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| State of Yucatán Welcomes New Curio Collection By Hilton HotelFrom October to March, state secures 17 Million Pesos-plus in private investment for tourism sector
Michelle Fridman, Secretary of Tourism Promotion of Yucatán, via a virtual meeting from Mexico City, oversaw the signing of the agreement between corporate representatives from Hilton International and the Villa Mercedes Mérida. The Curio Collection by Hilton is a global five-star brand. At the Villa Mercedes Mérida, it will offer 127 comfortable rooms; a 130-seat restaurant; a bar; seven lounges, with capacity for up to 400 people; a swimming pool; a charming central garden and terrace; and a gym. Guest accommodations include four luxurious suites and 30 exclusive rooms, as well as a private lounge, in a reserved area for greater privacy and comfort. This announcement represents just one part of new tourism investment in Yucatán. From last October to this March, the State of Yucatan Ministry of Tourism (Sefotur) has secured more than 17,000 MDP for development of tourism infrastructure, a good part of which is already under construction or invested in projects currently in operation. Of the more than 17 million pesos, almost 40% was invested in Mérida and the remaining 60% in the interior of the state. Of this total, 60.5% will be used for the construction, renovation and innovation of hotels and 39% in theme parks, while the remaining 0.5% will be invested in restaurants. "We are at an atypical moment, however, realizing that our tourism industry is facing the most complex crisis in its entire history and that, in the midst of this crisis, these events are celebrated fills me with hope," said Fridman, at the meeting. "I believe in Yucatán," she added. "Yucatán is a great tourist destination; Fridman emphasized that Yucatán has enjoyed much good news of late, closing out 2019 with historic growth in the number of visitors. The investments reflect "the great destination that we are, a diverse destination, where history is combined with modernity in a cosmopolitan city like Mérida, declared as the 'Best City in the World' by Condé Nast Traveler," she said, with a good location and mere steps separating a world-class International Congress Center from a charming Historic Center. For more information, visit www.enroutecommunications.com End
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