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58| Development Global project pipeline Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa Dominican Republic Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa will debut in December, following a multimillion dollar enhancement of existing resort Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana. This will be the first all inclusive Unlimited-Luxury resort and the first Dreams Resorts & Spas property in the Dominican Republic. The brand is operated by AMResorts. Located along the Dominican Republic’s east coast, Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa sits on a pristine beach with blue waters stretching to the horizon. Guests can expect ocean views from the majority of the 620 guestrooms and suites, and the resort will offer a wider selection of first-class amenities and services. An $8-million renovation will address the property’s nine existing restaurants and bars. The facilities will be beautifully enhanced with new furniture, décor, sound and light systems, redesigned kitchens and a wine cellar for guests’ enjoyment. In addition, a luxurious new seafood dining experience, Oceana, and a brand new crepe restaurant, Crepes & Co., will be added to the resort. Nikki Beach Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands Famous for glamorous parties in exotic locations, Nikki Beach, in partnership with Cape Verde Development, is preparing to debut its newest property, Nikki Beach Resort and Casino in Cape Verde. The Resort will be located in the city of Mindelo on the island of Sao Vincente, and will offer 50 rooms and suites, 14 spacious private residence villas and 60 two-bedroom apartment homes, all featuring ocean views. Nikki Beach will boast a range of five-star amenities and services. A developer and vacationer’s dream, Cape Verde is located 200 miles (322 kilometers) off the north coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. These volcanic islands are home to cool ocean currents and mild temperatures. Conrad Hotel and Resort The Algarve, Portugal Conrad Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first property in Europe, announcing a new location in the Algarve region of Portugal, near the renowned Quinta do Lago resort. Located in one of the most exclusive resort developments in the Algarve, the Conrad will feature nearly 160 guestrooms and suites designed to reflect a contemporary Portuguese style. The hotel, situated on a mixed development site approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from Faro International Airport, will enjoy a key position close to some of the world’s most famous golf courses when it opens in 2010. The hotel will be set among extensive landscaped gardens and terraces, featuring several swimming pools and lakes. Guests will be able to enjoy a 1,500-square-meter (4,920-square-foot) spa and health club. It will feature a selection of restaurants offering Portuguese and international cuisine with a wine and cocktail bar with an alfresco terrace. The Conrad also will cater for exclusive meetings and events. Facilities will include a selection of fully equipped Conrad meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, as well as a large ballroom with access to private gardens. Luxury Hotelier | November 2007 | www.LuxuryHotelier.com http://www.LuxuryHotelier.com

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Luxury Hotelier - November 2007 Contents Editor's Letter Publisher's Letter Inform: News and Notes Network: People Personalities: Traditional Innovator Insight: Smith Travel Research / The Bench Insight: Ypartnership Properties: A Front-Row Seat to Moscow Properties: Northern Star Inspire: Outdoor Showers Deliver: Wellness and Fitness Protocols: The Real Deal Insight: Cornell University Innovate: In-Room Technology Development: Global Project Pipeline Indulge: Coffee and Tea Insight: Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Connect: Regional Marketing Update: IH/M&RS Luxury Product Collection Dossier: Davide Bertilaccio of The Rocco Forte Collection’s Le Richemond

Luxury Hotelier - November 2007

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