PORTO D GALINHAS – Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Brazil with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS marking the brand’s anticipated debut in the country. This milestone is a part of a larger multi-unit agreement that will open 30 City Express properties in Brazil’s Northeast over the next 15 year.
A special ceremony was held in Porto de Galinhas to celebrate the signing. Local government officials, Marriott executives, representatives of the firm that owned the real estate, and local media were all present.
This announcement continues the brand’s recent momentum in the Caribbean and Latin America. Marriott announced in June that City Express by Marriott would be entering El Salvador, with four new hotels. City Express by Marriott is set to be introduced in Argentina Bolivia Nicaragua Peru and Peru beginning January 2025. The brand was officially launched in March in the United States. Plans are to expand the brand into Canada.
City Express by Marriott now has a presence in five countries, with an additional six markets and over 60 projects in the pipeline—underscoring its rapid growth and increasing impact in the midscale hospitality segment.
We’re excited to continue our collaboration with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS. City Express by Marriott will be available in Brazil. This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to combining Marriott’s global scale with local expertise—delivering efficient, high-quality accommodations and providing access to our powerful platforms and the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem. Federico Greppi Chief Operations, Marriott International Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International’s world-class brands and our owners’ trust in Marriott International are evident by these new hotel signings. Brazil is one of our key growth markets, and we are always looking for ways to diversify our hotel portfolio. City Express by Marriott is a great way to expand in the midscale affordable segment. Bojan Kumer is the Regional Vice President for Development of Marriott International in CALA
We think hospitality is an important driver for development. City Express by Marriott in the Northeast is not just a new hotel — it’s the connection between a global brand and the region’s economic potential. Tarcysio Malheiros, Director of FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS
Marriott’s commitment of expanding access to high-quality accommodations in emerging market is reinforced by the seven newly signed properties, which will add over 750 guests rooms to key, fast-growing destinations in Northeast Brazil.
The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us Ipojuca is PernambucoCity Express by Marriott will open a new hotel in the Suape Industrial Port Complex is an important hub for the economic and industrial development of Brazil. A new property is set to open in Porto de GalinhasThe opening is expected to be in 2028.
The brand also plans to expand in the vibrant cities of by early 2028. Natal The following are some examples of how to get started: Fortaleza New properties are being built. These hotels will cater to a wide range of guests — from public sector and energy professionals to beachgoers and urban travelers — offering smart, well-located accommodations suitable for both business and leisure travel.
Additional hotels will follow these developments along the coast area. Cabo de Santo Agostinho The openings of these properties are anticipated to take place by 2029. The properties are designed to serve corporate, logistical, and leisure travelers. This reflects the rapid growth of tourism and economy in Brazil’s Northeast.
City Express by Marriott will join the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotels in 2023. It is designed to satisfy the needs and wants of budget-conscious business travelers and leisure travellers who want modern, comfortable, centrally located accommodations. Marriott International is expanding the brand regionally as part of its strategy to capture new customer segments and diversify their offerings.
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