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Ritz-Carlton Reserve to debut in the Bahamas
Marriott International will introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
The resort joins an exclusive collection of only five Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties around the world.
"We are thrilled to bring the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand and service to this pristine island in the Great Bahama Bank" said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International.
"We are excited to partner with Cotton Bay Holdings in developing this luxury resort, where the original Cotton Bay Club was built in 1959."
Located on the southern end of the island, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Eleuthera is expected to feature an open-air resort including 90 rooms forming part of the community once known as the iconic Cotton Bay Club.
A range of luxury amenities are planned to include an 18-hole golf course, a spa and swimming pools, and restaurants.
There will also be 60 Ritz-Carlton Reserve-branded residences, which are expected to include a mix of two to five-bedroom villas.
"We are pleased to work with Marriott International to bring the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand and experience to one of the most secluded destinations in the Caribbean", said Daniel Zuleta, Manager for Cotton Bay Holdings. "
Marriott International currently operates five properties under the Reserve brand across Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
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