DISTRITO T-Mobile celebrates its first anniversary in August 2022, with growth expected to continue sustained by wide public support. The complex has enjoyed international visibility, record numbers of visitors and surpassing economic impact expectations through continuous offering of events featuring a wide range of gastronomic, cultural and entertainment experiences.
From August 25 to 28 there will be multiple anniversary events inspired by the multisensory journey of DISTRITO T-Mobile including the ‘Universum’ party. “This multi-sensory event will demonstrate our commitment to continuing to innovate in the entertainment industry while honoring our culture. ‘Universum’ will elevate the variety of experiences within the universe of DISTRITO T-Mobile and with a variety of great artists, who will project the musical diversity that defines us, we will be nurturing the human connection with cultural events enhanced by innovation and technology,” says DISTRITO T-Mobile General Manager, Francisco Mariani.
According to Mariani, DISTRITO T-Mobile has received more than three million (3M) visitors since the staggered opening in the summer of 2021. The complex has created of over 4,000 direct and indirect jobs, including up to 1,200 workers at peak times. With 95 percent occupancy, the property will soon be integrating new businesses experiences that maintain its strength and vision of the future.
“At the end of our first year, we are celebrating that the extraordinary public acceptance and our excitement of exceeding expectations across the board. We are an extremely diverse space with a variety of cultural experiences enhanced by innovation and technology, which the public has embraced and made their own. We have become a place of constant activity, with multiplying effect impacting both in the local economy and the visitor economy,” says Mariani.
DISTRITO T-Mobile Managing Partner, Carlos Amy, credits the integration of the corporate sector with the celebration of multiple high-profile events and the high occupancy of the space. “DISTRITO T-Mobile has become an economic force providing unique experiences and providing sustained growth in all areas. We have seen an increase in corporate tourism events or MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), private activities of financial institutions, the education sector and a variety of commercial brands. The complex has also hosted the launch of music videos, sporting events, fashion shows, beauty competitions, as well as hosting various experiences related to the entertainment industry, art, radio and television,” says Amy.
Both executives reiterated that DISTRITO T-Mobile continues to be a catalyst for the economy with the integration of 11 gastronomic concepts, the impressive Popular Plaza, the Aloft San Juan Hotel, the Coca-Cola Music Hall, the latest digital technology in Caribbean Cinemas VIP and adrenaline-filled adventures in TOROVERDE Urban Park.
The Aloft San Juan Hotel has served over 75,000 guests in its first year of operation and maintained a high occupancy throughout the year. The hotel was nominated for multiple awards including Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards and the 2021 Gay Travel Awards.
Nominees in the line of ‘Hotel LGBTQ + scene.’ The team at Aloft San Juan also earned individual recognitions including General Manager of the Year, Sales Leader of the Year, and Marriott Bonvoy Global Loyalty Award for select service hotels.
According to Mariani, “This first year DISTRITO T-Mobile has hired since the opening of the center about 1,500 artists and entertainment technicians, demonstrating the relevance of exalting culture and opening opportunities to the local art class.” Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Music Hall has hosted over 100 concerts and private events with a total attendance of more than 165,000 people.
Another of the main attractions, TOROVERDE Urban Park, provides adrenaline pumping experiences and fun for all ages. The park will be adding new attractions and games that are expected to open at the end of the month, during the anniversary party events. TOROVERDE Urban Park has become the preferred space for birthdays, meetings between friends, school events and for offering a wide range of corporate activities of ‘Team Building’. Additionally, Caribbean Cinemas VIP continues to grow, becoming the ideal place to enjoy movies on state-of-the-art panoramic screens, with a restaurant and bar.
“At T-Mobile we celebrate the first anniversary of this partnership, with which we reiterate our commitment to continue contributing to the development of infrastructure, technology, economy and the future of Puerto Rico as a partner of the T-Mobile DISTRICT. We will continue joining forces to create unique experiences for all Puerto Ricans and our customers, that only the leader in 5G, with the largest and fastest network in Puerto Rico and the United States, can offer,” says Jorge Martel, Vice President and General Manager of T-Mobile Puerto Rico.
According to Amy, the vibrant atmosphere of DISTRITO T-Mobile and the advantages offered by an integration of culinary and entertainment concepts, has made this space a huge attraction for the corporate sector, “which is knocking on our doors.”
“We are receiving a lot of interest from companies that want to be tenants of corporate offices because they see that DISTRITO T-Mobile provides unique and attractive proposals for their employees and customers. More than a corporate office, it’s a 360-degree experience that inspires employees and attracts new business,” Amy says. The managing partner reiterated his commitment to growth and announced that in the coming months a large company will be coming to the corporate segment, as well as the first multi-concept retail store.
“The new facilities are currently under construction, and we hope they will open in the next six months. We continue to work tirelessly to continue to develop events and experiences by listening to new concepts and shows for the whole family,” says Amy. He reiterated the call to entrepreneurs who wish to be part of this one-of-a-kind project and invited them to present proposals for experiences, offices, and retail businesses. Interested parties can write to us through the email leasing@distritot-mobile.com
