Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and La Compañía Hotels & Resorts announced today the grand opening of Elysium Spa & Wellness House, a restorative 22,000 sq. ft. wellness sanctuary located at Hotel La Compañía del Valle, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand's newest luxury retreat in the scenic highlands of Panama's El Valle de Antón.
A bold new chapter in Caribbean hospitality begins with the opening of Ordovician Beach Resort, a 47-room luxury retreat located on Isla Grande within Portobelo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overlooking Panama's northern Caribbean coast, the newly reimagined resort blends elevated design with environmental sustainability and a deep commitment to community.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Grupo Desarrollo Bahia announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Panama City, the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Central America. The hotel is strategically located in the city's financial district, catering to business travelers, while also serving as a welcoming gateway to explore Panama's rich history. With over 40 years of experience in real estate development, Grupo Desarrollo Bahía has played a pivotal role in shaping the Panama City skyline.
The thought-provoking art and wellness house joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt's luxury portfolio, blending natural beauty, artistic elegance and holistic experiences in central Panama
Set to debut in early 2025 as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, this story-worthy hotel serves as the second Hotel La Compañia property to open in the La Compañia Hotels & Resorts portfolio.
Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, and Grupo Los Pueblos, the leading developer in the Republic of Panama, announced a new, beachfront condo destination in Playa Caracol. Set to debut in mid-2027, Margaritaville Beach Resort & Residences Playa Caracol will blend local cultural and architectural traditions to offer a distinctive experience in design and food & beverage, while embracing classic Margaritaville amenities such as 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar and License to Chill Bar & Grill. Designed by The McBride Company, the location will offer both full time living and rental opportunities. This development marks the debut of a new way to lodge within the Margaritaville portfolio.
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.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) in collaboration with Hotel Properties of Panama Inc., today announced the planned expansion of the Hyatt Regency brand in the Latin America & Caribbean region with Hyatt Regency Panama City, expected to open in summer 2024. Hyatt Regency Panama City will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Panama City and the third Hyatt hotel in Panama. Perfectly situated for business and leisure travelers, the hotel will be in the heart of Panama City’s business district, less than 10 miles from Tocumen International Airport, near the Multiplaza shopping mall and the new Amador Convention Center.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has been credited with enhancing the security capabilities of Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo with the implementation of several of its advanced security access technologies. An elegant and luxurious property renowned for being one of Panama’s most iconic hotels, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo can now ensure maximum guest peace of mind and convenience through the presence of VingCard Signature RID locks enabled with Mobile Access, Elsafe Sentinel II in-room safes and the Visionline access management system.
Located in Albrook, the 331-room hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in and explore Panama's attractions.
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.
With the presence of 30 community leaders, with their colorful traditional outfits that represent the cultural diversity of the different indigenous, Afro and mestizo peoples of Panama, the UNWTO and the ATP shared with the media the official details of the competition.
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.
Sofitel Legend, the modern French luxury brand with iconic properties around the world, will unveil its first hotel in North & Central America, bringing its quintessential art de vivre to the historic city of Casco Viejo, Panama, A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
Building on the pillars of Panamanian pride and sustainable tourism, Panama is offering stimulating, regenerative experiences for purpose-driven travelers. To inspire travelers to experience the Central American country’s unique history, geography, and culture, its destination marketing organization (DMO), Visit Panamá, has been busy rebranding the nation’s image and vision. They partnered with us at Expedia Group Media Solutions to help communicate their vision: to put Panamanians at the heart of their offering, while encouraging travelers to connect in a meaningful way. In this post, we’ll describe this vision plus the ways our marketing campaign highlighted the diversity of this dynamic and exciting destination.
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.