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IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS TO OPEN ITS FIRST RESORT IN RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO

abril 18th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in DESTINATIONS | THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS TO OPEN ITS FIRST RESORT IN

RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO

IBEROSTAR Playa Mita Will Debut December 2013

 

 

IBEROSTAR Playa Mita Main Pool

 

Palma de Mallorca, Spain (April 18, 2013) – Spain-based hotel company IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts will open IBEROSTAR Playa Mita in December 2013, the brand’s first property in the leisure destination of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The all-inclusive resort is located in Playa Mita on a beautiful beach facing the Pacific Ocean and is just 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta. Designed as a getaway for couples and families alike, IBEROSTAR Playa Mita will offer an extensive list of amenities for guests of all ages and interests.

 

“The addition of our Riviera Nayarit resort will make a great inclusion to IBEROSTAR’s portfolio of hotels throughout Mexico and will mark our first on the country’s west coast,” said John Long, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts. “It’s in an area that is an up-and-coming tourist destination and we’re excited to be breaking ground in the region. The development of the property further highlights our commitment to promoting and supporting tourism offerings throughout Mexico and to the development of several markets within the country.”

 

The IBEROSTAR Playa Mita, a Premium category resort, features 452 guest rooms, including 120 oceanfront junior suites which are augmented with a dedicated concierge service, and two presidential suites. Guests can spend the day on the beach enjoying non-motorized water sports, lounge by the resort’s two pools, enjoy pampering and total relaxation at SPA Sensations, or get in a workout at the tennis courts and fitness center. Plus, golfers can hit the links at the Litibu Golf Club, conveniently located onsite. This 18-hole, oceanfront, championship course, designed by Greg Norman, wows with stunning views of the Pacific. The undulating greens will be a challenge for golfers of all levels and will serve as a perfect golfer’s paradise, whether it’s a family of sport enthusiasts or it’s a friends’ getaway. After hitting the greens, guests can cool down and continue to take in the unforgettable sights with a poolside drink at the swim up bar.

 

Known for its gourmet cuisine, IBEROSTAR once again shows its passion for dining with four specialty restaurants offering a variety of cuisine, ranging from Japanese and Mexican to Gourmet fine-dining and an American-style steakhouse. The resort also offers a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner; snack bar, several cocktail bars and 24-hour room service.

 

Evenings at IBEROSTAR Playa Mita will be just as fun as days in the sun, with different entertaining shows featured nightly at the resort’s theater, and an adults-only disco playing chart topping hits late into the night. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a more laid back evening of cocktails and conversation at the hotel’s main bar.

 

IBEROSTAR Playa Mita will also give special attention to its littlest guests. Children ages 4 – 12 can make new friends and lasting memories at the Kids Club, where they’ll play games, make arts & crafts, participate in sports and much more. The resort also offers a separate Kids Pool and Splash Park.

 

An idyllic location, top notch service and an abundance of luxurious amenities also make Playa Mita the perfect location for a sunset destination wedding, meeting or conference. With the flexibility of beautifully appointed indoor function spaces and outdoor, beachfront venues, the IBEROSTAR Playa Mita’s wedding planning and event staff will ensure that every special event is executed flawlessly.

 

The IBEROSTAR Playa Mita will start taking reservations on iberostar.com in May 2013. Hotel packages will be all-inclusive, including meals, snacks, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, and most amenities and entertainment, with the exception of spa services and golf. Please contact your preferred travel agent or visit iberostar.com for additional information.

 

About IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts

 

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a family-owned Spanish hospitality company with more than 50 years of experience in the travel industry. IBEROSTAR provides unique vacation experiences, rooted in superior customer service and quality, in the world’s most popular vacation destinations. With more than 100 hotels in 16 countries, IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is committed to offering excellence in quality and service and providing personal attention to each guest.

 

For more information, please visit iberostar.com.

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Mangú (Dominican mashed plantains)

abril 18th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

 

Ingredients

- 5 plantains, preferably soft,

- 1 tablespoon of butter,

- 1/4 cup of milk,

- Salt to taste,

Preparation

Peel the plantains, boil them in hot water for 15 minutes, adding salt when they are soft.  Take them out and place them in a dish. Add a splash of milk.  Soak them well and add the butter, or some olive oil.

To accompany the Mangú:

You can choose between scrambled eggs, fried chicken or beef,  Salami or any other kind of sausage that you prefer.

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Guacamayas

marzo 27th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

Ingredients

- 4 bolillo rolls

- 2 avocados

- 1/4 Kg. pork rinds

For the sauce:

- 2 tomatoes

- 1/2 onion

- 1 clove of garlic

- Juice of half a lemon

- Salt

- Dried chile de arbol, to taste

Preparation

Rehydrate the chile de arbol in a pan of boiling water

for 5 mins. Meanwhile, finely dice the onion

and tomatoes. When the chile de arbol is

ready, remove and blend with the garlic, a little tomato

and onion, and the water from the pan. Pour this mixture

in with the rest of the sauce and add salt and lemon juice.

Break the bolillo rolls in half and put the avocado on top.

