Global beer giant Corona announced the grand opening of its namesake island today, a tropical eco-tourism paradise.
Located just off the coast of Colombia, it is the first ever Blue Verified Island which is free from single-use plastic. A partnership between Oceanic Global and Corona lined up perfectly, as the beer company born on the beach was the first global beverage brand with a net-zero plastic footprint.
"On Corona Island, we are celebrating the majesty and beauty of the outdoors by getting guests engaged in protecting paradise. Everyone on the team, from our chefs to our architects, contributed to creating a truly single-use plastic-free paradise. We look forward to welcoming visitors, rekindling their relationship with nature and hopefully creating more advocates to protect our natural world," said Felipe Ambra, Global Vice President for Corona.
The island's architectural design and vision was led by the international firm James & Mau in partnership with Colombian architect Jairo Márquez. All aspects of the island will operate under sustainable practices, including energy production, food sourcing and guest experiences. Chilean-born Chef Christopher Carpentier has created guest menus, and Paulina Vega, former Miss Universe, has curated the leisure programs.
Oceanic Global is honoured to help develop the Corona Island experience and applauds Corona's sector-leading sustainability efforts. We're proud to have worked with Corona from the beginning of the project to ensure that this sustainable destination demonstrates how travellers can experience paradise for both leisure and educational purposes while leaving a minimal trace behind," said Lea d'Auriol, Founder and Executive Director at Oceanic Global.
