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  • News: Waldorf Astoria Panama opens

    Hilton Worldwide announced the growth of its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand into Latin America with the outlet of Waldorf Astoria Panama.

    With a commitment to personalised service and delivering a brand new sense of luxury to the booming Panama market, Waldorf Astoria Panama blends the celebrated sophistication of the posh brand with the heat of the local Panamanian personality.

    “Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are committed to a presence in landmark destinations all over the world, so Panama is an ideal venue for our brand’s entry into Latin America,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, Hilton Worldwide. “The Waldorf Astoria Panama is perfectly positioned to create the outstanding experiences and unforgettable moments which can be hallmarks of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand in any respect of our greater than 20 destinations world wide,” added Vanderslice.

    Featuring 248 guest rooms, suites and comfort residences, Waldorf Astoria Panama boasts a pretty timeless elegance and alluring ambiance displayed within the hotel’s public areas and accommodations. Designed by the Miami-based firm ba-haus/KNF, the latest hotel in Panama unveils a mixture of unpolluted, luminous tones and reflective materials, in addition to high ceilings, which inspire a complicated social atmosphere, using rich exotic woods, metallic pieces, multi-dimensional panels, glass and crystals.

    From arrival to departure, guests aren’t only embraced by this striking design, but in addition welcomed by True Waldorf Service – a service initiative that assigns a private concierge to every qualified guest who acts as their primary contact, before, during and – an industry first – after a stay, to ensure every want and request is met.

    Guest rooms are tastefully appointed to mix luxurious comfort with a recent appeal, delivering the newest technology in a spacious, relaxing environment. Featuring the best linens and amenities, all rooms offer plush bedding, high-definition flat screen television, alarm clock with MP3 player connection, wired and wireless Internet access and spacious marble bathrooms with walk in rain showers.

    “Waldorf Astoria is legendary within the world as representing the handiest in luxury and hospitality, and we’re proud to bring this unparalleled service and quality to Panama with the 1st ever Waldorf Astoria hotel in Latin America,” said Danny Hughes, senior vp, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, Hilton Worldwide. “Waldorf Astoria Panama is a terrific addition to our consistently growing portfolio in Latin America, and we glance forward to welcoming travelers to the flawless service synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria name.”

    Waldorf Astoria Panama boasts a majestic array of numerous culinary experiences, led by award-winning executive chef Kalych Padro Alvarado. Featuring four distinct restaurants and bars, Waldorf Astoria Panama, tempts guests with the renowned Peacock Alley, a cosmopolitan and intimate lobby bar; Ginger, an authentic and exotic lounge and sushi bar that includes ginger in its Asian specialty menu; Bungalow Terrace & Pool Bar, a welcome oasis in a calming poolside atmosphere; and BRIO Brasserie, an off-the-cuff all day dining restaurant perfect for a fresh meal made with local ingredients that mixes modern French and American cuisine.

    Providing luxury at every turn, Waldorf Astoria Panama indulges guests with Waldorf Astoria Spa, a 2,000-square-foot retreat where visitors can rejuvenate within the heart of Panama City. Offering five treatment rooms, including a couples-only space, Waldorf Astoria Spa features acclaimed beauty brand Babor. Founded in 1956, Babor employs pioneering technology to remodel the secrets of nature into innovative products so Waldorf Astoria Spa can offer invigorating body and facial treatments including signature experiences and methods. Wellness facilities at Waldorf Astoria Panama also include a 2,000-square-foot gym by Life Fitness® and an out of doors swimming pool uniquely designed with mosaic gold tiles.

    In addition to the hotel’s exclusive dining and wellness facilities, Waldorf Astoria Panama features Level 5, a multi-event venue for meetings and social gatherings where Manhattan penthouse design blends with a modern Latin American ambiance. The greater than 3,500 square feet of meeting space includes three multi-purpose meeting rooms and a ballroom, complemented by a flexible business center where guests can access a whole lot of services.

    The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Panama offers guests a trendy getaway in an exclusive area of town. Located steps faraway from Calle Uruguay, inside the heart of the entertainment area, Waldorf Astoria Panama is approximately 25 minutes from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and two blocks from the town center and fiscal district. The hotel’s enviable location puts guests at the doorstep of what many seek advice from as “Restaurant Row” where seemingly limitless dining options are only footsteps away. Within walking distance of Cinta Costera, considered one of Latin America’s best running and walking trails overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the posh hotel is barely 20 minutes from the Panama Canal and 10 minutes from the historic center called Casco Viejo.

