Marriott signs franchise deal for Mexico

Marriott International has a new deal with Pulso Hotelero of Mexico for 36 new Fairfield Inns to triple the number of properties in Marriott’s Mexican portfolio.The 36 hotels to be built in Mexico will operate under a long-term franchise agreement. They are scheduled to open over the next 10 years. The first two are planned for a 2011 opening are in Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara. The company currently has 17 hotels in Mexico in its portfolio.Marriott owns and operates hotels and motels under brands such as the Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn and others.