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Pleasure, relaxation… mmmm

marzo 21st, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

 

Giving a massage is not particularly difficult, but here are some tips to do it well and with care.

The first thing to take care of is the ambiance. Candles, relaxing music, dimmed lights, and above all a pleasant temperature.

 

Also get the oils ready. Use moisturizing oils that promote skin repair.

-                      Sweet almond oil: softens and moisturizes.

-                      Rose hip oil: smooths wrinkles, scars, and furrows.

-                      Sesame oil: revitalizing.

-                      Jojoba oil: deeply moisturizing.

 

And the most important thing: the massage itself. There are many different techniques, but the most important elements are tenderness and touch.

 

How to give a relaxing massage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g228kxdlh_g

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Play it again Sam…

marzo 14th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

 

 

THE CASABLANCA CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

 

Here is the perfect recipe for a scintillating soirée.  We suggest a champagne or cava cocktail in the purest style of Rick’s Café in Casablanca, along with some small details to transform your evening into an immensely glamorous experience.

Ingredients

Champagne or Cava

1 shot of Brandy or Cognac

3 drops of Angostura bitters

1 sugar lump

And also…

Strawberries

A piano

Candles

Preparation

Preparing the champagne cocktail is quite simple. Place a sugar lump in the bottom of a champagne glass and add three drops of Angostura bitters. Add the shot of brandy and then fill the rest of the glass with champagne or cava, always cold.

It is important to use a sugar lump, as you will see a beautiful array of effervescent bubbles as it dissolves. For this reason, serve it immediately so that it can shine in all its glory.

Such a glamorous cocktail deserves a suitable ambiance. Use candles and soft lighting to create an intimate atmosphere and make the champagne bubbles shine with all their splendor. If you accompany the drink with strawberries, you will achieve the necessary exotic and romantic touch. As for the soundtrack to the perfect evening, if you have a piano and know how to play it, this is your moment. If this is not the case, you can always put on some music by, say, Petrucciani. Or indeed the theme music to Casablanca, “As time goes by”, which will transport you to a world of stars…

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Inside IBEROSTAR

febrero 13th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

 

IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS UNVEILS NEW

“INSIDE IBEROSTAR” BRAND CAMPAIGN

Behind-the-Scenes Videos Show How IBEROSTAR Creates

Extraordinary Vacation Experiences for Guests

 

Palma de Mallorca, Spain (February 13, 2013) – IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has debuted a new microsite that brings to life the IBEROSTAR experience through documentary-style videos.  It is part of a strategy that, over a three-year period, has focused on brand communication, shifting attention from offline to online communication channels in order to guarantee maximum global coverage and strengthen IBEROSTAR’s key competitive advantages, namely personal service, gastronomy and entertainment.

The highly-intuitive and easy-to-browse Inside IBEROSTAR microsite (www.insideiberostar.com) offers users 13 videos showing real guests enjoying their vacations and behind the scenes looks at how hotel staff ensure guests’ happiness.  Additionally, the microsite allows users to tailor their choice of videos in accordance with their personal travel preferences by asking them three simple questions: 1) What do you look for in a holiday? 2) Are you one of those people for whom eating is a pleasure?, and 3) Who do you travel with?

According to Luis Hérault, IBEROSTAR’s Chief Marketing Officer, “This 100% online campaign meets its prime objective, which is helping our current and future customers to rank IBEROSTAR as their number one option when it comes to where to spend their vacations”.

Developed by the Spanish advertising agency Sra. Rushmore, the new Inside IBEROSTAR website is available in six languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French and Russian), thereby enabling it to reach consumers in more than 100 countries and almost 90% of the company’s customers, turning it into the company’s first ever 100% global campaign. A major support strategy will also be launched on the company’s social platforms in order to promote and support the microsite’s online presence, together with media plans in the USA and UK, further proof of the campaign’s international vocation.

As Carlos Murillo, Head of Accounts and Digital Integration at Sra. Rushmore explains, “The creative idea of this campaign was clear. It was time to shift the spotlight and provide a documentary-style insight into how the hotel staff makes everything that goes on in the hotel possible, as well as showing what a great time everyone has at IBEROSTAR.”

 Click here to view the campaign’s introductory video, presented by Mr. Hérault, CMO GRUPO IBEROSTAR.

About IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a family-owned Spanish hospitality company with more than 50 years of experience in the travel industry. IBEROSTAR provides unique vacation experiences, rooted in superior customer service and quality, in the world’s most popular vacation destinations. With more than 100 hotels in 16 countries, IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is committed to offering excellence in quality and service and providing personal attention to each guest.

For more information, please visit iberostar.com.

 

 

 

Mojito

febrero 11th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

  Ingredients

- Brown sugar

- Lemon

- Mint

- Rum

- Sparkling water

- Ice

Preparation

Place three teaspoons of sugar in a tumbler glass, then pour in the juice of approximately half a lemon and add a few spearmint leaves. Let it rest and then add 2 ice cubes. Next, pour in the rum and top up the glass with sparkling water. Then mix all the ingredients together with a cocktail stirrer.

