FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –February 15, 2016- Orchestra Hotels + Resorts, a prestigious South Florida based hotelier and developer, commemorated the launch of its one-of-a-kind, 3-D light show projected off of The Ocean Resort Residences Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort with an exclusive outdoor VIP watch party and cocktail reception featuring the city’s most notable leaders and influencers. The artistic light installation, which spanned the entire façade of the luxury condo-hotel, emphasized some of the Michael Graves-designed property’s unique geometry while showcasing the finest elements of Fort Lauderdale’s refined, nautical lifestyle.

3D light show projected off The Ocean Resort Residences Conrad Fort Lauderdale. Photo Credit: Korey Davis Photography

Andreas Ioannou, CEO of Orchestra Hotels + Resorts, joined Jose Luis Zapata, hotelier and developer of The Ocean Resort Residences in welcoming Mayor Jack Seiler, County Commissioner Mark D. Bogen, County Commissioner Lois Wexler, and Commissioner Dean Trantalis among the 150 VIPs who attended the private launch event. Situated on the sixth-floor pool deck of the developer’s neighboring Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, attendees had a sky-high view of the light show, which projected more than 70,000 lumens of color brightness to create a colossal mapping display visible from The Ocean’s beachfront surroundings. Notable attendees included:

• Andreas Ioannou, CEO of Orchestra Hotels + Resorts
• Jose Luis Zapata, Hotelier and Developer of The Ocean Resort  Residences Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
• John P. “Jack” Seiler, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale
• Mark D. Bogen, Commissioner of Broward County’s District 2 Commission
• Lois Wexler, Commissioner of Broward County’s District 5 Commission
• Dean Trantalis, Commissioner of Fort Lauderdale City District 2 Commission
• Shawn Zarbatany, President of ZARDEV Resort Development Company
• Alexandra Elfmont, Vice President of Marketing, Cervera Real Estate

“We were honored to have Mayor Seiler and our local commissioners join us for this momentous occasion, celebrating both our light show and the renaissance that is transforming Fort Lauderdale into South Florida’s most desirable destination,” said Andreas Ioannou. “We envisioned this lighting display to engage the greater Fort Lauderdale community, demonstrating the vibrant personality we will bring to the city as we prepare for our upcoming grand opening.” 

Guests remained enthralled by repeated installations of the light-filled performance as they were served signature frosted cocktails and a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres. Later in the evening, Ioannou thanked the crowd and welcomed Mayor Seiler, who addressed attendees about Fort Lauderdale’s booming tourism industry and emphasized the significance of The Ocean’s light show, which will run at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. each night until the end of March.

“Our light show has been a year in the making, as we knew this would draw in millions of locals and international tourists that frequent North Fort Lauderdale Beach during our busy winter tourism season,” said Jose Luis Zapata. “Coupled with elite, nautical interiors, state-of-the-art services and unparalleled Conrad branded amenities, The Ocean Resort Residences has positioned itself as an icon in the city of Fort Lauderdale Beach.”

Located in the exclusive North Fort Lauderdale beach corridor, The Ocean Resort Residences will offer 109 condominium residences and beachfront villas as well as 181 resort residences combining resort-style amenities with a luxury residential living experience. The property will feature a full-service Conrad branded spa, heated swimming pool, two whirlpools, serenity deck, poolside restaurant and lounge with a 20,000 square foot terrace, beach services, oceanfront upscale dining, a gourmet market, Wi-Fi throughout the resort and on the beach, a state-of-the-art fitness center, meeting rooms and event facilities. It will also house a sixth floor Sky Beach with sand, the first true private beach club in Fort Lauderdale.

For more information about The Ocean Resort Residences please visit www.theoceanfortlauderdale.com. For more information about Conrad Hotels & Resorts please visit www.conradhotels.com or http://news.conradhotels.com.