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Find Us On FacebookI just executed a hotel management agreement with The West Paces Hotel Group about an hour ago. We’ve been working with them for the last several months, and signed an LOI back in November. But it isn’t til now that we could really make the information public.
This is very exciting for us. Why we’re so [...]
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February 19th, 2010 by BenPress Release – Progressive Luxury Resorts Make Walls Obsolete for the Traveling Elite
January 8th, 2010 by FrancesCHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2010 — Luxury travel has assumed a new meaning among vacationers looking to be submerged in their destinations’ natural environment. In response to a growing demand for close-to-nature vacation experiences, some progressive luxury resorts are eliminating the physical barriers between travelers and their ultimate destination: nature. These high-end resorts now offer open-air [...]
Sales Manager Michelle’s First Trip to Palenque!
December 9th, 2009 by MichelleFor the past two days I have been in Panama exploring the islands of the south Pacific…. I feel a little like Christopher Columbus — okay, just a little. I am now back on the mainland enjoying a delicious breakfast served up by the lovely owners of a charming seaside inn, and getting my day started by clicking away from their open [...]
Budget Travel Finds Virtue in Panama’s Variety
October 16th, 2009 by FrancesIt’s great to see that more and more of the mainstream travel media is showing Panama some love. And why not? This article from Budget Travel points out that whether you’re into shopping, food, history, nature, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, birding, or dozens of other things, you can experience them all in Panama, at a [...]
The Best and Worst Resort Development Trends in Panama
October 1st, 2009 by JerrodResort development in Panama has generally lacked the sophistication of popular US-oriented tourism markets such as Costa Rica and Mexico. Architecture has been unimaginative, planning has been unresponsive to the site, and economics have been ignored. Yet, as the government recognizes the importance of tourism, the developers begin to understand the importance of quality, and [...]
Press Release – In the New Age of ‘Conscious Consumption’ Travelers Seek Vacations With Real Meaning
September 1st, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2009 — The lingering recession has led to a reevaluation of consumer priorities – a movement dubbed “conscious consumption.” This social shift in consumer behavior blends newfound frugality with sustainability, and it has seeped into every industry – from automotive to travel. When people part with their money these days, they expect [...]
Jerrod’s Top Hotel and Resort Trends
August 24th, 2009 by JerrodThe hospitality industry is constantly changing and evolving. Resorts are very different today than they were fifty years ago, or even ten years ago. In the past, a resort could succeed with a decent amenity (beach, golf course, etc.) and a big tower with a well-known brand. As the world becomes smaller and today’s travelers [...]
Who’s Really Behind the Hotel?
August 14th, 2009 by JerrodThere is a common misconception, or over-simplification, by regular travelers that the hotel they are staying at is owned, operated, and flagged (eg, Hilton) by the same company. Frequently, there are distinct entities for each. One company may develop, build, and own the hotel. Another company may just operate it: hiring staff, keeping the books, [...]