Named after a geologic era of abundance and transformation, Ordovician was built with a vision to create opportunity in one of Panama’s most naturally beautiful, yet historically overlooked regions. The resort is redefining purpose-driven travel, offering guests a high-end escape that directly supports local people, culture, and progress.

A VISION ROOTED IN PURPOSE

Once known as Bananas Village Resort, the property has been completely reimagined by Rick and Loan Hill, a husband-and-wife team whose successful tech careers in Silicon Valley ultimately led them to something more meaningful. Rather than walk away, they chose to build forward, creating a resort model rooted in purpose, impact, and long-term community investment.

“Ordovician isn’t just a resort, it’s a commitment to the people of this region,” said Loan Hill, co-founder and owner of Ordovician Beach Resort. “Our goal has always been to help shine a light on an area that’s long been overlooked, not by changing it, but by investing in what already makes it so special. This place boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, exceptional talent, and breathtaking beauty in every direction. We’re here to help it thrive.”

Built immediately after the pandemic, with 95 percent local labor, the resort employed over 300 full-time staff to bring the owners’ vision to life. It will soon launch a foundation to fund education, infrastructure, and wellness initiatives across nearby communities.

WHAT SETS ORDOVICIAN BEACH RESORT APART

• The only resort in the area with a private beach, offering calm Caribbean waters, rainforest trails, and total seclusion.

• First overwater bungalows in Costa Arriba, Colón, with private decks, floor-to-ceiling sea views, and direct ocean access.

• Direct access to nearby islands, including curated day trips to the stunning San Blas Islands.

• VIP arrivals, including boat transfers and private helicopter service via a new on-site helipad.

• A complete rebuild, constructed using 95 percent local labor and a 100 percent regional hiring model, now employs over 100 full-time staff, many of whom are from surrounding communities.

CULINARY EXCELLENCE, GARDEN TO TABLE

Ordovician’s immersive garden-to-table culinary program is led by Executive Chef Stiven Hernandez, emphasizing freshness, simplicity, and local connection with more than 90 percent of exotic produce grown on-site in the resort’s organic garden. Every dish reflects freshness, simplicity, and local connection, from exotic vegetables to fragrant herbs, shaping a truly place-based dining experience.

Signature venues include: 

• The Shell Bistro – A vibrant all-day venue offering colorful breakfast and lunch dishes that fuse bold Panamanian flavors with global influences.

• El Acuario – An elegant dining destination where Japanese, Vietnamese, Caribbean, and Panamanian cuisines come together in refined, flavor-forward combinations.

• Rick’s Café Americain – A breezy over-the-water tapas bar where guests enjoy gourmet tapas-style plates, inventive cocktails, and relaxed coastal vibes.

WELLNESS, NATURE & CULTURE COMBINED

• Elevated wellness offerings include cryotherapy, an overwater yoga studio, sauna, and personalized spa treatments, all within a car-free(pollution-free), coastal sanctuary that creates an uninterrupted, relaxing oasis free from noise and light pollution for ultimate relaxation.

• Adventure with elegance through curated, concierge-led experiences: snorkeling mangroves, island-hopping, wildlife encounters, private picnics, guided Panama Canal tours, historic explorations of Portobelo Spanish Fort, and offshore sport fishing.

• A luxury Dive Center opens in September 2025, specializing in warm-water dives with curated excursions to coral reefs, caves, and historic shipwrecks.

A FAMILY ENTERPRISE WITH GLOBAL VISION

Ordovician is more than a destination – it’s a mission in progress. Since breaking ground in June 2022, the resort has created jobs, provided skills training, and served daily meals to hundreds of local workers. Plans include building a school and sports complex to further empower the region’s youth and support long-term growth.

REDISCOVERING PANAMA

Panama continues to attract global interest for its biodiversity, cultural diversity, and accessibility. However, the Caribbean coast, particularly the Costa Arriba region of Colón, remains one of its hidden gems. Ordovician Beach Resort introduces fresh vitality and increased attention to this remarkable area, positioning it as the upcoming top destination for discerning travelers.

“Panama has always had the potential to be a world-class destination, and now people are starting to see it,” said Rick Hill, co-founder and owner of Ordovician Beach Resort. “We want guests to say, ‘I’m going to Panama because I want to stay at Ordovician.’ That’s the vision, to create something so special it elevates the entire region.”

