RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (July 5, 2007) – Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro-Ipanema, owned and operated by Latin America’s leading hotel company Grupo Posadas, has been recognized by Expedia® Insider’s Select™, a list of the world’s best hotels and resorts.  An elegantly modern 222-room oceanfront hotel, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro-Ipanema earned distinction from Expedia for its excellent service, overall guest experience and value. 

            With this elite recognition, Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro-Ipanema is among the top one percent of all hotel properties offered on Expedia, the world’s leading online travel company.  The Expedia Insider’s Select list is decided by actual firsthand experience; more than 225,000 Expedia traveler’s candid online reviews as well as Expedia’s local experts determine the winners. 

            “We are delighted to be recognized for our superior service, guest experience and value, “Touran Rateb”, General Director of Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro- Ipanema: It is an honor to be included on the Expedia Insider’s Select list of the world’s finest hotel destinations.  Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro-Ipanema is dedicated to ensuring the ultimate hotel stay for our guests.”

            The only five-star hotel in Ipanema, Caesar Park features world-class accommodations in an oceanfront paradise.  The hotel’s location gives much-needed convenience to the city’s extraordinary entertainment offerings, while its perch over the beaches provides breathtaking views. 

Caesar Park’s commitment to high-quality service is evident in its upscale accommodations and amenities.  The hotel boasts # imperial, presidential, luxury, junior and executive suites, including handicap-accessible suites.  Every guest can enjoy a variety of amenities, such as a luxurious rooftop health club complete with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness center. The 23-floor hotel also offers fine dining and nightlife, and caters to business travelers with high-speed wireless Internet and a business center. 

            Guests can go on a virtual tour of Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro-Ipanema, via the Internet at http://showcase.iceportal.com/caesarpark/.  For additional information, or to book a reservation for the Caesar Park brand of Grupo Posadas hotels, visit www.caesar-park.com.

Grupo Posadas, with over 37 years in the hotel marketplace, operates 97 hotels and more than 18,000 rooms in 50 beach and city destinations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.  In Mexico, the company operates 20 percent of its rooms in the tourism segment.  Its six hotel brands in Mexico are: Aqua, Fiesta Americana Grand, Fiesta Americana, Lat 19°, Fiesta Inn and One Hotels and it’s two in South America, it operates Caesar Park and Caesar Business, making it the leading Mexican hotel operator in Latin America.  Grupo Posadas has been listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1992, with the ticker symbol “POSADAS.” For additional information, visit its website www.posadas.com.

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