Posadas, Mexico’s Largest Hotel Group, Eyes Jamaica and Aruba
In hotels, as in banking, the real money is in being a capital-light intermediary rather than actually owning things. No wonder Posadas is pursuing its international expansion with an asset-light strategy.
Groupo Posadas, Mexico's largest independent hotel operator, is targeting Jamaica and Aruba for expansion as it pushes forward with plans for $850 million in development backed primarily by external investors.
"It's going to be a busy year in 2025," said Enrique Calderón, vice president of upscale and luxury and chief operating officer. "Our main focus of expansion internationally is the Caribbean."
Posadas, which operates 198 hotels with nearly 30,000 rooms, is set to launch 40 new projects in 2025 and 2026, including 27 new builds and 13 renovations.
Most of Posadas’ nearly 200 properties are in mainland Mexico, though it has a foothold overseas in the Dominican Republic. The expansions will add over 4,000 rooms, for a 15% increase in room capacity—with a majority at beach destinations.