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5 IBEROSTAR HOTELS RECEIVE THE “GREEN GLOBE” CERTIFICATE

enero 15th, 2013 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

5 IBEROSTAR HOTELS IN THE MAYAN RIVIERA

RECEIVE THE “GREEN GLOBE” CERTIFICATE

 The Iberostar Group is firmly committed to ensuring that the growth and development of its hotels are fully compatible with local communities, and the protection of the region’s environmental and cultural heritage in order to guarantee future generations a prosperous and healthy environment.

 

In line with this policy, on 6th December the five hotels that make up Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ ‘Playa Paraíso’ complex received the Green Globe Certification, the world’s leading auditing programme for sustainable tourism. The certified hotels are listed below:

  • Iberostar Grand Paraíso
  • Iberostar Paraíso Maya
  • Iberostar Paraíso Lindo
  • Iberostar Paraíso Beach
  • Iberostar Paraíso del Mar

 

These hotels have now joined other Iberostar hotels in Mexico that already hold the ‘Green Globe’ certificate:

  • Iberostar Tucán
  • Iberostar Quetzal
  • Iberostar Cozumel

 

Here you can see a photo of our Mexico team collecting their award. Congratulations to you all!

 

 

Santa has checked the letters, and the winner is…

diciembre 20th, 2012 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

Santa has checked the letters, and the winner of the Kindle is…

SERGIO MATEO SANCHEZ!!!

Congratulations! We held a raffle between all participants, and Sergio’s name was randomly chosen.

 

Prize: An Amazon Kindle

 

We will be in contact with our winner by email.

 

Thank you everyone for participating in our Facebook contest. Be on the lookout for more contests and special Iberostar offers!

 

IBEROSTAR’s fascinating history

diciembre 19th, 2012 | Posted by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in The View | THE WORLD OF IBEROSTAR - (0 Comments)

The history of the IBEROSTAR GROUP goes back more than 120 years, sharing its roots with footwear companies Camper and Lotusse. In 1877 Antonio Fluxá, a master shoemaker, set sail for England to study industrial footwear production. On his return to Mallorca, he gathered together a group of craftsmen from the island’s Inca area and founded the first footwear production company in the Balearic Islands. This enterprising spirit of innovation has been passed down to future generations, through a philosophy based on principles such as love for the profession, honesty, austerity and a commitment to quality.

The Fluxá family were pioneers in using a brand name for their footwear: Lotusse. At the age of 21, Lorenzo Fluxá Figuerola took over from his father as manager of the factory, and continued with the firm’s international expansion. In 1956 he acquired a small travel agency with 6 branches and 40 employees, known as Viajes Iberia, and started to expand the business. One of the maxims Lorenzo repeated over and over again to his children while they were growing up was “You’ve got to be international”.

Years later, Miguel Fluxá would take over the reins of this travel agency. And so, with hard work and enthusiasm for building a dream, combined with the family’s hallmark entrepreneurial spirit, Miguel Fluxá turned his full attention to the tourism business. In 1973 he founded the tour operator Iberojet, and 6 years later embarked on the company’s international venture, opening an incoming travel agency, Iberotravel, with offices in London and Manchester, and Visit US, with branches in Miami and Orlando, to deal with Iberojet customers.

By 1986 Miguel Fluxá had built up a portfolio of companies with a consolidated and widespread reputation. This encouraged him to extend the range of services the Group offered its customers by entering the hotel sector and opening the first IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts hotels in Mallorca and the Canary Islands.

After consolidating the Group’s hotel business in Spain, the company continued with its expansion strategy, opening its first establishment in the Caribbean. The beachfront 5 star IBEROSTAR Bávaro Resort opened in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic in 1993. Since then, this area of the business has enjoyed spectacular growth.

In keeping with the company’s ambitious expansion strategy, 1998 saw the creation of  Iberworld, an airline specialising in charter flights with hubs in Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Tenerife. This was followed shortly after by founding of Iberojet Cruceros. By 2004, the original 6 travel agencies had become 500 branches situated throughout Spain, and one of the country’s leading tourism groups.

That same year the company created the IBEROSTAR FOUNDATION. The key areas of action of this non-for-profit institution are social aid, cultural development and cooperation for development with a particular focus on children.

In 2006, the  IBEROSTAR GROUP sold its tourism division dedicated to the outbound side of the business, including the tour operator Iberojet, as well as other brands such as Solplan, Turavia or Viva Tours, Iberworld, Iberojet Cruceros and Viajes Iberia network of travel agencies. The aim was to boost the development and expansion of its main area of business, its hotel division.

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has based its strategy on the following values:  a vocation for service, quality, value for money, innovation and sustainability, promoting and respecting local cultures. A team of more than 23,000 professionals around the world work each day to maintain and strengthen these hallmarks of the Group’s identity.

The latest stage in its ongoing development was the launch of a new category of hotels - , The Grand Collection, offering luxury accommodation for its most demanding customers.

The fourth generation of the Fluxá family is now directly involved in running the company, in keeping with its enterprising spirit, and IBEROSTAR is committed to continuing to invest in those countries it already operates in and to extending its business activity to new destinations and markets.