Marriott International is proud to announce the appointment of Yovana Segarra as General Manager of the W Panama, marking a new milestone in her career, this time in the luxury sector, as the first woman to hold the position of General Manager at this property.
The highly anticipated Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama, uniquely located on a serene waterfront enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the historic Casco Viejo district, will make its grand debut on January 19, 2023 in one of the world's most sought-after destinations.An enchanting address studded with all the finest luxuries, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo presides with a distinctive exterior reminiscent of a bygone era and gracefully merges Panamanian culture with undeniable French savoir-faire. The building's original French colonial architecture is meticulously conveyed in the interior design of the property with the dramatic décor of the lobby, which immediately envelopes guests and celebrates the country's most remarkable engineering accomplishment and architectural wonder - the Panama Canal - with nautical design elements including custom-made sculptures, striking artwork, historic photographs on display, and maritime navigational instruments. Beyond the lobby, the French heritage of the building is creatively woven throughout a variety of design details including the ballroom's marble checkerboard floors, wrought iron balcony and brass touches, and contrasted by contemporary Panamanian design elements, including local artwork, handmade encaustic tiles, and colorful furnishings inspired by the diverse flora and fauna found throughout the country.
Sofitel Legend, the renowned French heritage hotel brand, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, is proud to announce the appointment of David Kianni as General Manager of Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama, the brand's first hotel in the North & Central America region.
Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Yovana Segarra as General Manager of the Residence Inn Panama City hotel, becoming the first woman in Panama to simultaneously serve as General Manager of three hotels of the Marriott International portfolio in Panama City.In her new position as Multiproperty General Manager, Segarra will be in charge of managing the Residence Inn Panama City, the Marriott Executive Apartments Panama - Finisterre and the AC Hotel Panama City.Yovana Segarra is a hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience, with a proven and successful record in many areas of the industry, including hotel management, revenue management, sales and marketing, food and beverage operations, and management.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of several of its innovative security and guest experience-enhancing platforms by Hotel La Compañía in Panama. A luxury property forming part The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Hotel La Compañía can now ensure heightened guest safety and convenience with the adoption of VingCard Signature RFID door locks, together with the implementation of Elsafe Zenith safes and Polarbar minibars in each of the hotel’s 88 guestrooms.
A luxury boutique hotel where the historic grandeur of Panama's storied past meets modern flair.
David Izquierdo has been named executive chef at The Santa Maria, Panama, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort. In his new role, Chef Izquierdo will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations for the resort's onsite restaurants, staff training and development, menu planning, budgeting, maintaining inventory and supervising meeting and event catering services.
Marking the completion of a meticulous seven-year restoration project, Hotel La Compañía will officially open its doors spring of 2022. Located in Casco Antiguo, the city's treasured historic district, this unique property will be the first Central American hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio. To celebrate the announcement of its opening, the luxury boutique hotel is now accepting reservations and offering an exclusive grand opening rate.
The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, is proud to announce the appointment of Hector J. Rodriguez Ladevèze as General Manager. A seasoned industry veteran, Hector will lead the 182-room luxury hotel that caters to business and luxury leisure travelers.Hector joins The Santa Maria Hotel with more than 20 years of hospitality management experience having led and opened hotels and resorts in Dubai, New York, Paris, Spain, Greece, and Costa Rica. A veteran of Marriott International, he has held various management positions and most recently served as General Manager at W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal. Throughout his career, Hector has been instrumental in developing effective sales and marketing campaigns and food and beverage concepts with brands including The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Jumeirah, Westin, and Le Meridien.Hector holds a bachelor's degree in International Hospitality Management and an associate degree in Financial Management from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland. He is multilingual, a fluent speaker of French, English, Spanish and Italian.
The latest development agreements within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand include plans for Hotel La Compañia in Panama City, Panama, which will be nestled within the heart of Casco Viejo (Spanish for "Old Quarter"), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Expected to open in 2021, the 88-room hotel is set to become the first property in Panama that is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand.
Marriott International today announced the highly anticipated opening of the first Residence Inn in Panama City. With properties located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Central America, Residence Inn is the global leader in the longer-stays lodging segment.
