Corona, a global beer brand, chooses renowned experts in design, cuisine and lifestyle to develop Corona Island

From Corona:

Chef Christopher Carpentier, Colombian-born, Lifestyle Enthusiast Paulina Vega, and International Architecture Firm James&Mau Join Corona’s Mission to Protect Paradise

LONDON, March 11, 2022- Ahead of the highly anticipated opening of Corona Island , a destination designed to help visitors disconnect from their everyday lives and reconnect with the natural world, Corona today announced today the appointment of three global experts who will help shape the immersive island experience through food, design and lifestyle touchpoints. The design and programming of Corona Island will be led by a group of experts, including Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano of James&Mau, Jairo Márquez, chef Christopher Carpentier and Paulina Vega, in charge of lifestyle and Culture.

"Corona Island embodies the brand’s goal of reconnecting with nature and we are thrilled to partner with our newest Global Ambassadors to bring this reality to life," said Felipe Ambra, Global Vice President of Corona. Thanks to the expertise of these great professionals, our island programming will be an incredibly immersive experience, which will have deep connections with nature and celebrate the beautiful environment and organic surroundings of the island. »

In addition to welcoming new ambassadors, Corona is deploying other strategies, including striving to obtain Oceanic Global ‘s "Blue Verified" certification  under the rigorous "Blue Standard" program of this international NGO, a global partner of Corona. Evaluation is underway and Corona Island is set to become the first fully Blue Verified certified island when it launches in the spring of next year.

James&Mau, an international architecture and design firm, will spearhead the overall design concept for Corona Island. The firm has a strong portfolio of bioclimatic and sustainable concepts and this knowledge is applied to the structures of the buildings on the island and to the bungalows of our visitors. Local architect Jairo Márquez, originally from Colombia, adapts the concept of James&Mau to the reality of the conditions of the island by relying on sustainable and local materials.

"In line with Corona beers, brewed with 100% natural ingredients, the structures on the island are carefully designed to complement and blend harmoniously with the natural environment, be it the sea, the beach, the flora and wildlife,” said Mauricio Galeano Escobar, architect in charge of work on Corona Island. "Our approach honors our collective and deep relationship with nature, inviting our visitors to stop, breathe and listen to the beautiful world around them and celebrate the natural environment."

Corona Island’s sustainable culinary agenda will be defined by Chef Christopher Carpentier. Born in Chile and now residing in Colombia, Chef Carpentier is a regular guest judge at MasterChef Colombia and Chile . He runs several restaurants in the area. With two books and several culinary awards to his name, Christopher Carpentier will be able to offer the delicious and natural flavors of Latin America, directly inspired by Corona, which uses only natural ingredients.

“As a Latin American cook and resident of Colombia, I have a deep respect for multicultural gastronomy,” said Corona Island Executive Chef Christopher Carpentier. “I look forward to sustainably bringing local flavors to life in the island’s culinary menu and programming. With the garden that we plan to cultivate on site, our kitchen will be a real place of learning for our guests, allowing them to reconnect with nature through local, fresh and delicious dishes. »

In addition to design and cuisine, another component will play an essential role in the experience of our visitors on Corona Island. Indeed, workshops and excursions will immerse them in a lifestyle focused on sustainability. Former Miss Universe 2014, TV host and model in her native Colombia, Paulina Vega will be in charge of lifestyle issues on the island. A great lover of the beaches and curious adventurer, Ms. Vega will draw her inspiration from her Colombian roots. She will co-create the experiences of island living, from snorkeling trips to mangrove planting, and invite everyone to embrace the lifestyle and culture in which this project was born, with the hope that when visitors will return home, they will have fallen in love with nature again. here .

Eleven countries* around the world are organizing local promotions that allow you to benefit, all expenses paid, from this unique experience that is a trip to Corona Island. Other access options to the island will be announced in the coming months. For more information, go to  www.livecoronaisland.com .

*Eligible countries are: Argentina, Brazil, Canada , Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala , Paraguay , Peru and South Africa.

About Corona

Born in Mexico, Corona is the country’s leading beer brand. Exported to over 180 countries, it is also the most popular Mexican beer in the world. Corona pioneered the beer industry by being the first brand to use a transparent bottle that hinted at the purity and high quality of its products. The bottle design is hand painted and highlights our commitment to the quality of our packaging and our Mexican heritage. No Corona is complete without lime. Naturally adding character, flavor and freshness to our beer, the lime ritual is an integral part of the unique Corona experience. The brand is synonymous with the beach and celebrates time spent outdoors. She invites people to take a break, to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Corona has an ongoing commitment to reducing plastic. She has exceeded her goals of ‘protecting 100 islands before2020’, and continues to make constant efforts to clean up on a global scale.