economy
May 6, 2026
US chain Marriott begins operations in Nicaragua with the opening of three hotels
The process began on April 29 with the launch of City Express by Marriott Managua (formerly Hotel HEX Managua), followed on April 30 by City Express by Marriott Estelí
TL;DR
- Marriott International has officially integrated three properties in Nicaragua into its global Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem.
- The expansion strengthens Marriott's presence in the Caribbean and Latin America and aims to increase competitiveness in Nicaragua's hotel market.
- The newly integrated hotels include City Express by Marriott Managua, City Express by Marriott Estelí, and City Centro by Marriott La Recolección in León.
- The transformation of these properties focuses on providing 'smart' hotels with efficiency and amenities like high-speed connectivity and business centers.
- Nicaragua currently lags in tourism, attracting the fewest international visitors in Central America during Holy Week 2026, with only 35,477 arrivals.