Hotel Equities (HE) has appointed hospitality industry veteran Juan Corvinos as president of the Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) division.
Corvinos joins Hotel Equities following more than 15 years with Hilton, where he most recently served as SVP, development, architecture, design & construction for Latin America and the Caribbean. He was instrumental in tripling Hilton’s footprint in the region and launching brands such as All-Inclusive by Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, Curio, Canopy and Tapestry.
“This is a transformational moment for Hotel Equities,” said Ben Rafter, CEO, Hotel Equities. “With HE CALA, we’re investing in a team designed specifically for the future of hospitality in this region. Juan’s leadership and firsthand experience in the region, combined with HE’s commitment to local talent and operations, make us uniquely positioned to serve hotel owners.”
Corvinos said, “We’re building a management infrastructure specifically for the region, as an owner-centric company with the talent, tools, and infrastructure to deliver long-term value. With local contracts, local experts and local solutions, HE CALA is the only dedicated, U.S.-born CALA third-party operator serving the region with a fully embedded model. A key priority is developing our presence in the all-inclusive space by aligning with partners and properties that share our vision.”
HE’s CALA portfolio currently consists of nine properties and nearly 1,000 hotel rooms under development in the region, including locations in Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Mexico, St. Thomas and Trinidad & Tobago.
