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Travel Daily News
17 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
InterContinental announces first Ecuador hotel opening
InterContinental Hotels announces its first Ecuador property in Guayaquil's Samborondón district, opening in 2027 with 101 luxury rooms and premium amenities. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced a new property in Guayaquil, marking its first destination in Ecuador. Developed in partnership with developer BPO Consulting, InterContinental Guayaquil will welcome guests with inspired interiors, elevated amenities and culturally rich experiences that provide insider expertise to all the destination has to offer. The hotel is set to open in 2027. InterContinental Guayaquil, located in Guayaquil's exclusive Samborondón district, will serve as a serene haven for both business and leisure travelers. With an aesthetic drawing inspiration from the area's natural elements, the new hotel will be brought to life by SEMAICA, ODD Architects and Adriana Hoyos Design Studio and feature 101 sophisticated, tranquil guestrooms, including 11 suites and one Presidential Suite. Guests seeking inspired epicurean experiences will enjoy the property's specialty restaurant with a skyline view as well as a poolside lounge, while those prioritizing relaxation and well-being will appreciate its resort-style rooftop pool, spa and state-of-the-art fitness center. It will also feature approximately 610 square-meters of dedicated meeting and event space, including a 300-person ballroom ideal for corporate events or social celebrations, in addition to a signature Club InterContinental lounge. Leanne Harwood, SVP and Managing Director of Luxury & Lifestyle Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: 'We're delighted to bring InterContinental Hotels & Resorts' first destination to Ecuador, while building upon our long-standing relationship with BPO Consulting. The InterContinental brand has long been celebrated for opening doors to new destinations around the world. With its strategic location, world-class amenities and tailored service, InterContinental Guayaquil is poised to offer an exceptional experience for both business and leisure travelers alike when it opens.' BPO Consulting, expanded: 'We are proud to announce this upcoming luxury property, which marks a significant milestone in our 15-year relationship with IHG. As developers of several IHG properties across various segments, we have witnessed first-hand the strength and support of IHG's family of brands. This new venture not only reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality, but also underscores our shared vision for growth and market readiness. Together, we have navigated the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry in Ecuador and are excited to continue this journey with IHG as we elevate the guest experience in the luxury segment with an iconic legacy brand as InterContinental.' As Ecuador's largest city, economic center and main port, Guayaquil is a bustling business hub that also captivates travellers with its vibrant culture and scenic waterfront surroundings on the shores of the Guayas River. Guests of InterContinental Guayaquil will appreciate its location in the heart of Samborondón and its proximity to the district's premier shopping destinations, fine dining restaurants, corporate and global company offices as well as medical centers. The hotel is also located a short drive from Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport. As the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered luxury travel experiences for more than seven decades. The trailblazing brand currently has 229 open and 104 pipeline hotels globally.* Recent openings in the Americas include InterContinental Indianapolis in Indiana and InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in Mexico, while upcoming destinations include InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores in Peru, InterContinental Orlando in Florida as well as InterContinental Turks & Caicos and InterContinental Grenada in the Caribbean. *Figures as of March 31, 2025
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Brazil return to their roots with appointment of Carlo Ancelotti
On Friday, against Ecuador in Guayaquil, Carlo Ancelotti will become the first foreigner to take sole charge of Brazil. For any major country to turn to a foreign coach is always an admission of failure. Apart from England, the only other country to turn to a foreign coach after winning the World Cup is Uruguay, which has a population of 3.5 million, and they didn't do so for half a century after last lifting the trophy (the Argentinians Daniel Passarella in 1999 until 2001 and Marcelo Bielsa from 2023 to today). But the truth is that Brazilian coaching has been in retreat for some time. The situation is stark. The Brazilian league is by far the wealthiest in South America. Brazilian sides have won the past six Copas Libertadores, and have beaten other Brazilian sides in four of those six finals. Yet four of the past six Brazilian titles have been won by Portuguese coaches while Otto Glória, who led Benfica to the 1968 European Cup final, remains the only Brazilian to have been successful at elite club