City
Express by Marriott announced its entry into four new markets across the
Caribbean and Latin America.
The affordable midscale brand segment plans to debut eight
new properties over the next three years in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua and
Peru. The anticipated expansion into these regions adds to the brand’s existing
portfolio in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica.
This announcement comes on the heels of Marriott
International’s recently revealed plans to bring the City Express by
Marriott brand to Brazil and expand into the U.S. and Canada as a new transient
midscale offering in the region.
“We are thrilled to introduce the City Express by Marriott
brand to Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker,
Chief Development Officer for Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin
America. “The brand’s expansion underscores the increasing demand for
affordable, high-quality lodging options in the region.”
He added, “These new signings reflect our commitment to
providing diverse travel experiences for every guest and our focus on providing
new build and conversion opportunities for our owners and developers. We are
confident that City Express by Marriott will continue to thrive in these
dynamic markets.”
Argentina
Situated in the border town of Puerto Iguazu, City Express
by Marriott Iguazu, Argentina is expected to open in the second quarter of 2025
with 87 rooms serving as a gateway to the world-famous natural wonder of Iguazu
Falls.
City Express by Marriott Añelo Neuquén, Argentina in the
Neuquén Province within the Patagonia region will feature 100 rooms. Expected
to open in 2027, the hotel will support the growth of Vaca Muerta, a rapidly
expanding hub for the oil and gas industries.
Bolivia
City Express by Marriott Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia is
slated to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025 in Santa Cruz,
Bolivia’s largest and most populated city and economic heart. The property with
100 rooms is expected to open in early 2027.
Nicaragua
With an anticipated conversion in the third quarter of 2025,
City Express by Marriott Managua, Nicaragua’s100-room hotel is part of a
mixed-use development with Las Americas shopping mall and the HEX Convention
Center.
City Express by Marriott Estelí, Nicaragua with the same
planned opening time is a 49-room hotel in Estelí catering to business
travelers and part of a mixed-use development with Multicentro Estelí shopping
mall.
Located in downtown Leon, City Centro by Marriott La
Recolección, Nicaragua sports a 50-room hotel near tourist attractions and
business landmarks and expected to open in third quarter 2023.
The opening of these hotels represents a milestone with the
brand’s first presence in Nicaragua.
Peru
City Express Plus by Marriott and City Express Suites by
Marriott, Casma, Peru are expected to open in 2027 in Casma, Ancash, Peru, as
part of a dual-brand property development within an enterprising tourism and
lifestyle project known as the "Peruvian Miami Beach."
City Express Plus by Marriott will feature 120 rooms, while
City Express Suites by Marriott will offer 80 rooms.
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