Grupo Presidente

What Grupo Presidente does

Grupo Presidente is a 100% Mexican privately-held hospitality operator founded in 1974, headquartered in Mexico City. The company operates 18+ hotels across Mexico as the master franchise holder for InterContinental Hotels Group and as franchisee for Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Its portfolio spans beach resorts (Presidente InterContinental Cancún Resort, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive, El Cielo Resort Valle de Guadalupe), city hotels in major metropolitan areas (InterContinental Polanco, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla; Aloft Querétaro; Courtyard Mérida Downtown; Hyatt House/Place Santa Fe and Monterrey; Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Aguascalientes, Puebla, Celaya), and extended-stay properties (Staybridge Suites in Guadalajara, Silao, Saltillo, Irapuato; Candlewood Suites Guadalajara Galerías). Beyond lodging, Grupo Presidente operates 50+ bars and restaurants, including internationally recognized brands Au Pied de Cochon (24-hour Parisian brasserie, 25+ years in Polanco), Alfredo Di Roma (Wine Spectator Grand Award for seven consecutive years), The Palm, Chapulín, Tokoya Nigiri Bar, Lilú, and Amaral. The company has extended into senior living through a strategic alliance with Ballesol España, operating Ballesol Querétaro with 109 rooms offering day stays, permanent residency, temporary stays, and post-hospitalization care. Leadership is anchored by Director General Braulio Arsuaga.

The business model blends direct-to-consumer bookings (grupopresidente.com.mx, call center), franchise-brand distribution (Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG Rewards Club), corporate negotiated accounts, OTAs and travel agencies, and event/wedding business. Revenue streams span hotel accommodations, food and beverage, franchise and management fees, senior living residences, and events/banquets. Pricing varies by tier — multi-year packages at premium beach resorts, monthly rates at city hotels, monthly extended-stay with kitchen-equipped suites, and pay-as-you-go restaurant pricing — supported by loyalty programs including RSVP Plus, The Club, and the cross-brand Travacación program that converts up to 50% of city hotel stays into beach-resort credits. The underlying technology stack is operational rather than differentiated: SAP Ariba for procurement, nfact.mx for electronic invoicing, and reliance on franchise-brand property management and distribution systems. A dedicated jobs portal (bolsadetrabajogp.com) and ARCO-compliant data privacy notices signal formal HR and compliance infrastructure.

Grupo Presidente serves a diverse customer base: corporate and business travelers, individual leisure and family travelers, medical tourists (via partnerships with Hospital MAC Santa Fe, Instituto Ingenes, and proximity to the US Consulate Guadalajara), extended-stay guests, senior living residents, and event/wedding clients including concert attendees at Arena Monterrey. The corporate structure is unusually granular, with 29+ wholly-owned Mexican subsidiaries covering hotel real estate, hotel operations, gastronomy, tourism development, and senior living, plus jointly-controlled Ballesol México and the wholly-owned Viatura outdoor hospitality and glamping concept. The company holds ISO-aligned sustainability compliance (Hotel Sustainability Basics / WTTC) and Mexican tourism service quality standards (NOM-010-TUR-2001, NOM-07-TUR-2002). No public revenue, funding rounds, or M&A events are disclosed, and Grupo Presidente maintains full Mexican ownership with no identified institutional investors or parent entity.

Name

Grupo Presidente

Legal name

GRUPO PRESIDENTE

Website

https://grupopresidente.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Grupo Presidente is a 100% Mexican privately-held hospitality company operating 18+ hotels and 50+ restaurants across Mexico as master franchise holder for InterContinental Hotels Group and franchisee for Marriott and Hyatt brands, serving business and leisure travelers, medical tourists, and senior living residents through a multi-brand portfolio and an alliance with Ballesol España.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Hotel Operations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Hotel hospitality services
• Hotel franchise operations
• Senior living residences
• Restaurant and dining operations
• Corporate event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Granada

