Panama. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport hotel, a newly built property with 144 rooms and strategically located near Tocumen International Airport. The investment required for the commissioning of this facility was US$20 million by the owner and operator Bern Hotels & Resorts.
Gerardo Murray, IHG's regional vice president of distribution and commercial marketing for Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, stated that "Bern Hotels & Resorts owns four IHG properties in Panama, and we are very excited about the opening of a fifth hotel with this long-time franchisee. Bern has a remarkable reputation for creating quality projects in stellar locations, and we believe the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport will be a great success."
With an innovative and modern design, the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport hotel offers a variety of amenities and services to cater to the business traveler, including airport shuttle service, outdoor pool, gym and 24-hour business center.
It also introduces the brand's new "Always On" enhancements, focused on connectivity, wellness and productivity with new technology that offers one-on-one internet sessions, free reliable Wi-Fi, and easy access to outlets and charging connections.
Crowne Plaza's comprehensive meeting program includes a two-hour response guarantee to requests for proposals, a dedicated meeting manager and a daily meeting report, and will also complement the multifunctional meeting spaces available at the hotel.
Herman Bern, Owner of Bern Hotels & Resorts, commented that "the opening of the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport hotel is a great achievement. IHG already has a vast portfolio of internationally recognized brands in Panama, and we aspire to continue our growth and success with this long-standing partner."
