HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR THE FIRST ALILA BRANDED RESORT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (United States)
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya will undergo a transformative renovation and debut as the first Alila branded resort in Latin America and the Caribbean in late 2025, offering a luxury sanctuary that serves as a steward of the natural environment and local Mayan culture. |
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HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR THE FIRST ALILA BRANDED RESORT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (United States)
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya will undergo a transformative renovation and debut as the first Alila branded resort in Latin America and the Caribbean in late 2025, offering a luxury sanctuary that serves as a steward of the natural environment and local Mayan culture. |
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and RLH Properties today announced the planned transformation and rebranding of Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya to Alila Mayakoba, which will mark the Alila brand’s entry into Latin America and the Caribbean.
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is expected to suspend operations on March 2, 2025 and debut as Alila Mayakoba later this year.
Alila is a luxury brand that has received substantial recognition for its place at the forefront of transformational travel. Hotels and resorts in the global brand portfolio are known for their awe-inspiring experiences that allow guests to create a sense of connection to self, place, local culture and community.
Sustainability and wellbeing sit at the forefront of the Alila brand ethos, and the new resort will be designed and renovated with minimal impact to the surrounding environment of Mayakoba’s lush and tropical jungles, while providing maximum impact on the physical, mental, and spiritual health and wellbeing of guests.
Set amongst 148 acres of mangrove, protecting wildlife and biodiversity, the resort will take an eco-friendly renovation approach using locally sourced and reclaimed materials and operate under rigorous sustainable tenets once open.
Alila Mayakoba will offer a sanctuary where guests can connect with the indigenous natural environment in profound and immersive ways, and learn to honor and cherish the environment, much like ancient Mayans, creating space for themselves while nourishing the Earth in their own ways.
The design of Alila Mayakoba will celebrate the distinct and secluded location of Mayakoba and honor its distinctive water canals and the ancient Mayan reverence for nature, which aligns seamlessly with the Alila brand's commitment to environmental connection.
“The planned transformation of this beloved resort into a magnificent Alila Mayakoba will inspire guests and ignite curiosity, incorporating local traditions into the guest experience with thoughtful conservation practices that make a positive impact, allowing guests the ability to be involved in the preservation of Mayakoba,” said Pete Sears, Group President, Americas, Hyatt.
“As the first Alila branded hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean, we are proud to soon introduce a new level of luxury, sustainability and impactful wellbeing that inspires guests to interact with the local community and truly immerse themselves in an authentic experience.”
“With expertise in luxury and ultra-luxury hotels and residences in Mexico and the Caribbean, we are thrilled to pursue our next chapter with Hyatt with plans to introduce the Alila brand to the world-renowned destination of Mayakoba,” said Luis Duran, CEO, RLH Properties.
“Our commitment to environmental responsibility is a key aspect of our long-term strategy and has become fundamental to the success of our company. Alila Mayakoba will be a testament of our deep respect for the community, allowing guests to connect with our protected ecosystems on a deeper level.”
As part of the transition, the property will reduce the number of guestrooms and increase the suite count to 40% of the total inventory, offering wellness-focused accommodations with design and technology features aiming to improve guest wellbeing.
The property will continue its commitment to wellbeing with elaborate indoor and outdoor wellness spaces, intentional programming led by experts and local healers, a renovated spa with outdoor communal hydrotherapy amenities, extensive gardens to be used in guest programming, and a new Temazcal, a traditional Mexican steam bath supporting therapeutic and spiritual wellbeing.
The resort will offer a robust array of experiences that encourage guests to explore beyond the resort and discover the Mayan Riviera in a deep and transformative way.
Alila Mayakoba will be home to locally inspired food and beverage offerings, including a curated coffee shop, a three-meal restaurant with an on-site organic garden, two signature restaurants, a new lobby lounge serving artisanal cocktails using local ingredients, a beach-front restaurant and a new beach club.
All culinary experiences will depict the Alila brand’s restorative, meaningful and honest approach to food and wine, deeply rooted in place and people with garden-to-table elements.
Additionally, the hotel will open with refreshed indoor and outdoor meeting and events spaces ideal for special events and celebrations, or unforgettable weddings with impressive natural backdrops of the Caribbean Sea.
The hotel is offering guests and World of Hyatt members with existing reservations at Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya for stays after March 2, 2025 until the hotel resumes operations, the option to relocate to other Hyatt properties or another hotel within the Mayakoba complex or cancel their stay with no penalty. Should a guest or World of Hyatt member have questions or need assistance, please contact Hyatt at 888-848-9496 (within the Americas) or 1-402-952-1131 (outside of the Americas).
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of September 30, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt, Alila, Miraval, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz, Thompson Hotels, The Standard, Dream Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas, JdV by Hyatt, Bunkhouse Hotels, and me and all hotels; the Inclusive Portfolio, including Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Vacation Club, and Hyatt; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt loyalty program, ALG Vacations, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions technology services.
About Alila
The hallmark of Alila hotels is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, crafted artisanship, personalized hospitality, and bespoke journeys. In support of sustainable tourism, Alila hotels adopt EarthCheck operating standards, integrating the natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments. To stay at any Alila hotels and resorts is to embark on a destination experience – be it in recreating the flavors of the local cuisine, enhancing your well-being through ancient healing arts or the thrill of adventure sports, you will re-discover the luxury of living at Alila hotels. For more information visit, alilahotels.com
About Mayakoba
Nestled in the Mexican Riviera Maya, Mayakoba is a 595-acre resort and residential destination surrounded by the natural beauty of lagoons, jungle, tranquil waters, and a sugar sand beach. Four meaningfully placed luxury hotels can be found within Mayakoba — Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont, and Rosewood — each with distinct personalities and amenities, perfectly complementing one another, and two collections of private residences, including Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, and Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba. Within the coveted destination are a wealth of lifestyle experiences including four acclaimed spas, more than 35 restaurants with eclectic cuisines and a village square that serves as an event space modeled after the historic colonial plazas in Mexico. In addition, guests have access to a three-mile-long nature trail, an array of recreational pursuits through Mayakoba Experiences, the Dive and Water Sports Center and Mayakoba Dive School, and El Camaleón Mayakoba, a spectacular 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect and golf legend Greg Norman. For more information, visit www.mayakoba.com
About RLH Properties
RLH Properties is a leading publicly listed company based in Mexico City, specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of luxury and ultra-luxury destinations, hotels, resorts, residences, and amenities. Established in Mexico City in 2013, the company's investment strategy centers around AAA assets located in unique, high-barrier-to-entry locations, within markets where the supply is limited relative to current and potential demand. They also prioritize partnerships with internationally recognized hotel operators and the curation of exclusive experiences and amenities.
RLH Properties' current portfolio includes renowned properties such as Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, El Camaleón Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba, Four Seasons Mexico City, Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club, One&Only Mandarina, Rosewood Mayakoba, Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba, and One&Only Mandarina Private Homes. Additionally, RLH Properties has three projects under development: Rosewood Mandarina, Mandarina Golf Club, and Rosewood Residences Mandarina, with the former two set to open in early 2025.
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