HOSPITALITY TRENDS
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | December 10, 2021
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, welcomes The Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel to the company's growing portfolio. This elegant and award-winning luxury hotel is the second hotel to join its recently-unveiled brand, Registry Collection Hotels.Situated in the heart of Panama City's Financial District, the sophisticated hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions like the Old Quarter, Panama Canal, and Biomuseum. With 125 luxurious bedrooms and 48 executive residences, the hotel appeals to business and leisure travelers, corporate groups, and prominent social events, with more than 10,000 square feet of event space including a stylish Ballroom.
One of the most recognized hotel in Panama City since it opened its doors in 1997, the elegantly designed property pays homage to Panama's rich architectural heritage, in a framework set with more than 50 works of modern art by renowned Latin American Artists and the hotel also offers a full-service spa, outdoor swimming pool, and modern Panamanian fusion cuisine.
Bristol Panama a Registry Collection Hotel is managed by VerdeAzul Hotels, a leading Panamanian company in the hotel sector. The hotel has been recognized as one of the 10 best hotels in the Caribbean and Central America by Condé Nast Traveler, by the travel guide "Forbes," and TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Award. For more than 10 years it has been part of the Signature and Virtuoso programs for luxury travelers.
Handpicked to deliver incredible experiences in spectacular destinations, Registry Collection Hotels combine individuality with thoughtful design and world-class service. From unique architectural details to dream-worthy locations, every stay with Registry Collection Hotels is meant to be as unique and indulgent as the hotels themselves. The Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel, joins Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, a Registry Collection Hotel, which was introduced in June 2021 as the collection's flagship property.
"With our prestigious new Registry Collection Hotels brand, independent luxury hoteliers can take advantage of Wyndham's global reach and services,The Bristol Panama is a luxury hospitality icon in Panama City, and we're honored to welcome the property to the Wyndham portfolio."
-Scott LePage, President Americas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
About Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
Considered one of the most elegant hotels in the city, the Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel reflects Panama's rich architectural heritage in an atmosphere of magnificent sophistication in the heart of the financial district. Minutes from many lively and leisurely attractions, the hotel features 125 guestrooms, a Panamanian décor inspired bar and terrace, an outdoor swimming pool and solarium, a locally renowned Spa with breathtaking views and an extraordinary culinary experience inspired in Panamanian cuisine.
About Registry Collection Hotels
Get lost in your travels and let Registry Collection Hotels meet you there. With thoughtful design, brilliant service and unsurpassed attention to detail, our handpicked hotels and resorts deliver incredible experiences in spectacular destinations around the world. Book your next stay at www.registrycollectionhotels.com or visit www.wyndhamdevelopment.com to learn more about how we're elevating individuality for independent-minded luxury hotel owners and developers around the world. Registry Collection Hotels are affiliated with but separate from The Registry Collection, the world's largest luxury exchange program.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 803,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers over 90 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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CRUISE
Princess Cruises | October 12, 2021
Princess Cruises today celebrated its return to San Francisco with the maiden call of Majestic Princess, the first cruise ship to visit the City by the Bay since the industry global pause of operations. Guests onboard Majestic Princess experienced the iconic attractions of San Francisco during a port call on a seven-day Classic California Coast voyage, sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles.
Long-time partners from the Port of San Francisco welcomed Princess Cruises back, recognizing the beneficial financial impact to local businesses.
"Princess has a long history of visiting the iconic Port of San Francisco with our guests marveling at the bucket-list experience of sailing underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Our guests remain eager to be back on board enjoying a safe and real vacation."
Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president
"The Port of San Francisco is excited to welcome back a safe return of Princess Cruises and all cruises to our renowned waterfront and city."said Elaine Forbes, Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco."The city has worked with cruise lines to ensure all CDC guidelines have been met or exceeded. The return of cruise is an important milestone for San Francisco's economic recovery and will support our small and family-owned waterfront businesses."
Majestic Princess offers a MedallionClass vacation, delivering the ultimate in effortless, personalized cruising. It begins with OceanMedallion, a quarter-sized, wearable device that enables everything from touch-free boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship.
Princess Cruises sailings onboard Majestic Princess are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. All fully vaccinated guests must also produce a negative, medically observed COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within two days of their embarkation on all Princess sailings.
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DESTINATION AND TOURISM
Tambourine | January 05, 2022
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide is proud to build upon its long standing experience with luxury properties, as it reveals an immersive rebrand to coincide with the reopening of the award-winning, all-inclusive Spice Island Beach Resort."We've had the honor of collaborating with iconic Spice Island Beach Resort Grenada for the past 20 years and truly admire the Hopkin family's dedication to innovation and excellence. As we began exploring how the brand would emerge in this new realm of travel, we found an opportunity to evolve its existing essence to fully capture all of the elements that make an escape here incredibly unique," said Rafael Cardozo, founder and CEO, Tambourine.
Through an elegant reimagination and representation of the brand's enduring values, rich heritage, and upscale atmosphere, Tambourine has further differentiated the AAA Five Diamond property with subtle, understated nods to the beachfront lifestyle, including a new, refined logo, fresh iconography, and an island-focused color palette that mirrors the natural beauty of Grenada.
"Communicating the Spice Island Beach Resort story is no simple feat. It takes intentionality, inspiration, creativity and curiosity to present exactly who we are. Tambourine has been an exceptional partner in bringing our vision to life, balancing history and heritage with a stunning new aesthetic. We are confident this rebrand will be the driving force in our next chapter of success together,"
-Janelle M. Hopkin, President & Managing Director, Spice Island Beach Resort.
About Tambourine
Tambourine continues to shake up the hospitality industry with custom integrated marketing solutions for hotels, resorts, and destinations worldwide. The company's emergence as the market leader for both branded and independent hotels is a testament to their core values: putting customer service center stage, setting the standards for hotel website design, and making performance digital marketing easier and more profitable for its valued partners.
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