Our Strategic Relationships and Alliances

Although the Panorama Group companies can supply all services generally required by the resort and the tourism development communities, the group maintains relationships with other specialty firms — such as operations and architecture — where specialists are preferred. Among these specialists are the following organizations.

Trevi Luxury Hospitality Group

Trevi is the crowning achievement of more than 30 years in the hospitality industry by Atef Mankarios, its founder, and a hand-picked team of professionals who have been with him for almost that entire period. Mr. Mankarios and his team have been responsible for creating some of the great luxury hotels in the world, including the Lanesborough Hotel in London and the Mansion on Turtle Creek and the Crescent Hotel in Dallas. Prior to forming Trevi, Mr. Mankarios had previously served as CEO of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts and of St. Regis Hotels and Resorts.

Darat Jordan Holdings

Darat Holdings Ltd. is a Jordanian and investor who are investing and acquiring holdings in the region. In 2008, Panorama signed an agreement with Darat which will lead to a Joint Venture between the two companies, who work closely together in the region. Dr. Khalid Al Wazani, CEO and Vice Chairman of Darat, is also an advisor on Middle Eastern Matters to Panorama International.

Faithful+Gould

Faithful+Gould is a premier construction consulting firm and member of the WS Atkins group of companies. The company is recognized for its strength, global vision and integrated solutions approach that continues to set it apart from the competition. Faithful+Gould is one of the fastest growing companies in the architectural, engineering and construction sector. It offers clients in-depth expertise and services across a broad section of sectors, including hospitality, arts and leisure, aviation, transportation, food and beverage, and commercial properties. Faithful+Gould has the knowledge, the expertise, the tools and the services to manage any capital project from inception, financing and design through construction, closeout and operation. This flexible, multi-disciplinary approach enables Faithful+Gould to provide an independent service in three key areas: commercial, consulting and program management. From offices in the United States and around the world, Faithful+Gould works to maximize and to protect their client’s investments through constructive expertise — ensuring that the client’s “big idea” becomes a tangible, working reality.

Health Fitness Dynamics

Health Fitness Dynamics is the definitive international fitness and spa consulting group. The company specializes in accomplishing state-of-the-art concepts, designs, equipment specifications, training and opening. Pattie Montessen and Judy Stringer, co-owners, have more than 25 years of international experience, including undertaking frequent speaking dates and appearances.

Field Sport Concepts

Field Sport Concepts, Ltd. is an affiliation of internationally respected consultants in the disciplines of resource and land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences and sports facilities/venue design. Committed to sustainable ownership and rural preservation, the organization offers a comprehensive resource aimed at providing landowners and developers with economically feasible strategies for short and long term land use and conservation. Ways are sought to enhance and manage properties in a manner that is sympathetic to the natural environment while providing opportunity for the pursuit and appreciation of outdoor activities. Low impact development and sustainability are hallmarks of this philosophy and practice. Committed to designing environments of enduring quality and beauty, a core belief is that there is a tried and true relationship between good planning and the creation of economic and social value.

Sonesta Hotels and Resorts

Sonesta Hotels and Resorts is one of the great family-owned hotel and resort management companies in the world. The firm operates both resorts and in-city hotels, specializing in operating condominium hotels. Sonesta currently operates first-class properties in Egypt, the United States, Mexico, St. Martin, Peru, Brazil and Costa Rica. It also operates a unique Nile-River cruise in Egypt.

Casinos Austria

Casinos Austria is the largest and the most successful operator of casinos in the world, with more than 70 properties under management. Partially owned by the Government of Austria and by one of Austria’s leading banks, the company has capitalized on its conservative European image to develop a gaming image to suit each market it has entered. Panorama’s mission is to identify and to help negotiate new management opportunities for the firm.