With its blend of refined design, cultural integrity, and community-rooted hospitality, Ordovician offers a boutique beach escape unlike anything else on Panama’s Caribbean coast. It’s more than a place to stay, it’s a place to connect, reflect, and be part of something meaningful. Designed for travelers who seek both luxury and purpose, Ordovician is poised to become a defining destination in the region’s next chapter.

For more information and reservations, please visit www.ordovicianbeachresort.com and follow the resort on Instagram at @ordovicianbeachresort.

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“We are thrilled to welcome One Ocean Resort & Spa to our collection,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. “This exceptional resort offers a stunning blend of luxury, sustainability, and world-class service, making it a perfect addition to our incredible portfolio of properties in Florida. With its unparalleled oceanfront setting and commitment to creating unforgettable guest experiences, One Ocean Resort & Spa exemplifies the quality and innovation that Curator is known for, and we look forward to inviting guests to explore this extraordinary destination.”

One Ocean Resort & Spa (Atlantic Beach, Florida):
This luxurious oceanfront resort is one of the few properties in the peaceful coastal town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, a destination expected to experience continued growth in the coming years. Surrounded by nature and the soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean, the resort offers an ideal coastal getaway for families, groups, and couples, featuring 193 guest rooms with stunning floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Guests can indulge in the onsite spa, dine at Azurea restaurant, and enjoy easy access to nearby PGA golf courses like TPC Sawgrass and the redesigned Jax Beach Golf Club. Additionally, bike rentals are available to explore the area’s charming local beach, shopping, and dining.

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Hiking, Wellness and More

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The spa’s design is inspired by the water lilies that grace the surrounding waters and spread over 1.5 hectares. Sustainable building materials including bamboo and teak wood adorn the natural landscape, while the all-encompassing range of experience follow the Six Senses high-tech, high-touch philosophy to blend age-old wisdom with modern day methods.

Six Senses has achieved worldwide recognition as a pioneer of sustainable practices, demonstrating that beautiful hideaways can live in harmony with local communities and ecosystems. Through genuine actions promoting personal health and the health of the planet, Six Senses takes guests beyond destinations into new discoveries, so they feel the purpose behind their travels.

At Six Senses Con Dao, the approach to wellness is integrated and personalized, focusing on optimizing sleep, mindful nourishment, movement, and self-discovery. Bespoke programs include Ayurveda, detoxification, sleep enhancement and yogic retreats. Each is led by in-house experts and formulated for each guest upon their arrival, informed by a 1:1 Wellness Screening, which provides comprehensive biomarker evaluations for tailored health improvements.

The new spa at Six Senses Con Dao features traditional Ayurveda and Thai Massage facilities, in harmony with biohacking technology and a myriad of modern thermal bathing such as steam rooms, Finnish saunas, infrared sauna rooms, and ice bucket showers. Eight treatment rooms including a couples suite feature, alongside a Relaxation Lounge and Alchemy Bar, where guests can join workshops on how to harness the healing powers of indigenous plants and herbs grown in the on-site gardens of Six Senses Con Dao.

Unique to the location are natural healing therapies derived from age-old local traditions of Vietnamese Medicine and Northern Herbology, including Dien Chan facial reflexology to enhance natural glow, and acupressure stimulation to energize and revitalize.

Morning meditation, restorative yoga, and sound healing sessions are held in dedicated open-air pavilions set against the backdrop of the 2-kilometer private beach. The wellness journey continues at the Biohack Recovery Lounge, where advanced technology is combined with recovery techniques including compression therapy, pain relief, and instant tension release, intended to strengthen physiology and psychology, ensuring guests leave in a better place than when they arrive.

Treatment programs are further complemented by Eat With Six Senses, a Six Senses standard where food is as nutritious as it is delicious, and Sleep With Six Senses, a groundbreaking program conceived by Six Senses in collaboration with renowned clinical psychologist and Sleep Doctor Michael Breus. A carefully curated calendar of renowned Visiting Practitioners also support guests in their journey towards physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Eat With Six Senses principles emphasize local, organic, and seasonal foods curated to the needs of each individual guest and their nutrition goals. This means indulging in healthy, flavorful meals that follow a seasonal sea-and farm-to-table concept using ingredients fresh from the resort’s organic farm and ocean waters, rich in vitamins, enzymes and sea minerals.