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from room rentals across 18 owned/operated hotels and resorts, including beach properties (Cancún, Cozumel, Ixtapa) and city hotels (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, and others).
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from over 50 bars and restaurants including branded specialty restaurants (Au Pied de Cochon, The Palm, Alfredo Di Roma, Chapulín, Tokoya, Lilōu, Amaral) operating within hotels and standalone locations.
3. Franchise and Management Fees: Income from master franchise agreements for InterContinental Hotels Group in Mexico and franchise relationships with Marriott and Hyatt, including brand royalties and management fees.
4. Senior Living Residences: Revenue from Ballesol senior living residences offering day stays, permanent residency, temporary stays, and post-hospitalization care with 109 rooms in Querétaro.
5. Events and Banquets: Revenue from corporate events, weddings, conferences, and social gatherings at hotel venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupo Presidente operates an integrated Mexican hospitality business spanning 18+ hotels under IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt franchises across beach and city destinations, complemented by 50+ bars and restaurants including specialty brands, senior living residences through its Ballesol alliance, and corporate/event programming. Revenue derives primarily from hotel room rentals, food and beverage sales, events and banquets, franchise royalties, and senior living residency fees.

Product overview

Grupo Presidente is a 100% Mexican hospitality company operating 18+ hotels and 4+ restaurants across Mexico. The company operates as a franchise master for InterContinental Hotels Group and has partnerships with Marriott and Hyatt brands. The product portfolio spans: (1) hotel accommodations across beach resorts (Cancún, Cozumel, Ixtapa, Valle de Guadalupe) and city hotels (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Querétaro, Mérida, Aguascalientes, Celaya, Silao, Saltillo, Irapuato, Zapopan); (2) specialty restaurants including Au Pied de Cochon, Alfredo Di Roma, The Palm, Chapulín, Tokoya Nigiri Bar, Lilōu, and Amaral within hotel properties; (3) senior living residences through Ballesol; and (4) loyalty programs including Travacación, RSVP Plus, and The Club. The company leverages international brand partnerships with IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt while maintaining its own hospitality management expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InterContinental Hotels: Luxury hotel brand operated by Grupo Presidente including InterContinental Cancun, InterContinental Cozumel, InterContinental Mexico City Polanco, InterContinental Monterrey, InterContinental Guadalajara, and InterContinental Puebla.
• Hyatt Hotels
• Holiday Inn
• Staybridge Suites
• Viatura
• Travacación
• RSVP Plus
• The Club
• Ballesol México
• Au Pied de Cochon
• The Palm
• Chapulín
• Alfredo Di Roma
• Tokoya Nigiri Bar
• Lilōu
• Amaral

