Kerzner International Holdings and China’s Fosun International Limited have signed an agreement to develop a new Atlantis resort along the Haitang Bay National Coast, marking the first Atlantis resort in China and the third under the brand worldwide.
Atlantis, Sanya Hainan will be spread over 62 hectares and will feature an Aquaventure water park, marine exhibits, a dolphin interaction and education centre, fresh and salt water pools and dining concepts by celebrity chefs.
With approximately 1,300 luxurious guest rooms, the resort will employ more than 3500 staff members, including marine biologists, chefs, lifeguards and event planners.
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Fuson chairman Guo Guangchang said: “Atlantis resorts have really defined the destinations they are located in—first in The Bahamas, and then on Palm Island, in Dubai. Atlantis, Sanya Hainan will re-interpret the myth of Atlantis in a new and modern style, whilst pioneering previously unseen experiences to re-define holiday experiences in China and beyond. I am proud to be bringing Atlantis, a must-see resort, to Hainan, China.”
Kerzner CEO Alan Leibman commented:“This resort is set to quickly become a new landmark in China and will introduce the fun, interactive entertainment experiences at the heart of the Atlantis philosophy. I am thrilled that we are able to continue to innovate on the Atlantis adventure. Fosun is an incredible partner and will ensure that this Atlantis resort offers unprecedented experiences to its guests.”
Kerzner’s chairman Sol Kerzner added: “I am very excited to be bringing Atlantis to China. I know this property will astonish and amaze guests—I have been working with the designers to come up with something that captures all the wonders of Atlantis, with its magnificent sense of discovery, whilst also introducing new experiences specifically for Sanya. I can’t wait to unveil this resort to the world.”
New York-based Brennan Beer Gorman Architects have been contracted to develop the architectural design on the resort, construction of which is expected to begin by the end of 2013. Jeffrey Beers, who previously worked on the two other Atlantis resorts – Atlantis Paradise Island and Atlantis, The Palm has been enlisted to design the interiors of Atlantis, Sanya Hainan.
Atlantis, Sanya Hainan is expected to be completed by 2016.
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