    The hotel participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only real guest rewards program that enables members to earn Points & Miles® for a similar stay and redeem points free of charge nights with out Blackout Dates at greater than 3,800 hotels worldwide.

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  • News: Turkish Culture & Tourism Office UK is event partner for first Istanbul INN London

    The Turkish Culture & Tourism Office UK often is the event partner for the primary-ever INN London, hung on 12-15 April, a good way to focus exclusively on Turkey’s cultural capital of Istanbul.

    Running over four days this April, INN London will reveal what makes Istanbul unique, from its contemporary art and architecture, to its fashion, food, drink and cultural life.  This unique lifestyle & cultural experience bringing Istanbul’s leading architects, artists, designers, fashion designers, galleries & shops, in addition to celebrity guest chef Silvena Rowe, to London this April will include a programme of cultural talks and events, information on travelling in Turkey in addition to the risk to buy Turkish products.

    INN London is appropriate for prospective travellers, people with an interest in what’s new and upcoming in Istanbul and for folks seeking to organize business links. INN Istanbul will then go on tour with events within the Middle East, Far East and the Americas.

    Exhibitors at INN London will include galleries Pi Artworks, Dirimart, Gallery X-ist, Merkur, Elipsis, Sanatorium, artSumer and Cda Projects; architects Emre Arolat Architects and Superpool; fashion houses Vakko and decorators Iksel and Merve Kahraman.

    Director of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office UK, Tolga Tuyluoglu, says: “INN London is a thrilling project and one which resonates with our objectives in promoting Istanbul’s varied cultural and tourist attractions to London and a much wider UK audience. The level of the research that has already gone into the project is impressive and it’s evident that INN’s remit is to take a look at and remain as authentic and true to Istanbul’s being as possible, whilst endeavouring to circumvent cliché – a role which complements the tactic of this office”.

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  • Ritz-Carlton adds a brand new level of luxury to Aruba

    With its Ritz-Carlton pedigree, an exclusive location at the island’s famed Palm Beach and memorable offerings of dining, wellness and recreation, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba ushers in a brand new and highly valued vacation experience to the Caribbean. To an island renowned for its pristine beaches and wonderful landscape, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba adds an average of luxury and magnificence in accommodations, facilities, activities and services that ranks probably the greatest resorts worldwide.

    With 320 oceanfront rooms and suites, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba offers a luxury vacation lifestyle that mixes a passionate and dedicated service philosophy while catering to an array of private tastes and interests. Scheduled to open November 2, 2013, the resort encompasses incomparable style and signature Ritz-Carlton service, with a variety of unique offerings such as savory dining experiences, including four restaurants, an opulent 15-consultation room Ritz-Carlton Spa, two pools, a 24-hour casino, some of the largest state-of-the-art meeting facilities in Aruba and the seemingly endless white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

    The seventh location within the Ritz-Carlton’s exclusive portfolio of award-winning properties within the Caribbean and Mexico, through a landscape of pristine ocean views, tropical palms and colorful foliage, guestrooms feature a call of king-sized or two queen beds, full baths, fully stocked honor bars and chic European Asprey toiletries. 55 ultra-luxurious suites include Deluxe, Executive and Parlor Suites providing one and a half baths, a spacious lounge and boutique bath amenities. Two Ritz-Carlton Suites deliver panoramic ocean views and rooms as expansive as they may be elegant, distinguished by a master suite, a front room and a personal balcony facing the ocean with outdoor showers.

    The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is proud to present guests the signature Ritz-Carlton Club Level directly overlooking the resort’s sprawling sun-kissed coastline. With 35 exclusive rooms, Club Level accommodations offer an elevated level of personalized services, equivalent to the personal Club concierge and five food and beverage selections within the day of sunshine fare, signature cocktails and refreshing beverages.

    Offering a group of 4 world-class restaurants with impeccable cuisine, the dining selections reflect Aruba’s tropical backdrop starting from poolside casual to subtle elegance. The Beach Grill features an assortment of specialty cocktails, light bites and expansive open-air seating overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Other dining options include a specialty fine dining restaurant, an off-the-cuff setting cafe for a la carte favorites, the Lobby Lounge and 24-hour in-room dining.
    The resort’s 15,000 square foot spa sanctuary features 15 tranquil treatment rooms with a whole range of ocean-inspired natural body and facial treatments, massage therapies and 3 specialty spa showers. Adjoining the spa is a whole-service beauty and nail salon and state-of-the-art gymnasium offering a considerable number of workout classes, including yoga, spinning and Pilates.

    The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba presents the regions preeminent meeting facilities, with an excellent choice of indoor and outdoor venues, including a 7,500 square foot ballroom divisible into three salons, a 600 square foot Executive boardroom, two spacious meeting rooms and a diffusion of out of doors locations, including poolside decks, manicured lawns and a beachfront reception area. Meeting facilities on the resort may also be environmentally-friendly, employing a number of green practices to showcase the resort’s extraordinary commitment to environmental stewardship and company social responsibility to assist protect and preserve the island’s natural resources.

    Located off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is renowned for miles of white powder sand beaches and crystal blue waters that boasts a warm tropical climate year-round. The 21 mile-ny is situated at the southern portion of the Caribbean Sea and contours many diverse influences using its vibrant history. Ideally located on Palm Beach nestled at the island’s eastern coast, the resort is in close proximity to nearby championship golf courses and provides an intensive choice of recreational activities and water sports, including windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing and kayaking.

  • News: Celebrity Cruises presents “Sinfully Good” new entertainment

    An edgy outgrowth of recent luxury line Celebrity Cruises’ commitment to provide what consumers want in innovative, late-night entertainment is the debut of “Sin City Comedy.”

    Designed to be funny and slightly sexy, Sin City Comedy combines comedians with tasteful burlesque acts. The brand new, late-night show is available on Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette, and should rotate to Celebrity Solstice in May. Presented by the award-winning Sin City Comedy at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, the show is a two-time winner of the coveted “Best of Las Vegas” award.

    The caliber of talent is top-notch, with comics who’ve appeared on Comedy Central, VH1, HBO, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

    Celebrity’s Sin City Comedy shows are presented at varying late-evening slots in “Celebrity Central” on Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette. As the shows contain adult content – tastefully and entertainingly presented – they’re open exclusively to guests age 18 and older.

    Celebrity believes entertainment doesn’t ought to end at bedtime, particularly when on vacation. “We’re going to shake up perceptions of what shipboard entertainment is all about, with widely varied, enticing options within the day and night on every ship,” says Celebrity’s Director of Entertainment Eric Bohus.

    The introduction of Sin City Comedy comes only 1 month after Celebrity joined forces with Billboard to launch a sequence of innovative, modern luxury musical programs onboard. Celebrity also presents authentic live music, including jazz ensembles, high caliber vocalists, energetic party bands and spectacular stage shows.

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  • News: Sabre appoints Rick Simonson as Chief Financial Officer

    Leading global travel technology provider, Sabre, has appointed Rick Simonson as executive vice chairman (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO).  Having served in similar roles at several technology companies, including Nokia Corporation, he’s going to lead the company’s global finance organization, accountable for all finance and controls, reporting, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions.

    Simonson most recently served as CFO and president, business operations at Reardon Commerce.  Sooner than that he spent nearly 10 years in different global roles at Nokia in Helsinki, Zurich and Long island, including EVP and general manager of Nokia’s Cellphones division, and EVP and CFO, which he held for over five years. He was also with Barclays Capital and Bank of America Securities serving the telecom, media, and technology industries.  He currently serves at the boards of Electronic Arts and Silver Spring Networks.

    “Rick has an extraordinary combination of intensive global finance, operational, and capital markets experience targeting technology sectors, and a proven track record as an executive and board member for varied private and public companies.  This makes him an excellent fit for Sabre,” said Sam Gilliland, chairman and CEO, Sabre Holdings.  “He is a sturdy and experienced leader who will build on our greatest-in-class finance and operational capabilities.”
    Simonson replaces CFO, Mark Miller , who’s leaving the corporate to explore opportunities with other portfolio companies of TPG or Silver Lake, both private equity firms that own Sabre.

    “I’m hugely appreciative – and that i know I speak for TPG and Silver Lake in addition – of the tremendous leadership Mark has provided for our finance organization over his nearly four years as CFO, and through the 18 years he was with Sabre.  We would like him the correct,” said Gilliland.

    Sabre is the world’s largest SaaS provider to the aviation industry, with its flagship reservations system utilized by fast growing global carriers including Aeroflot, AeroMexico, Etihad Airways, JetBlue, LAN, Virgin America and Virgin Australia. Among the world’s largest airlines on the earth also use Sabre’s IT solutions. Within the last five years, Sabre expanded its SaaS model to hotels, and is now the fastest growing provider of property management, reservations and distribution solutions within the hotel industry. The corporate also operates the world’s largest market for travel buyers and suppliers, and owns online travel agencies, Travelocity.com and lastminute.com. It has large IT development centers in Southlake, Texas; Bangalore, India; Krakow, Poland, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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