ALIS CALA 2025 Conference

Get the latest updates and news from this year's 2025 ALIS CALA Conference, held at the Loews Coral Cables Hotel in Coral Cables, Florida, April 29-May 1, 2025. The merger of CHRIS and HOLA into ALIS CALA promises to create an enriched and more comprehensive conference experience for sponsors and attendees alike, bringing together the best of both events. This approach will lead to the overall continued growth and collaboration reaching investors, owners, and developers throughout the vibrant Caribbean and Latin American regions.

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Monetize guests’ changing checklist for lifestyle hotels

By Mary Scoviak | May 16, 2025

Lifestyle hotel stakeholders talk wellness, wish-lists and why their top investment tip is: Know when... Read More

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ALIS CALA video: GHL Hoteles wants to double its size

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 14, 2025

New CEO Andrés Fajardo talks about his first impressions of the hotel business and his... Read More

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Leaders discuss regional opportunities in CALA

By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025

At an ALIS CALA panel, executives discuss long-term optimism for the region and the growing presence... Read More

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ALIS CALA video: Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2025

Wyndham’s president for CALA talks about their hottest development markets and address all too... Read More

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Where is the upside in Mexico?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 12, 2025

 ALIS CALA panel debates where the opportunities lie and asks when the biggest investors will... Read More

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ALIS CALA video: Paul Adan, IHG Hotels & Resorts

By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025

IHG's SVP of development in the CALA region talks about growing opportunities, especially in the... Read More

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Finding the ‘commonality’ for CALA investments

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025

Regional experts discuss investments, cruises and sustainability during ALIS CALA panel.... Read More

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CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

At ALIS CALA, experts on stage discuss what is “discussable” in negotiations and what owners want with... Read More

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ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

The founders of Apple Leisure Group remain very active developers in the CALA region and Mullen Real... Read More

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ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

The chief development officer of the Starwood Hotels talks about what will be different about the... Read More

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ALIS CALA award winners named

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

Development and Deal of the Year for the CALA region were announced during the conference this week at... Read More

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Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

Top hotel executives talk about why current instability in the US isn’t diminishing CALA’s long-term... Read More

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ALIS CALA poll shows investor sentiment still positive

By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025

Luxury is the most promising opportunity in the Caribbean and Latin America but debt remains... Read More

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Developers address CALA’s biggest challenges

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2025

Tax structures and exit strategies can be perplexing, while relationship banking remains crucial to... Read More