said Craig S. Smith, president of the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International. "With the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott in Recife, the brand now has a portfolio of 24 hotels in 11 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America." The Courtyard by Marriott Recife offers complimentary high-speed Internet in guestrooms and public areas, as well as large work desks in each room. One of the key elements of Courtyard's "refreshing business" lobby is the GoBoard®, which provides local information such as maps, weather, and news on a 55-inch LCD touch screen. The screen offers guests instant access to flight information, local airports, entertainment and local event information, as well as walking directions and they may have it sent to their smart phone. The Courtyard by Marriott Recife will feature the brand's signature "Bistro" that offers healthy food choices and a variety of International options. As part of the Bistro, the hotel will also have an evening bar with specialty beverages. The hotel will feature a complete fitness center, a 24-hour Market and four spacious meeting rooms totaling over 3,000 square feet. (read our report)