level in Europe. Ancelotti's arrival means no national team in the South American confederation is managed by a Brazilian; seven Conmebol sides are managed by Argentinians (not including the Peru coach, Óscar Ibáñez, who was born in Argentina but played for Peru). That is not just a linguistic issue: Brazil have the money, but Argentina have the culture and the knowhow. Brazilian coaching once led the world. The legend may have it that Brazil won three World Cups between 1958 and 1970 by grabbing some brilliant individuals off the beach but it's not true. Determined to put right what had gone wrong in 1950, when defeat in the final game to Uruguay at the Maracanã had cost them a World Cup that had seemed theirs, Brazil prepared for 1958 like no side had prepared before. A delegation led by the national team's doctor, Hilton Gosling, assessed 25 sites in Sweden before choosing a training base in Hindås, a resort near Gothenburg. Although attempts to have a local nudist colony closed for the duration of the tournament failed, all 28 female members of staff at the team hotel were laid off for the duration of the tournament 'to reduce distractions'. The players were put through a rigorous fitness regime, while their backroom staff included not only Gosling but also a dentist and a psychologist. The Juscelino Kubitschek government, which provided much of the funding, was thoroughly technocratic as it sought to achieve '50 years' development in five'. The same principle was applied to football: expert advisers and detailed planning were all. Brazil were also tactical pioneers. The influence of a wave of Hungarian coaches in the 1930s, missionaries of the coffee-house tradition, most notably Dori Kürschner, had led by the 50s to the development of 4-2-4 and, with it, a form of zonal marking. As late as 1957, the great Hungarian Bela Guttmann was managing São Paulo to the Paulista title. There was a continual dialogue with outsiders, and not only those from Europe. Vicente Feola ended up leading Brazil in 1958, but the job very nearly went to the Paraguayan. The 4-2-4 not only gave Brazil an extra man at the back when out of possession, but allowed their full-backs to advance, the left-back Nílton Santos in particular, offering a wide variety of attacking angles. Hungary had edged towards a 4-2-4 without quite getting there, but this was something radical and new. European observers in Sweden were entranced and in the years that followed almost everybody started experimenting with a back four. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson Jonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer after newsletter promotion By the 1962 World Cup, though, Brazil had already moved on, withdrawing Mário Zagallo to create an asymmetric 4-3-3. Brazil were at the cutting edge and remained so in 1970 as Zágallo, by then the coach, put together a compact and balanced team that in effect contained four No 10s and a wide forward. Despite pioneering zonal marking, Brazil never developed that into pressing. The experience of the 1954 and 1966 World Cups had created a feeling that Brazil could not match European sides physically. As the military government took over all areas of life, Brazilian coaching became increasing focused on the measurable. Telê Santana's sides of 1982 and 1986 represented a throwback, but defeats by Italy and, on penalties, France added to a sense the Europeans were somehow tougher or stronger. That has only grown since their last World Cup triumph in 2002. Brazil have been eliminated by the first European side they have faced in a knockout tie in the past five World Cups. The excessive focus on physical preparation began half a century ago, but it is now compounded by a short-termism and impatience within Brazilian club football. Lose three games in quick succession at even a medium-sized club and a manager is likely to be sacked. The result is a focus on results at the expense of process, while the classic ball-playing Brazilian midfielder – a Didi, Gérson or Falcão – is all but extinct. Insularity and complacency, fostered by those five World Cups, discouraged dialogue with abroad. When Tite, the outstanding Brazilian manager of the past 15 years, took a sabbatical in 2014 to observe, among other sides, Ancelotti's Real Madrid, it was regarded by many in Brazil as a controversial indulgence. The crushing 4-1 defeat by Argentina in March, though, has forced radical action. Appointing Ancelotti doesn't just expose Brazil once again to foreign ideas; it specifically reconnects Brazil with the tradition that made it great. Ancelotti's great mentor as a coach was Nils Liedholm, who coached him for five years at Roma, where he played alongside Falcão, before preparing the ground at Milan for Arrigo Sacchi's revolution, which Ancelotti later joined. Liedholm's great mentor was the avuncular Hungarian Lajos Czeizler, who shaped him as a player at Norrköping and then took him to Milan. And Czeizler, who was on MTK's books just after the first world war when Kürschner was coach, is a product of exactly that Budapest culture that shaped Guttmann and the other Hungarian pioneers. With Ancelotti, Brazilian football has returned to its roots. As with so many countries, they lie firmly in the Danubian coffee-house tradition.