Products and services

• Grupo Presidente Hotel Portfolio Portfolio of 18+ hotels across Mexico operated under master franchise and franchise agreements with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Marriott International, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, including beach resorts (InterContinental Canc\u00fan, InterContinental Cozumel, Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa, El Cielo Resort Valle de Guadalupe), city hotels (InterContinental Polanco, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla; Hyatt House/Place properties; Aloft Quer\u00e9taro; Courtyard M\u00e9rida), and extended-stay properties (Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites) targeting leisure and business travelers.
• Branded Restaurant Collection Over 50 bars and restaurants operated within Grupo Presidente hotel properties and standalone locations, featuring internationally recognized specialty brands including Alfredo Di Roma (Italian, Wine Spectator Grand Award for 7 consecutive years), Au Pied de Cochon (French, 25 years of history), The Palm (steakhouse), Chapul\u00edn (Mexican), Tokoya (Japanese), Lil\u00edu (cosmopolitan), and Amaral (Spanish).
• Ballesol Quer\u00e9taro Senior Living Residence Senior living residence in Quer\u00e9taro with 109 rooms offering day stays, permanent residency, temporary stays, and post-hospitalization recovery care with 24/7 medical attention, social activities, and rehabilitation services, operated through strategic alliance with Ballesol Espa\u00f1a.
• Travacaci\u00f3n Vacation Conversion Program Travel program that converts business city hotel stays into vacation credits up to 50% toward beach resort stays at Presidente InterContinental Canc\u00fan Resort, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, Kimpton Aluna Tulum, and Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa All Inclusive.
• RSVP Plus Loyalty Program Loyalty rewards program for dining and hospitality services across Grupo Presidente properties, featuring point accumulation and member benefits for repeat guests.
• The Club Membership Program Elite membership program offering exclusive benefits and privileges for frequent guests of Grupo Presidente hotels and restaurants.
• Viatura Outdoor Hospitality (Hacienda Xtojil) Outdoor hospitality and glamping experience at historic Hacienda Xtojil, offering nature-based accommodations as a distinct Grupo Presidente hospitality brand.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ballesol EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance bringing Ballesol's 35 years of senior living expertise to Mexico. Ballesol operates 47 residences serving over 45,000 seniors. The partnership established Ballesol Querétaro with 109 rooms for day stays, permanent residency, temporary care, and post-hospitalization recovery with 24/7 medical attention.
• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster franchise holder for InterContinental Hotels Group in Mexico. Operates InterContinental branded properties including Mexico City Polanco, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Cancún, and Cozumel. Also operates Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites under IHG brands.
• Marriott InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner operating Aloft Querétaro and Courtyard Mérida Downtown under Marriott brands. Access to Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program for guest rewards and distribution.
• Hyatt Hotels CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner operating Hyatt House Santa Fe, Hyatt House Monterrey, and Hyatt Place Monterrey. Access to World of Hyatt loyalty program and Hyatt's global distribution system.
• Instituto IngenesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial hotel rates and shuttle service partnership for patients undergoing fertility treatments at Instituto Ingenes CDMX, with Hyatt House Santa Fe positioned near the clinic.
• Hospital MACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenient hotel rates for patients and families visiting Hospital MAC Santa Fe, with Hyatt House Santa Fe located approximately 1km from the medical facility.
• US Consulate GuadalajaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaybridge Suites Guadalajara positioned as the nearest hotel to the US Consulate with complimentary shuttle service to appointments, breakfast included, and services designed for consular visitors.
• OpenTablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform partnership enabling online bookings for specialty restaurants including Alfredo Di Roma, Au Pied de Cochon, The Palm, Chapulín, Tokoya Nigiri Bar, Lilōu, and Amaral.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Vidanta: Mexican luxury resort operator on resort destinations like Riviera Maya and Nuevo Vallarta. Comparable to Grupo Presidente's InterContinental Cancún/Cozumel, Holiday Inn Ixtapa, and El Cielo Valle de Guadalupe luxury beach resort portfolio.
• Hoteles City Express: Mexican limited-service hotel chain focused on business travelers across secondary Mexican cities. Competes with Grupo Presidente's Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites in the mid-scale and extended-stay segments.
• Grupo Posadas: Mexico's largest domestic hotel operator, running Fiesta Americana, Live Aqua, and other brands across resort and city locations. Most direct competitor to Grupo Presidente on the Mexican hospitality landscape, with comparable multi-brand and multi-segment strategy.
• FibraHD (formerly FibraHotel): Mexican hotel REIT that owns hotel real estate across Krystal, Fiesta Inn, and other Mexican-flagged properties. While structured as a REIT, it competes directly with Grupo Presidente for hotel investors, partners, and operating talent in Mexico.
• RLH Properties: Mexican hotel operating company historically focused on Real Inn and similar select-service brands, with beach and city locations across Mexico. Comparable to Grupo Presidente in multi-city/Mexican footprint and select-service positioning.
• Grupo Hotelero Brisas: Mexican hotel group operating Galeria Plaza, Hotel Hacienda Jurica, and Brisas-branded resort properties primarily in Mexico. Comparable mid-to-upper tier Mexican hotel operator with similar mixed beach/city portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Global hotel company that is a franchise partner of Grupo Presidente (operating Hyatt House Santa Fe, Hyatt House Monterrey, Hyatt Place Monterrey). World of Hyatt loyalty access is a critical distribution channel for Grupo Presidente's city hotel business.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts: Global hotel company that is Grupo Presidente's master franchise licensor in Mexico for InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites. The single most strategically important partner relationship for the Grupo Presidente portfolio.
• Marriott International: Global hotel giant that is also a franchise partner of Grupo Presidente (operating Aloft Querétaro and Courtyard Mérida). Material incumbent because Marriott Bonvoy distribution, loyalty, and direct channels materially shape Grupo Presidente's go-to-market in Mexico.

Regional players

• Grupo Experiencias Xcaret: Mexican experiential hospitality group operating Xcaret, Xel-Há parks and Hotel Xcaret Mexico in the Riviera Maya. Competes in the Riviera Maya luxury resort space alongside Grupo Presidente's Cozumel and El Cielo Resorts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrupoPresidente
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrupoPresidente
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-presidente

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries31 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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