MEXICO CITY, June 5, 2017– Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Hoteles City Express" or "the Company") (BMV: HCITY), announced the appointment of Paul Smith Márquez as Chief Financial Officer.

With his extensive experience, Mr. Smith will contribute to the profitable growth of Hoteles City Express through the analysis and implementation of strategic alternatives for the Company, the financing of new properties, the enforcement of investment policies to maximize financial returns, the optimization of accounting systems and expense controls, and the investor relations program management. Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting from the Universidad Panamericana in Mexico and an MBA from Harvard University in the United States.

Santiago Parra (Corporate Finance Director), Juan Carlos Pioquinto (Accounting Director) and Santiago Mayoral(Corporate Finance and Investor Relations Vice President) will continue with their existing responsibilities within the Finance Division.