SCO PAULO Choice Atlantica Hotels has changed its name to Atlantica Hotels International to reflect its expansion to include the four- to five-star segment of the hospitality industry. The company will continue to aggressively expand in the three- to four-star segment via its ongoing master franchise agreement with Choice Hotels International.
The first upper-tier property to be opened and operated by Atlantica Hotels International is the 176-room Four Points by Sheraton in Brazil s southeastern city of Curitiba. The hotel was opened as an independent property in March 2001 and will be rebranded Four Points by Sheraton immediately.
While Atlantica Hotels International will continue hotel development and operation throughout South America, primary development efforts will be focused on the countries of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. (5/17/01)