel portfolio. The momentum of our growing portfolio reflects the power of our brands and our ability to meet the demands of leisure and business travelers,” Maturana concluded.
Hilton is experiencing unprecedented growth in Argentina and plans to double its portfolio in the country to 20 hotels. Currently, it has 10 open hotels and 10 projects under construction or design.
Consolidated Hilton presence
In 2023, Hilton solidified its presence in the country's internationally acclaimed wine region with the debut of Hualta Hotel Mendoza, Curio Collection by Hilton, in September, followed by Hilton Mendoza which opened in December.
Hilton Garden Inn Salta also signed, the brand's first hotel in the province, and Tru by Hilton Bariloche, introducing the Tru by Hilton brand in Argentina. DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires opened its doors on January 23 and the company is excited to continue building on the momentum it achieved in 2023.
Finally, in 2023, Hilton was named the best company to work for in the world (#1) and in Argentina (#1), reflecting its commitment to maintaining an exceptional work culture globally and in the country.
In Mexico, Hilton has approximately 120 hotels open and under development. Finally, with six hotels in operation and more than 10 in development, Hilton plans to almost triple its presence in the Dominican Republic.
Hilton openings planned for 2024:
Hilton has plans to open more than 15 hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America in 2024, including:
DoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires, which will mark the debut of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Argentina, which opened in the first quarter.
Motto by Hilton Cusco, the first Motto by Hilton hotel in Peru, located in the Historic Center of Cusco, which opened in the first quarter.
DoubleTree by Hilton Lima San Isidro located in the financial district of San Isidro, with incredible spaces such as a flagship restaurant, a heated outdoor pool on the terrace, a solarium and a gym.
Hilton Garden Inn Asunción Aviadores del Chaco, which represents the company's arrival in Paraguay.
Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located in the golden area of the La Paz boardwalk with panoramic views of the Gulf of California and Ensenada de La Paz, and Tropicana Los Cabos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in the heart of the coastal destination of San José del Cabo.
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique, is projected as the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in Costa Rica. It is uniquely situated on a peninsula with unobstructed ocean views in the middle of a tropical paradise, known for its spectacular landscapes, lush forests and beautiful beaches.
Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, the first Curio Collection by Hilton All-Inclusive hotel in the Dominican Republic.
This new Zemi Miches all-inclusive resort, Curio Collection by Hilton . It stands out for its enviable location north of Punta Cana in the coastal city of Miches. The new all-inclusive resort will have 502 rooms and will welcome travelers to an area known for its pristine beaches, extensive mountain landscapes and lush natural surroundings. The property is owned by Zemi Hotels & Resorts, SRL and will be managed by Hilton.