Barceló Hotel Group, a Spanish operator with 234 hotels in 22 countries, is targeting opportunities in Oman, Saudi Arabia and Ras Al Khaimah after completing deals for its first eight hotels in Dubai and Sharjah.

AMResorts is making good on its growth plans for Mexico with new details emerging about its four new resorts, including two in the up and coming destination of Punta Mita.

Marriott International has announced plans for a second new luxury resort in Belize, and this one will open with Marriott Hotels’ namesake brand.

The company will be rolling out the name changes on its travel agent portal as well as its websites, and social media pages starting this month.

South America hotel demand is growing at a quicker pace than supply for the first time since 2011, according to data and analysis from STR.

Zozaya assured participants that the merger with Mark Travel Corp. was not a cost-saving measure but one focused on growth.