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Emma Shapplin Conrad dazzled at the premiere of his South American tour

Great show last night gave Emma Shapplin where Conrad crowd with his impressive voice. With gentle movements on stage and shy thanks in English and French after applause and cheers, the French opera singer gave a concert than an hour and a half which included a selection of 16 songs from all their albums.

“Leonora”, “Reptile”, “Ira di Dio”, “Vedi, Maria …”, “body without a soul”, “Jealously yours”, “White Sail”, “Lucifer, quel giorno” and “Fifth Heaven” were in the repertoire, as well as the remarkable “Spente le stelle” and “La notte Etterna”. Conrad debuted his version of “All I ask of God” by Leon Gieco, the end theme repeated by popular demand.

Emma Shapplin arrived Wednesday to Punta del Este accompanied by his manager, his musicians and “Fudji San”, a purebred dog’s Mexican xolocuintle not separated at any time. Jorge Serna, vice president and general manager of Conrad, welcomed.

Very quiet, did not leave the suite during your stay except for testing sound which saw her dressed elegantly and with your pet in your arms. She was delighted with Uruguayan wool apparel and purchased several items at the boutique hotel, including a vest, a long scarf, sweaters and a beret.

Romantic, mysterious, passionate, charismatic soprano has become the great diva of opera-pop crossover that performs songs in neoclassical style, pop and electro, combining the emotional drama of the opera with the sensuality of pop music.

It was the only appearance in Uruguay and the first in South America to the tour “Reloaded Tour 2012” that the author and composer continue in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico.

No more tickets for august 24th party at Conrad

The seats on sale for the classic “Noche de los Recuerdos” to be held on Friday August 24 in the living room of Conrad Punta del Este completely sold out in less than a week.

Conrad’s proposal to enjoy a magical evening with the music of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s by the dj Gustavo Vega and Raul Medina orchestra, the hall will look decorated with characteristic details of “The Beatles” , “Rolling Stones”, Elton John and Rod Stewart, among other great British artists and bands.

The ticket of $ 150 per person includes access to the party, dinner-buffet stations cold and hot dishes and desserts, and open bar with soft drinks, domestic beer, red and white wines from the cellar “Terrazas de los Andes”, long drinks, champagne “Chandon” and whiskey “Johnnie Walker” black Label.

“Hot Party” in Conrad Punta del Este

Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino was the scene of the most sensual winter parade attended by the stunning Victoria Saravia, Nicole Neumann, Michelle and Solange Breque Abraham in HOT PARTY held in the ballroom of the resort.

Preferred Customer Exclusive casino, consisted of a parade in which the famous models deployed playfulness, joy and a big dose of sexiness while twenty-four and sixty dancers on stage an elaborate costume past several choreographic paintings were the ingredients for explosives unique evening in the Hot Festival 2012 from Conrad.

The style of Hollywood parties, guests were greeted in the hall by beautiful girls on stilts, nice cigar and two exotic Thai in robes of gold and silver.

A voluptuous pin-up girl (model almanac) surprised everyone by appearing in the audience and began a spectacular show which combined elements of burlesque cabaret and circus to the sound of the chords of electro-tango bandoneon played by a live .

The walkway in the middle of the room was taken by a group of jugglers, acrobats and harlequins with colorful costumes. Next, can can dancers were part of the initial pass with Nicole Neumann parade dressed as a Renoir painting. With parasol and wearing crimson shared the catwalk with Victoria Saravia and Solange Abraham, the exuberant playmate, followed by Micaela Breque who revealed naivety and seduction between pink and feathers fuccia.

Celebrations for Maldonado’s children in Conrad

Within the annual calendar of support provided Conrad Punta del Este in Maldonado community, Children’s Day marks a very special evening and was celebrated with games, snacks and a movie night.

Throughout a day nearly 200 school children and mentally disabled 79 School 84 deaf and INAU Children’s Home department for the company were transferred to Conrad Buquebus where they shared in the resort’s Kids Corner and games snacks with hot dogs, chips, cookies, ice cream and big chocolate cakes and fudge.