Every Six Senses guest room is optimized for sleep, from the handmade mattresses by Naturalmat to the organic pillow menu and bedding on top. The Sleep With Six Senses program sees guests follow a sleep tracker or sleep tracking ring can to measure a wide range of metrics during the different sleep stages. These results are analyzed during a sleep review to pinpoint any changes that may need to be made for the following night.

Six Senses – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, one of the world’s largest – invites its guests to experience something out of the ordinary whilst being part of a community to ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

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History & Architecture: A Legacy of Conservation and Craftsmanship

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As the first luxury hotel to open in nearly two decades, the hotel will feature 170 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, complemented by two new dining concepts including the first rooftop bar of its kind for the city, a 24-hour fitness center, 5,000 square feet of event and meeting space and the city’s only Penthouse Suite on a private floor with spectacular views of Monument Circle.

Locally developed and owned by Keystone Group, InterContinental Indianapolis is housed in the historic Illinois Building that was originally built in 1926. Following a $110 million restoration, InterContinental Indianapolis will merge timeless style and the city’s signature Hoosier Hospitality, becoming a premier destination in Indianapolis.

The Illinois Building, located at the center of downtown Indy, was listed as one of the state’s 10 most endangered landmarks until being purchased by Keystone Group. With the addition of an entire floor, the now 11-story hotel features a granite and limestone exterior with Moderne bas relief panels and topped with gold-glazed terra cotta cornice. Facets of the building’s original ornate lobby have been preserved which will seamlessly blend in with a new contemporary canopy. Guests will enter the hotel through opulent brass doors along with intricate brass grillwork set against alabaster panels. Other stand-out design details include a grand staircase in the second-floor lounge space and curated art all by local Indiana artists commissioned exclusively for InterContinental Indianapolis.

“We are thrilled to open our doors soon in downtown Indianapolis and bring this historic property to life,” said Michael Moros, general manager of InterContinental Indianapolis. “The Illinois Building is a true city landmark, making it the perfect fit for what we are creating. Both local guests and those traveling to Indy can soon experience the exceptional luxury service and hospitality the InterContinental brand is known for throughout the world.”

InterContinental Indianapolis will offer personal and attentive service when it opens its doors with a dedicated full-service concierge. The concierge will provide insider expertise, cultural connections and help guests embrace and explore Indianapolis. When not exploring the destination, travelers can enjoy in-room amenities including Nespresso Machines, curated mini bars and Bal D’Afrique scented amenities by BYREDO. With the combination of attentive service and refined in-room comforts, InterContinental Indianapolis promises to be a premier destination for sophisticated travelers seeking both relaxation and exploration.

Indiana culinary icon Chef Craig Baker will serve as the hotel’s Executive Chef. Baker will oversee all food and beverage offerings including the launch of Serliana Café, on the hotel’s second floor, and the new Astrea Rooftop Bar. Astrea will be the highest rooftop bar in Indianapolis and provide stunning never-before-seen views of Monument Circle and the Indiana State Capitol in the cosmopolitan center of the city. Guests can also enjoy prime fare at Hyde Park Steakhouse, located on the ground floor of the hotel.

InterContinental Indianapolis will be the place for all “Incredible Occasions – one of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’ brand hallmarks – in Indy. From intimate weddings to inspiring galas, productive meetings and private rooftop social events, the contemporary venues will provide everything needed for modern, one-of-a-kind meetings in downtown Indianapolis. The hotel will feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space including a 2,500-square-foot ballroom ideal for weddings, galas and corporate events as well as an executive board room.

The 24-hour fitness center will offer state-of-the-art equipment including Peloton Bikes and Row, free weights and more. InterContinental Indianapolis is located at the nexus of cultural moments that include the Lucas Oil Stadium, White River State Park, Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis Children’s Museum and the Symphony Orchestra.

For more information on InterContinental Indianapolis, please visit intercontinentalindianapolis.com.

