Hotel chains invest in Panama despite high vacancy rates
Panama will be home to two new luxury, all inclusive resorts in 2016: Secrets® Playa Bonita Panama and Dreams® Buenaventura Panama. as recently announced by the by AMResorts:. This announcement comes at the time that hoteliers and the Toursim Authority (ATP) are at odds about who's responsible for the oversupply of hotel rooms in the country and what strategies are necessary to fill the empty hotel rooms.
Despite the low occupancy rates and recent outcry from the Chamber of Commerce and the Asociacion Panameña de Hoteles (APATEL), hotel chains continue to invest in Panama as a tourist destination.
The Digital Journal reports: "Secrets Playa Bonita and Dreams Buenaventura are just the latest chapter in UVC's phenomenal ascent fueled by AMResorts' world-class resort brand management. These luxurious, all inclusive resorts will expand the vacation club's footprint to a destination that captures beautiful settings with distinctive cultural and eco and adventure-related experiences. UVC's entrance in Panama, combined with its robust efforts to expand its footprint in existing markets, underscores the vacation club's commitment to offering members a continually expanding roster of superior vacation experiences"
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UVC To Debut In Panama
In a milestone move, Unlimited Vacation Club(UVC) by AMResorts recently announced it will make its debut in Panama in late 2015 and early 2016 with the opening of two resorts: Secrets® Playa Bonita Panama and Dreams® Buenaventura Panama.
These pivotal properties will mark AMResorts' entry into a seventh country. They not only showcase the breadth and strength of the exclusive vacation club's portfolio, but also exemplify its mission to establish its brand of hospitality excellence in new and desirable leisure markets.
Secrets Playa Bonita and Dreams Buenaventura are just the latest chapter in UVC's phenomenal ascent fueled by AMResorts' world-class resort brand management. These luxurious, all-inclusive resorts will expand the vacation club's footprint to a destination that captures beautiful settings with distinctive cultural and eco and adventure-related experiences. UVC's entrance in Panama, combined with its robust efforts to expand its footprint in existing markets, underscores the vacation club's commitment to offering members a continually expanding roster of superior vacation experiences.
Both Secrets Playa Bonita and Dreams Buenaventura will feature the Unlimited–Luxury® program where everything is included, such as finely appointed accommodations complete with furnished balconies or terraces, 24–hour room and concierge service, a wide variety of gourmet dining options with no reservations required, unlimited top-shelf beverages, and endless daytime activities and live nighttime entertainment.
Secrets Playa Bonita Panama – UVC will bring its adults-only, luxury Secrets Resorts & Spas brand to Central America with the premiere of this resort in December 2015. Set on the golden sands of Playa Bonita or "pretty beach," the 303-room resort will offer the beauty of a secluded tropical paradise minutes from downtown Panama City. UVC members will be close to such popular attractions as the Panama Canal; historic Old Town Panama City with lively restaurants and nightlife; and the Gamboa Aerial Tram, overlooking a tropical rainforest. Secrets Playa Bonita will feature five freeform swimming pools with spectacular Pacific Ocean views, a private beach, lush tropical walkways, ocean-view suites, meeting facilities and 10,000 square-foot spa.
Dreams Buenaventura Panama – Slated to open in 2016, Dreams Buenaventura will be the 40th resort in the UVC collection and 13th in the Dreams Resorts & Spas portfolio. This newly constructed resort will be located minutes from Rio Hato International Airport in Buenaventura, one of Panama's most exclusive beach communities. Perfect for couples and couples with children, Dreams Buenaventura will house 614 spacious rooms and suites, each luxuriously appointed with a private balcony or terrace. UVC members will take in spectacular views of lush gardens, lagoons and a pristine white-sand beach. Located in Farallón, 80 minutes from Panama City, the gated community of Buenaventura offers an array of high-end and eco-conscious pursuits. UVC members will enjoy the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Design par-72 golf course, sport fishing, sailing and a full equestrian center. Among the myriad nature activities, UVC members be able to explore the pristine eco–system from water, land and even air on canopy tours.
In the past few years, Panama has become one of Central America's hottest destinations. Its famous canal still astonishes visitors 100 years after its completion. Today, scores of travelers are discovering Panama's stunning beaches on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, vast national parks and reserves that hold incredible biological diversity, idyllic islands surrounded by coral reefs, rainforests, volcanoes and waterfalls. Panama City is a vibrant metropolis with a thriving cultural and entertainment scene featuring theater, jazz, nightclubs, casinos and upscale shopping as well as abundant options for exciting day-trips.
About Unlimited Vacation Club
Unlimited Vacation Club by AMResorts is an exclusive travel club providing VIP privileges at luxurious AMResorts properties throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica. Through different participation levels — Pearl, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond — members can enjoy preferred rates, free nights and access to exclusive partner offers. AMResorts brands offer a variety of upscale travel experiences, from romantic, adults-only destination resorts to wellness retreats and family-friendly properties. Located in exquisite tropical settings, the resorts deliver endless luxuries, from pristine beaches, premier culinary programs and elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites to luxurious spas, nightly entertainment and scores of daytime activities.
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About AMResorts
AMResorts is the fastest-growing provider of sales, marketing and brand management services to six unique, all-inclusive concept resort brands with 37 properties in Mexico, Jamaica, Curaçao, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. These brands include: the luxurious and boutique Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts (www.zoetryresorts.com, 1-888-4-ZOËTRY); adults-only Secrets® Resorts & Spas (www.secretsresorts.com, 1-866-GO SECRETS); Breathless Resorts & Spas (www.breathlessresorts.com, 1-855-65-BREATHE); family-friendly Dreams® Resorts & Spas (www.dreamsresorts.com, 1-866-2-DREAMS); vibrant Now® Resorts & Spas (www.nowresorts.com, 1-877-NOW-9953); and fun-filled Sunscape® Resorts & Spas (www.sunscaperesorts.com, 1-866-SUNSCAPE).
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