Tribute portfolio adds two Argentine properties

Argentina: Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio has added properties in Patagonia and Argentina’s Wine Country. Both are owned by Grupo EMR.

Argentina: Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio has added properties in Patagonia and Argentina’s Wine Country. Both are owned by Grupo EMR.

“The introduction of Tribute Portfolio in the important and dynamic travel market of Argentina this year is an incredible milestone for the brand,” said Tim Sheldon, president of Caribbean and Latin America for Marriott International, Inc. “With these signings in the growing tourism regions of Patagonia and Mendoza, Marriott continues to grow aggressively in the Latin America region, expanding our footprint and providing Tribute Portfolio guests the opportunity to Stay Independent, while still staying in the family.”
 
Situated in the Uco Valley, where many of Argentina’s local and independent vineyards are located, Auberge du Vin is “a modern retreat and vineyard located 1,400 metres above sea level”. The property is part of Tupungato Winelands, a country club development comprised of private residences, private vineyards, a polo field and golf course in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Auberge du Vin has 29 guestrooms, outdoor and indoor pools, a fitness centre, and a variety of meeting rooms.
 
Arelauquen Lodge is located in Patagonia’s San Carlos de Bariloche, next to Lake Nahuel Huapi and within the Nahuel Huapi National Park.
 
The 28-room Arelauquen Lodge is part of the Arelauquen Golf and Country Club, and sits on a natural reserve, which spans over 550 hectares of picturesque views. Guests of the hotel can use the facilities the Arelauquen Golf and Country Club, which include an 18-hole golf course, two polo fields, an equestrian centre, tennis and squash courts, trekking trails and a yacht club at the Gutierrez Lake. Arelauquen Lodge also features the restaurant  Epic by Chef Julian Del Pino.
 
“We are incredibly thrilled to be a part of Tribute Portfolio and Marriott International,” said Eddie Rubio, CEO of property owner Grupo EMR. “Tribute Portfolio gives us a tremendous platform to share our unique lifestyle properties with Marriott International’s loyalty members, while providing the highest level of customer service and standards Marriott guest have come to expect.”
 
Originally launched by Starwood in April 2015, Tribute Portfolio has since added 10 additional properties across North America, Europe and Asia.
 
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