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Thompson Palm Springs features 168 bungalow-inspired guestrooms, including 18 suites, offering their own private balconies and breathtaking views. Introducing a guest experience that is a level above, Thompson Palm Springs is set to debut an exclusive adults-only tower, Upper Stories, later this year. Situated in a private enclave at the hotel’s edge, Upper Stories will house a separate collection of 42 guestrooms with five suites, bolstered by the added advantage of a private pool and lounge reserved for Upper Stories’ guests.

A true epicurean destination, Thompson Palm Springs is home to Lola Rose Grand Mezze, a Levantine-inspired dining destination from the mind of Executive Chef Quentin Garcia, which feeds out to a skyline pool and swim club overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains. The hotel also features a custom art collection sourced by Shore Art Advisory, more than 30,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, a fitness studio with TRX and Peloton equipment and more than 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. A HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room is slated to open on the hotel’s ground-floor before the end of the year, with a second restaurant, Bar Issi, from Los Angeles-based Boujis Group, set to follow in early 2025.

“Thompson Palm Springs infuses new energy into the rich cultural heritage of Palm Springs, offering a place where everyone who walks through the door feels welcome and at home,” says Jeffrey Miller, general manager, Thompson Palm Springs. “The hotel is intertwined with the support and engagement of the local community, and we are pleased to debut the thoughtfully curated space designed to reflect the vibrant spirit of the great city of Palm Springs.”

CHECKING IN

A collaboration between SMS Architecture and B2 Design Co., Thompson Palm Springs took inspiration from the city’s rich history as a destination for bespoke modern architecture and the intuitive aesthetic of the Thompson brand, to create an atmosphere of city sophistication in a serene environment. Perfectly melding into the downtown skyline, exteriors were crafted by SMS Architecture to emulate a gateway into Palm Springs’ Design District through playful geometry blended with a mid-century style framework. B2 Design Co. infused the interiors with a thoughtful mix of desert influences—channeling subtle nods to the surrounding landscape with the use of soft stone, light woods and neutral furnishings, all beautifully accented with brass fixtures and the vibrant colors featured in the hotel’s curated and commissioned artworks.

Featuring a unique, open-air design, the lobby welcomes guests with lushly-lined pathways and bespoke works of art as they make their way to their rooms. Inside, the atmosphere boasts warm natural hues complemented by soft pops of greens and wood-like textures to emulate the outdoor landscape. Guestrooms range in size from king and double queen, up to the sprawling 1,750 square foot Thompson Suite. All guestrooms feature private balconies with stunning views of the surrounding skyline and ethereal San Jacinto Mountain range, flat-screen TVs, luxurious SFERRA linens, signature D.S. & DURGA bath amenities, plush robes and slippers, black-out curtains, carefully curated minibars with local delights and a selection of in-room coffees and teas.

A NEW CULINARY DESTINATION FROM SUNLIGHT TO MOONLIGHT

Thompson Palm Springs is anchored in unique, exploratory culinary experiences that indulge the senses. Lola Rose Grand Mezze is a lively new Levantine-inspired dining destination perched atop the second floor of the hotel that channels the sophisticated allure of the Mediterranean with a creative interpretation of mezze-style dining. The all-day concept brings a “sunlight-to-moonlight” experience and welcomes guests and locals for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert and poolside dining, with a dynamic menu of small plates, shareables and large format dishes.

Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Quentin Garcia, who brings two decades of industry experience and influences from his personal travels through Istanbul to the menu. The dining experience celebrates cultures spanning from Greece to Egypt, and features an array of spreads, greens, grains, charred meats and fresh Pacific fish, all inspired by the leisurely dining traditions of the Mediterranean. Focal points of the menu include a selection of freshly baked breads from the restaurant’s in-house tandoor oven and various spices sourced directly from Istanbul.

Bringing a fresh approach to mixology, Lola Rose’s Director of Food and Beverage, Chris Talluto, crafted a robust menu of innovative drinks to complement the kitchen’s offerings and lend to the vibrant atmosphere. Building on the cocktail menu, Lola Rose celebrates the regional beers and wines of California with a large selection of pours from Santa Barbara, Napa, the Central Coast and Paso Robles.

Thompson Palm Springs will feature two additional dining concepts, including a HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room opening before the end of this year, which will showcase a selection of high-quality wines from HALL, WALT and BACA’s Northern California vineyards, and a new, ground-floor Mediterranean concept from Melissa & Matt Hermer’s Boujis Group, Bar Issi, opening in early 2025.

