SAO PAULO Choice Atlantica Hotels plans to grow its portfolio of hotels in South America by at least 15 properties, more than doubling its present count of 12 properties in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Total room count is projected to grow from 1,487 at year-end 2000 to a minimum of 3,339 at the end of this year.
The company s new properties will be added at a fast pace, beginning with the opening of the 126-suite Quality Hotel Fortaleza on March 1. Following that, Choice Atlantica Hotels will open the 114-room Quality Resort Lins on April 1 and the 91-room Comfort Suites Boa Viagem on June 1. (2/23/01)