Hilton Expanding in Cancun

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 15th, 2017

Hilton is expanding in Cancun as part of a wider growth push across Mexico, the company announced this week.

Hilton plans to debut the new Hampton Inn by Hilton Cancun in Mexico in the second quarter of this year, according to a release.

The property will open its doors in the Pabellon Cumbres area of the city.

“With nearly 100 open properties in Latin America, Hilton continues to actively pursue growth opportunities in the region,” said Hilton’s Juan Corvinos. “We currently have a robust pipeline of more than 60 hotels across Latin America, including over 30 projects in Mexico.”

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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