CULTURE LIVES HERE

Amid a destination rich in art and culture, Thompson Palm Springs houses its own collection of curated works from Craig and Kathryn Hall’s long-time partner Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory, building on the robust arts experience across the city. The diverse, contemporary and eclectic works are sourced from local and international artists with varied backgrounds and perspectives. These works are showcased through a variety of mediums from murals and sculptures to paintings and mixed-media pieces, making Thompson Palm Springs a creative epicenter for all who wander Palm Canyon Drive, beckoning culture shifters and seekers from near and far.

On the facade of the hotel, rainbow-colored bands of shimmering glass tiles immediately capture attention. The mosaic, titled The Land is Speaking … Are You Listening (2022), was conceived of by renowned artist Jeffrey Gibson, expressing his deep appreciation for the earth and the kinship shared with the natural world. Gibson’s work is included in the collections of major art museums across the world, and he made headlines in 2024 for his inclusion in the 60th Venice Biennale, which marked the first solo presentation of an Indigenous artist for the U.S. Pavilion. A member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, Gibson is known for combining aspects of traditional Native American art with references to Modernism and contemporary pop culture. Shore worked closely with Gibson and fabricator Stephen Miotto to bring this dazzling mosaic to fruition.

Inside the hotel lobby, guests will find a wall-mounted sculpture by Gerald Clarke. The artist created Continuum Basket: Creation (2023) using recycled aluminum cans that he crushed and arranged into graphic motifs based on traditional Cahuilla basket designs. Clarke is a tribal member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians and lives on the Cahuilla Indian reservation with his family on their ancestral land near Anza, California. Through his art, he honors the legacy and process of Cahuilla basket makers: the women who gather grasses and natural materials from the surrounding desert, using their hands to pound and split the reeds in preparation for weaving. In a contemporary twist, Clarke sources his materials from the same land, but instead collects the beer and soda cans he finds littered across the landscape, transforming man-made waste into large-scale sculptures that speak to his cultural heritage.

A GATHERING AND SOCIAL HUB

A destination for the best of celebrations—from meetings to weddings and milestone social events—Thompson Palm Springs offers more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The hotel’s location provides an ideal venue for gatherings and celebrations of up to 600 people and the expansive spaces meet the unique needs of any event. From the San Jacinto Ballroom (6,200 square feet) to the Lola Rose Terrace (2,500 square feet), Thompson Palm Springs’ dedicated team will personalize each space for the occasion. The hotel also offers partial and full buy-out packages, including the forthcoming Upper Stories tower and additional custom options.

Thompson Palm Springs is located at 414 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, which is three miles from the Palm Springs International Airport and a short drive away from Indio, Joshua Tree, Big Bear and additional neighboring cities. The hotel is also conveniently located near some of the destination’s most coveted attractions including the Palm Springs Art Museum, Desert Hot Springs, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and many others.

Rates begin at $550/night. To learn more, please visit https://www.hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/pspaz-thompson-palm-springs.

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Staying true to the brand’s mission of creating elevated places and spaces that are inspired by a destination, the resort’s exterior and interiors will pay homage to the local culture with a contemporary twist. The design takes cues from the property’s natural surroundings, leaning heavily on clean architectural lines embellished with a mix of stone, wood and metals, resembling a modern beach home.

“As our first property in Mexico, the development of Omni Pontoque marks an especially exciting milestone in our company’s history,” said Kurt Alexander, President of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “We believe that the joy of travel is rooted in an authentic connection to a place, and we’re excited to celebrate Mexico’s rich culture with our guests, introducing them to unique experiences never before offered at an Omni.”

This beachfront resort will feature 244 guest rooms and suites and two 4-bedroom villas with sweeping views of the Bay of Banderas. Complementing the local area’s many attractions and activities, the resort will offer three original restaurant concepts, a destination spa with 14 treatment rooms, two retail shops, multiple pools including adult-only and family-friendly options, a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor fitness center, and a kids club.

Boasting over 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the Omni Pontoque will feature a 6,000 square foot ballroom, an open-air pavilion, multiple event lawns and dedicated meeting rooms, all of which provide breathtaking ocean views.

More information about Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita can be found at omnihotels.com/hotels/pontoque-punta-de-mita.

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