Marriott International has announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The project will be developed by international real estate and textile specialist, Grupo Karim’s. The 121-room property, scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2015, will be located in the northern part of San Pedro Sula inside of the Altia mix-used development.
Mohammad Yusuf Amdani Bai, president and CEO at Grupo Karim’s and principal shareholder of the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in San Pedro Sula, comments: “The Courtyard by Marriott brand was a perfect fit for this hotel and, combined with Marriott’s backbone and sales engine, we are confident that the hotel will be highly successful and play a large role in the continued emergence of city of San Pedro Sula.”
Craig Smith, president, Caribbean & Latin America at Marriott International, says: “The changing economic climate across the world and today’s technology has changed how people travel. Our guests want a room that has purpose and flexibility that enables a seamless transition between relaxing and working. Courtyard is designed to offer them a relaxing and functional space to work the way they want to, when they want to.”
Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief development officer, Caribbean & Latin America at Marriott International, adds: “With the success of the brand across Latin America, the Courtyard by Marriott brand has become a favorite amongst regional travellers. The new hotel in Honduras will be a significant milestone in our rapid expansion across Central America.”
The new hotel will feature a business lobby, lobby bar, casual-dining restaurant, flexible meeting space and recreational facilities including a swimming pool and sauna. Additionally, it will include the brand’s new modern guest room design which offers flexible yet comfortable spaces that incorporate technology. Signature furniture and architectural elements replace traditional art in the new guest room design.
Marriott International is currently represented in Honduras with the 157-room Tegucigalpa Marriott Hotel. With more than 900 locations in 37 countries, Courtyard by Marriott has more locations than any other Marriott International brand.
