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City Express by Marriott Set to Expand into New Countries Across the Caribbean and Latin America
Underscoring Marriott's expansion in the affordable midscale segment, the City Express by Marriott brand plans to debut in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and
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[{"type":"text","content":"Underscoring Marriott's expansion in the affordable midscale segment, the City Express by Marriott brand plans to debut in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru, with eight properties expected to open over the next three years.\nPLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, announced its planned entry into four new markets across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region – Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru – further solidifying Marriott International's presence in the affordable midscale segment. In 2024, Marriott signed 12 City Express by Marriott hotels (comprising 1,236 rooms). The City Express by Marriott portfolio currently encompasses 153 hotels and 17,777 rooms across the CALA region.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFollowing Marriott's acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio in 2023, which marked the company's entry into affordable midscale, the brand has demonstrated strong performance and expansion across the CALA region. This includes continued success in its country of origin, Mexico, and new opportunities for development in secondary and tertiary destinations across the country. The anticipated expansion into Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru adds to the existing portfolio in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica. This announcement comes on the heels of Marriott International's recently announced plans to bring the City Express by Marriott brand to Brazil and to expand the brand into the United States and Canada as a new transient midscale offering in the region.\n\"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. 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.\"\nWith a robust pipeline and continued focus on strategic development, City Express by Marriott is well-posi...