Marriott’s Newest Brand in the Region

By: - June 2nd, 2016

Marriott’s AC Hotel brand has expanded in Mexico.

The company has announced the opening of the 188-room AC Hotel Guadalajara Mexico and the 175-room AC Hotel Queretaro Antea.

The hotels are aim to “cater to the creativity and passions of travelers with a millennial mindset.”

“We are thrilled to be bringing this new breed of lifestyle hotel to Mexico’s dynamic neighborhoods of Queretaro and Guadalajara,” explains Toni Stoeckl, Vice President Lifestyle Brands, Marriott International. “Our rapidly growing portfolio of design-led hotels illustrates Marriott International’s commitment to making distinctive architecture and design affordable and accessible for creatives and entrepreneurs around the world.”

The two openings are the first AC-branded properties in the Latin America and Caribbean region.

AC Hotels will open hotels in Mexico City, Panama, Santiago, Chile and Rio later this year.

“Guadalajara and Queretaro are two of Mexico’s most vibrant cities with active arts scene and energetic urban culture,” said Tim Sheldon, President of the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International. “These hotels are both centrally located and within walking distance to their city’s main tourist attractions, perfect for millennial travelers looking to experience everything the Guadalajara and Queretaro have to offer.”

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