A historic new project in Mahe, Seychelles, slated to open in 2010 with an investment of US$253 million was revealed by Emirates Hotels and Resorts on the first day of the Arabian Travel Market. This is…
A historic new project in Mahe, Seychelles, slated to open in 2010 with an investment of US$253 million was revealed by Emirates Hotels and Resorts on the first day of the Arabian Travel Market. This is the largest international investment by Emirates Hotels & Resorts, and one of the largest-ever in the islands of Seychelles.
The joint agreement for the Emirates Cap Ternay Resort & Spa was signed at the Emirates stand by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group and Joseph Belmont, Vice-President and Minister for Tourism & Transport of Seychelles. The agreement formalises Emirates’ commercial investment into the development and the resort’s concept, while securing the rights to a 99-year land lease over the property.
Commenting on the project, Sheikh Ahmed said: “Seychelles is truly a paradise and one of the worlds’ most beautiful locations. Our development will enhance this paradise into an unforgettable destination for discerning holidaymakers, especially environmentally-conscious travellers keen to ensure responsible development. While the proposed resort is large, it promises to be ecologically-sensitive in its design and rival the best in the Indian Ocean. Emirates brings a wealth of expertise to this project – with the airline, Emirates Holidays and Emirates Hotels & Resorts all working in a synergistic manner to leverage tourism opportunities.”
Vice President Joseph Belmont said: “We are delighted to partner with Emirates, and we feel that this project will further realise the incredible potential of this partnership. Their award-winning flagship property, Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, is recognised worldwide for its service excellence, environmentally sustainable design, and its real contributions to conservation, and that track record was hugely important to us as our environment and natural beauty is the basis of our entire industry. This inspires immense confidence, and we believe this development will be a great boost to the industry as a whole, especially as it will be an integrated resort with different accommodation tiers for a diverse range of clientele. The Emirates Cap Ternay concept plan, which is based on distinctive Seychellois architecture, has been approved by our cabinet, and we believe it will be a major asset to our destination.”
Emirates Hotels and Resorts will directly employ over 700 staff for the resort’s operations, and provide training and career development to Seychellois staff, as well as opportunities across all its properties.
Construction of the Emirates Cap Ternay Resort & Spa will commence in 2008, with the resort’s two distinct areas spread over 22 acres of land. The main resort features 186 rooms planned for families and budget-conscious travellers, and 230 deluxe rooms designed as semi-detached, cottage-style complexes situated in landscaped beachfront locations.
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