Furthermore, the 100 attendees Kids Club “Dionisio Díaz” and the Youth Center, operating in the district New Maldonado, enjoyed an evening of theater Punta Shopping Mall by Ms. coordination. Shirley Serna, wife of the vice president and general manager of Conrad, sr. Jorge Serna, and company Life Cinema who generously invited everyone with a unique feature of the movie “Ice Age 4”, and soda pop.

Conrad distinguished Uruguayan operators

Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino awarded Uruguay tour operators taking into account the history and production of them during 2011. Distinguished were Personal Operadora, Daniel Reyes Tour Operator and Travel Abtour.

Sales Team of the Office of Punta del Este, led by Roberto Giménez-area director, and Maria Luisa Garcia-Paullier-manager, entertained with a cocktail at the Conrad Hotel Suite Laura Yanez, Daniel Reyes and Javier Botta responsible for the operators who stood out in the open area last year.

The awards consisted of original nautical antiques of an old factory in Illinois, USA: small statues of sailors in working position in resin and hand painted.

Conrad encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors to their employees

Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino implemented to avoid sedentary activities and encourage healthy living among its officials. Highly positive response in terms of participation and compliance with the objective of these proposals have included last year runs-walks on the peninsula, climbing the Sugar Loaf Mountain, bike rides among the mountains and even night walks around town Eden.

On the initiative of the Human Resources team and with the advice of the physical education teachers Spa Hotel, Conrad has established an annual calendar of activities that are invited officials from all positions and areas and family.

The schedule this year includes physical exercise in beautiful places in the department: walks in the Arboretum Lussich and Wells Blue, cycling in La Barra and Piriapolis, and Solis Mataojo circuits and Sugar Loaf mountain bike discipline.

Conrad provides transportation in buses and trucks to the starting points of the circuits as well as T-shirts, water and food at the end of the conference will also fulfill the function of promoting human relations among the nearly 1300 employees of the company .

Conrad’s new Security System

This modern system simultaneously manages Conrad over 500 video cameras of the complex which means a significant operational improvement for the casino and for all areas with which the department interacts surveillance to guard the property, both the company and customers and guests.

At a cost of $ 1,500,000, this renovation, which includes sophisticated technology and remodeling of the monitoring room, joins Conrad made ​​the investment in all areas and to ensure high standards of quality for their customers.

Jose Carreras thrilled the audience once again in Conrad Punta del Este

Jose Carreras gave an outstanding performance at Conrad Punta del Este, where he delighted VIP and special guests with a rich repertoire.

Cheered by the public at the end of each song, the noted calatán tenor played arias de zarzuela (La del Soto del Parral and already my happy hours) of lyrical farce (Pel teu love), de sainete lírico (Man of La Mancha) and several Neapolitan songs (Anema e core). He was accompanied by his nephew, David Gimenez Carreras, who brilliantly led the Symphony Orchestra of Punta del Este. With “Core n’grato” the show seemed to be ending but they were so many requests from the audience that the Master continued encores: “Granada”, “Chitarra Roman”, “winter” and the bolero “Besame Mucho” and “Only a time.

He stayed in one of the newly renovated suites overlooking the harbor and the bay. At night reveled in the modern Italian cuisine prepared by Chef O’Neill Magali St.Tropez hotel restaurant.

The show was attended by Mercedes Menafra and former President Jorge Batlle, Sergio Perrone and Sarah Puglia, among the guests who did not miss the opportunity to enjoy the second presentation of the extraordinary tenor Conrad.

Álvaro “Chino” Recoba at Conrad Hotel

Alvaro “Chino” Recoba stayed at Conrad Punta del Este with his wife Lorena Perrone.

The current midfielder from Nacional Football Club took the weekend before their game against Libertad in Asuncion for the Copa Libertadores to take a few days off in Punta del Este.

He combined bath in the pool and relaxing massages in the Spa. At night, the couple was tempted with the proposal of sushi in the restaurant Las Brisas.