Los desarrolladores de Plaza Internacional, el primer desarrollo de un centro comercial en San Juan en más de una década, ofrecieron una recepción hoy en el hotel Ritz Carlton en Isla Verde. Los altos ejecutivos de Nordstrom y de Saks Fifth Avenue se unieron a Taubman Centers y a New Century Development para presentar por primera vez el diseño arquitectónico oficial de este desarrollo de usos múltiples.
Más de 200 empresarios y líderes de la comunidad local tuvieron la oportunidad de interactuar con los desarrolladores del proyecto, representados por Luis Rivera Siaca y Frankie Trogolo de la compañía puertorriqueña New Century Development, así como con William Taubman, Principal Oficial de Operaciones de Taubman Centers, Inc. El evento contó con la presencia de Steve Sadove, Presidente y Principal Oficial Ejecutivo de Saks Fifth Avenue y de Erik Nordstrom, Presidente de Tiendas de Nordstrom, quienes expresaron su compromiso con Plaza Internacional y su entusiasmo con el proyecto.
"La visita de Erik Nordstrom y de Steve Sadove a Puerto Rico demuestra nuestro compromiso con el desarrollo de la Plaza Internacional", dijo Taubman. "Con las únicas tiendas Nordstrom y Saks Fifth Avenue en la Isla, estamos seguros de que Plaza Internacional se convertirá en el destino de compras más deseable del Caribe".
"Es un placer ver como nuestro proyecto se está comenzando a materializar al fin, y ver el entusiasmo por lo que será el único centro comercial de lujo en Puerto Rico", agregó Trogolo.
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The developers of Plaza Internacional, the first major shopping center under development in San Juan in over a decade, hosted a reception today at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Isla Verde. Senior executives from Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue joined Taubman Centers and New Century Development to offer an exclusive first-look at the official rendering of the mixed-use development.
Over 200 local business and community leaders had the opportunity to interact with the project’s developers represented by Luis Rivera Siaca and Frankie Trogolo of Puerto Rico’s own New Century Development, and William Taubman, COO of Taubman Centers, Inc. The event featured Steve Sadove, Chairman & CEO of Saks and Erik Nordstrom, President of Stores for Nordstrom who both expressed their commitment to Plaza Internacional and their overall excitement for the project.
“Having Erik Nordstrom and Steve Sadove visit Puerto Rico demonstrates our combined commitment to the development of Plaza Internacional,” said Taubman. “With the only Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue on the island, we are certain that Plaza Internacional will become the Caribbean’s most desirable shopping destination.”
“It is exciting to see our project finally taking flight, and to see the enthusiasm for what will be the only luxury shopping center in Puerto Rico,” added Trógolo.
Stephen I. Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Incorporated, commented, “We are so excited to bring our first store to Puerto Rico. With its fashion-conscious population and great tourist traffic, this location will be a great fit for Saks Fifth Avenue. We hope that the residents of and visitors to Puerto Rico will enjoy our differentiated, world-class selection of luxury brands and services.”
"We've wanted to serve our customers in Puerto Rico with their own store for years, so we're excited to be a part of Plaza Internacional and to see this project come together. We hope to earn customers' business by offering great quality fashion and a terrific shopping experience," said Erik Nordstrom, President of Stores, Nordstrom.
Plaza Internacional is designed to reflect the rich culture and heritage of San Juan, reinterpreted with a fresh, contemporary twist. The architecture will have a timeless character and high level of detail that will utilize quality materials and finishes to enhance the customer experience. Comfortable and convenient customer-friendly amenities will surprise and delight visitors, creating a completely unique shopping and entertainment destination. This exciting mixed-use development will include world-class retailers/department stores, fine dining, entertainment, a casino and a 264-room hotel, all integrated together in one easy-to-access location with convenient and ample parking, on 27 acres adjacent to the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge in San Juan.