Largest development in Caribbean to draw international visitors

Thursday, 14 Nov, 2005 0

Large-scale hospitality and gaming companies are teaming up to build what is being described as the largest single-phase development in the Caribbean.

Baha Mar Resorts with Harrah’s Entertainment and Starwood plans a 1,000-acre resort project in Nassau, Bahamas that will have 3,550 rooms.

There will be four hotels, including the only collection of four Starwood brands at a single resort. The project will also mark the first Caesars Hotel project since the company was acquired by Harrah’s last June.

Gary Loveman, chairman and CFO of Harrah’s Entertainment, said the project will draw luxury-conscious international visitors.

“We believe this integrated resort represents an auspicious international debut for the Caesars brand, and offers some insight into the sort of high-profile gaming-entertainment projects we plan to pursue in promising global markets in coming years,” he said.

Baha Mar Resorts says the project will include a free-standing luxury spa facility, the largest of its kind in the Caribbean.

Also being built: an eco-water park with live performances; 175,000 square feet of meeting space; and a 20-acre beach and pool experience with 3,000 feet of continuous beachfront.

Other hotels will include a 300-room W and a 300-room St. Regis. There will be a Westin and a Sheraton hotel.

Construction is set to begin in 2006 with completion in 2010.

A previously announced agreement with Nicklaus Design calls for an 18-hole golf course.

Future phases of the project will also include other hotels and a second golf course.

Baha Mar Resorts is head of overall development.

The project represents a “quantum leap forward in the continued success of The Bahamas, ushering in a new era for Nassau’s Cable Beach area of New Providence Island,” said Caribbean Travel News.

Report by David Wilkening

David

Holiday Extras is the UK market leader in airport parking, airport hotels, worldwide airport lounges, destination car hire, airport transfers...

Jet2.com is the UK’s third largest airline, flying from ten UK airports to more than 60 destinations across Europe and beyond....

The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like...

Via Croatia is a concierge-type, full-service luxury DMC working exclusively with travel agents and luxury tour operators. With 20 years...

Home to America’s Best Beaches, a vibrant arts community and amazing outdoor experiences, St. Pete/Clearwater is a sunny destination that...

Palladium Hotel Group is a renowned Spanish hotel chain that first emerged towards the end of the 1960s. Currently present...

We make travel accessible for everyone We believe everyone should be free to experience the world. For us, there’s no...

Babble is a leading technology business that is reimagining how we do work. Founded in 2001, the company works with...

Princess Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain specialising in holiday and urban hotels located in first class tourist destinations,...

With long periods of Thailand’s History, according to evidences and studies, Sukhothai was the first kingdom of Thailand. At that time, an early Thai...

We work with reliable data providers with global coverage, that guarantee data representativeness as well as compliance with International Personal...

We’re the number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean – a fact we love to...

Travel Outlook, the premier hotel call center™ Travel Outlook is an innovative, custom off-site central reservations office (CRO) service that...

Family-owned Olympic Holidays has been arranging holidays to Greece, the Greek islands and Cyprus for more than half century. The company is unrivalled...

If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since our founding in...

Celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2022, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers guests An Unrivaled Experience® with every luxury included. Carrying...

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools...

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels...