The Ritz-Carlton Set To Debut In Mexico City In 2019

Legendary luxury hotel brand to introduce stunning new hotel on Avenida Reforma

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced plans to open its first hotel in Mexico

 City in 2019. Upon completion, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will operate under a long

 term management agreement with Thor Urbana Capital and Heldan Hotels & Resorts. The hotel 

marks a significant milestone for Ritz-Carlton development in the Caribbean and Latin America,

 representing its entree into one of the region's most prominent capital cities.  

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Thor Urbana Capital and Heldan Hotels & Resorts to expand our

 presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, particularly in Mexico City - an epicenter of commerce

 and culture," said Herve Humler, president and chief operations officer for The Ritz-Carlton. "Mexico

 remains one of the largest and most important international markets for our company, and we are

 confident that our legendary Ritz-Carlton service and culture is a perfect match for this vibrant,

 exciting destination."

The hotel will be part of the Chapultepec Uno mixed use project, prominently located at the

 intersection of Avenida Reforma and Circuito Interior in the heart of the city's financial center.

 Once completed, the stunning structure will include 58 floors and 1.1 million square feet of space,

 rendering it one of the tallest buildings in the city. KMD Architects and Taller GLOBAL are leading

 the design and architectural efforts for the project.

The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will occupy floors 36-47 of the building, featuring unobstructed views

 of Chapultepec Park. The hotel will include signature Ritz-Carlton luxury services and amenities

 including a Club Lounge and spa.

"Mexico City is the country's economic, industrial and cultural center," said Jaime Fasja, chief 

executive officer of Thor Urbana Capital. "We are so proud to be a part of this extraordinary project

 that we know will bring a new level of luxury hospitality to the city."

"Travel to Mexico continues to grow for both business and leisure travel throughout the Caribbean 

and Latin America region and for inbound travel to the United States," said Gabriel Helfon, chief 

executive officer of Heldan Hotels & Resorts.  "This project will play a helpful role in the continued

 emergence and success of Mexico City as a leading international destination."

Recently named by highly reputed London-based consultancy, Luxury Branding, as the world's

 most popular luxury hotel brand, The Ritz-Carlton currently offers a collection of seven luxury

 hotels throughout the Caribbean and Latin America including The Ritz-Carton, Santiago, The

 Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, The Ritz-

Carlton, Cancun, The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, and Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Puerto Rico).

  In addition to The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, future locations in the region include Panama City,

 Panama (2016) and Los Cabos, Mexico (2017). The Ritz-Carlton portfolio currently includes 90

 hotels around the world, with expectations for the brand to reach 100 hotels by the end of 2016.

Note on forward-looking statements : The Ritz-Carlton expectations for future hotel openings in

 the Caribbean and Latin America region and reaching 100 hotels by the end of 2016 are "forward-

looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and are subject to numerous

 risks and uncertainties, including changes in market conditions, supply and demand changes for

 hotel rooms, the availability of capital to finance hotel growth, and other applicable "Risk Factors"

 that Marriott International discloses in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, any of which

 could delay or prevent hotel openings or otherwise cause growth to be different than we anticipate. 

 We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this news release, and undertake no

 obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new

 information, future events or otherwise.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 90 hotels

 in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.  More than 40 

hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information 

or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, and for the latest company

 updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned

 subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).

Travelore News: Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, To Open In Bali

Set to open in the third quarter of this year as the third resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve Collection, Mandapa is situated along the majestic Ayung River in Ubud, the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali.

Named after the entrance to a traditional Hindu temple, Mandapa is an exclusive journey inside an indigenous Balinese village, providing a sensory journey to wellness and nature. As an ideal destination for the experience collector, Mandapa is beautifully set where the lush jungle meets the river and temples stand majestic against a backdrop of rice terraces.

Designed as a sanctuary to relax one's mind, body, and soul, Mandapa will offer individually tailored spiritual, wellness and health programs as well as activities to suit travelers of all ages along with the personalized attention of a dedicated Patih or butler 24/7. Traditional Balinese interiors by Jeffrey Wilkes and renowned Asia-based DESIGNWILKES include 35 intimate suites and 25 private pool villas, all coupled with the personalized attention of a dedicated Patih or butler, and a 3 bedroom pool villa – one of the largest suites in the area.



Mandapa village will be home to four restaurants & lounges offering an array of authentic Indonesian cuisine, Mediterranean dining, and tailored health-conscious menus for wellness and detox programs, utilizing the freshest ingredients. Dining Beyond, an exclusive culinary journey, will allow guests the chance to dine in exclusive locations within the Reserve and feature a tailor made menu.

Secluded from the distractions of daily life, Mandapa Spa allows guests to discover the peace of mind and body through holistic, comprehensive wellness and lifestyle programs based on six pillars – Balinese Spa, Detox & Nutrition, Alternative Therapy, Body Therapy, and Healing. Mandapa Spa will feature eight treatment rooms, four of which are for couples, and utilize both ESPA and local products. The spa complex will also feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna, river-front yoga studio, vitality-pool, and relaxation areas.



Featuring an organic garden, farm and an educational Kid’s Hut tucked away from the rest of the resort, Mandapa offers an exclusive journey for the curious minds of young guests and provides exciting nature-based education activities for mini explorers.

For more information on Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, please visit www.mandapareserve.com

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