B OCEAN Fort Lauderdale to Have Special Grand Opening Celebration

April 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 5, 2011 – The Our Town News foreign correspondent had not arrived from Moscow yet but special guests Mayor Jack Seiler and Celebrity Chef Holli Ugalde, along with 700+ other attendees, were greeted by a unique blue carpet at the highly anticipated grand opening of B Ocean Fort Lauderdale.  The March 31st event, dubbed “ABNA” – A Brand New Alternative, gave all guests the chance to “B a VIP” and B Treated™ during an evening of indoor and outdoor experiences throughout each of the hotel’s public spaces.  Each vignette event was designed to showcase the new property, introducing attendees to the new upper-upscale lifestyle B Hotels & Resorts™ brand and energizing the senses.

“The grand opening of B Ocean Fort Lauderdale was an incredible success, with the property receiving accolades from industry VIPs, travel agents, meeting planners, dignitaries and others as they stepped into the world of B,” said Christopher Tompkins, Corporate Vice President and Brand Marketing executive for B Hotels & Resorts™.  “We look forward to hosting travelers from around the world as they enjoy our visually striking surroundings and unrivaled personalized guest service.”

Located on Fort Lauderdale Beach at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and AIA, the festivities at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale included B Scene™ Blue Carpet Arrivals; B’licious cocktails paired with a sampling of signature menu items from the hotel’s restaurants, SAIA and B’stro on the Beach; live performance models; a DJ; synchronized swimmers; and Palm City’s The Bob Gaffney Orchestra.  

An official program of remarks included comments by Mayor Jack Seiler, B Hotels & Resorts™ CEO Ayelet Weinstein and Corporate Vice President, Brand Marketing for B Hotels & Resorts™ Chris Tompkins.  In addition, guests enjoyed a meet-and-greet with the hotel’s Celebrity Signature Chef Holli Ugalde, winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 7, who stayed through the weekend for a line-up of interactive cooking classes.

The Our Town News foreign correspondent will be visiting from Moscow and will offer a unique view of her experience at B Ocean, SAIA and Fort Lauderdale's beautiful beaches in a future article to appear in Our Town News.

For more information, log onto www.BOCEANFORTLAUDERDALE.COM or call 888-66-BHOTEL.  

About B Ocean Fort Lauderdale
B Ocean Fort Lauderdale features 240 guestrooms, all boasting panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.  Each room features The Blissful Bed™ by B Hotels & Resorts™, designer white leather-front furnishings, a 37” or 42” HD LCD television, branded retail items and more.  

Additionally, the hotel features an infinity edge pool, Quench Pool & Patio Bar, free wireless internet throughout all guestrooms and public areas, and two distinctive restaurants - SAIA™, a chic signature sushi teppanyaki restaurant open for dinner; and B’stro on the Beach™, a casual eatery open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  iPADs are also available for complimentary use.

Consistent across all B Hotels & Resorts™, the following B Signatures are found at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale:  B Ambiance™ (a custom sound, lighting and scent program); B Social™ (incorporating communal seating and gathering spaces);  B in Touch™ (with complimentary Internet access throughout all public spaces and guestrooms ); B Active™ (a fitness center where guests can exercise and re-energize); B Indulged™ (a Spa Suite featuring a variety of treatments); B Adventurous™ (applying the cruise industry’s model, this key element lets travelers explore and discover the destination); and B Sensitive™ (initiatives that encourages and supports green programs).  

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