Marriott International announces the appointment of Idu Ribeiro as the new General Manager of the emblematic Panama Marriott Hotel. Idu joins this new position from the Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre, where he was served as General Manager for the past four years.A 21-year industry veteran, Idu began his hospitality career at the Westgate Lakes Resorts in Orlando, as Activity Coordinator and held subsequent positions at the Royal Plaza Disney Village and Ma rriott Custom House. In 1999, he relocated back to South America where he held different leadership positions in operations at the Hotel Marriott Plaza, Buenos Aires and other hotel companies. In 2014, he returned to Marriott as Director of Operations of the JW Panama Golf and Beach Resort, achieving outstanding results in associate engagement, house profit and guest satisfaction. His passion and enthusiasm were key factors in the rollout of many brand initiatives, especially his roll a BLT champion.Idu holds a degree in Hotel Business Management Administration by Universidad Anhembi Morumbia, Brazil. In his spare time, he loves to travel experiencing new cultures with his wife Daniela and two daughters and loves practicing different sports. Most recently, he had an amazing experience completing the IronMan 70.3 of Panama and Costa Rica.
With a career spanning over 28 years in the hotel industry, Mauro Barros joined Marriott in 2000 as Sales and Events Manager of the Marriott & Renaissance Costa do Sauipe Resorts in North-Eastern Brazil. He held subsequent positions at the JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro as Director of Events. In 2006, Mauro was promoted to Director of Operations at the Santiago Marriott Hotel, Chile. He later transferred to Venezuela as Director of Food & Beverage and Director of Operations of the Marriott P laya Grande, Caracas.In 2013, Mauro returned to Brazil as Director of Operations of the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco, Brazil; The Operating Company of FIFA World Cup Soccer Stadium in Recife. Mauro's most recent position was opening General Manager of the first Marriott Brand in Recife; Courtyard Recife Boa Viagem, Brazil. Under his leadership, the hotel was recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best companies to work for in Recife. Mauro has an extensive international background leading all aspects of hotel operations. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and he is committed to providing memorable and enriching experiences to the guests of the AC brand in Panama.
Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel division of Grupo Hotusa, has arrived in Panama with the launch of Eurostars Panamá City 5*. The iconic building, which up until now had been run as the Hotel&Casino Royal Sonesta, will become the fourteenth premises operated by the company in Latin America. Of the other projects run by the group in the region, the most notable is the Eurostars Torre Bacatá 5* in the Colombian capital.
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), the leading worldwide independent Global Sales Organization (GSO) serving the North American Meetings and Incentive (M&I) marketplace, recently expanded its global portfolio with Bern Hotels & Resorts Panama's exceptional The Westin Playa Bonita Panama in Panama City, Panama. The addition helps ALHI address the growing demand for M&I programs in Central America, and specifically Panama, according to ALHI President Jim Schultenover. ALHI now represents the resort to North American meeting professionals and executives interested in conducting meetings, conventions and/or incentive programs.
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection Hotels in Central America following the 2014 addition of Hotel Punta Islita in Costa Rica.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Immobiliare Real Estate Development Group today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown in Panama City, Panama. The hotel's opening marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel to enter the Panamanian market and the continued expansion of the Hyatt Place brand throughout Latin America.
Grace Hotels today announced the official opening of its hotel in Panama City, Grace Panama. Occupying the ground floor and six upper floors of the new, yet already iconic, 'Twist Tower' in the Obarrio District, Grace Panama is a contemporary urban boutique hotel which promises a stylish new addition to the city's hotel landscape.
Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the newly-built Hilton Panama, a 347-room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Panama City, Panama. With a privileged location in the heart of this booming city that offers panoramic ocean views, this newest hotel in Panama City opens its doors just in time to celebrate the Panama Canal's Centennial. To commemorate the occasion, Hilton Panama welcomes guests with special introductory rates starting at $129* per night.
With over 13 years experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Michael J. Collins has an extensive financial background managing hotels across various notable brands worldwide, including The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall financial management for the hotel. Beyond his knowledge for hotel finance, operations and technical systems, he is known for his leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to contribute, foster change and streamline processes. Prior to joining Trump Ocean Club Hotel & Tower Panama, his experience in budgeting, forecasting, auditing and implementing internal financial controls have contributed to the succcesful openings of over 20 hotels within the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Since then, he has undertaken and supported ambitious projects, in which he leveraged his superior organizational skills and developed invaluable relationships with important business leaders.