Hospitality Net
5 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
IHG to bring its pioneering InterContinental brand to Ecuador in 2027
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, today announced a new property in Guayaquil, marking its first destination in Ecuador. Developed in partnership with developer BPO Consulting, InterContinental Guayaquil will welcome guests with inspired interiors, elevated amenities and culturally rich experiences that provide insider expertise to all the destination has to offer. The hotel is set to open in 2027. InterContinental Guayaquil, located in Guayaquil's exclusive Samborondón district, will serve as a serene haven for both business and leisure travelers. With an aesthetic drawing inspiration from the area's natural elements, the new hotel will be brought to life by SEMAICA, ODD Architects and Adriana Hoyos Design Studio and feature 101 sophisticated, tranquil guestrooms, including 11 suites and one Presidential Suite. Guests seeking inspired epicurean experiences will enjoy the property's specialty restaurant with a skyline view as well as a poolside lounge, while those prioritizing relaxation and well-being will appreciate its resort-style rooftop pool, spa and state-of-the-art fitness center. It will also feature approximately 610 square-meters of dedicated meeting and event space, including a 300-person ballroom ideal for corporate events or social celebrations, in addition to a signature Club InterContinental lounge. As Ecuador's largest city, economic center and main port, Guayaquil is a bustling business hub that also captivates travellers with its vibrant culture and scenic waterfront surroundings on the shores of the Guayas River. Guests of InterContinental Guayaquil will appreciate its location in the heart of Samborondón and itsproximity to the district's premier shopping destinations, fine dining restaurants, corporate and global company offices as well as medical centers. The hotel is also located a short drive from Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📹 Ancelotti shares video of iconic Brazil moments: 'Hello, Brazil'
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Anxiety is already taking over for Carlo Ancelotti's first call-up to the Brazilian National Team. Before the event, scheduled to take place at 3 pm (Brasília time) this Monday (26), in Rio de Janeiro, the 65-year-old Italian coach posted a video on "X" (formerly Twitter) with images of historic moments of the National Team in World Cups. Hard not to get excited, huh! In the images, there are great Brazilian idols like Romário, Ronaldo Fenômeno, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Zico, Rivellino, Pelé, and Garrincha, in addition to all five captains (Bellini 1958, Mauro 1962, Carlos Alberto Torres 1970, Dunga 1994* and Cafu 2002) who have already lifted the World Cup trophy. *However, in the video posted by Ancelotti, it is Romário who lifts the 1994 World Cup trophy, not captain Dunga. Olá Brasil! — Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) May 26, 2025 The Brazilian National Team will face Ecuador on June 5, at the Estádio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo, in Guayaquil. On the 10th, the opponent will be Paraguay, at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo. The matches are valid for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The five-time world champions appear in fourth place with 21 points. + 📹 De boné amarelo, Ancelotti chega ao Brasil; torcida faz festa em hotel Who do you 🫵 think should be on the call-up? Share your opinion! 🗣️ 📸 ODD ANDERSEN
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who deserves a spot in Ancelotti's first Brazil squad 🇧🇷?
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. The new era of hopscotch begins this Monday, at 3 pm, when Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will be presented and will announce his first list of 23 called-up players. And we want you to SHARE YOUR OPINION in the comments below about WHO DESERVES to be called up. But first, it's good to know... The first challenges are the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, against Ecuador, on June 5, in Guayaquil, and Paraguay, on the 10th, at the Arena Corinthians, in São Paulo. So far, about half of the names have leaked from the preliminary list of 50 players that the CBF has to send to the clubs in advance, to make the final cut for the 23 that will be announced on Monday: Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians) Defenders: Danilo, Wesley, Léo Ortiz and Alex Sandro (Flamengo); Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro); Alex Telles (Botafogo); Dodô (Fiorentina); Vanderson and Caio Henrique (Monaco); Alexsandro (Lille). Midfielders: Gerson (Flamengo); Oscar (São Paulo); Allan Patrick (Internacional); Andrey Santos (Strasbourg); Casemiro (Manchester United) Forwards: Neymar (Santos); Igor Jesus (Botafogo); Igor Paixão (Feyenoord); João Pedro (Brighton); Evanílson (Bournemouth); Antony (Bétis); Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton); Richarlison (Tottenham). In addition to the leaked names, it's worth remembering the players who normally made up the last call-ups, such as goalkeepers Alisson, from Liverpool, and Ederson, from Manchester City, and forwards Vini Jr., from Real Madrid, and Raphinha, from Barcelona, for example - Endrick and Rodrygo are injured. So, LEAVE YOUR OPINION IN THE COMMENTS about WHO DESERVES TO BE CALLED UP. 📸 Wagner Meier - 2025 Getty Images
