Crystal Lagoons kicks off 2022 with Mega Contracts and New Markets

14/01/2022

The year 2022 began with news for Crystal Lagoons, which continues to grow in the world. Among them, are new mega-contracts and the opening of new markets.

The revolution of the Public Access Lagoons™ projects, also known as PAL™ developments, has meant that the multinational water innovation company expands in several countries.

In Europe, for example, it will enter into Eastern European market, bringing the PAL™ concept to the main capitals of that region, cities of great cultural and historical richness as well as being iconic tourist destinations. These are Budapest (Hungary), Prague (Czech Republic), Bucharest (Romania) and Warsaw (Poland).

Another new market to which Crystal Lagoons will bring beach life is Central America, more specifically Costa Rica, a country known for its more than 600 beaches and 1,228 kilometers of coastline. In this iconic tourist destination, the multinational is proceeding with its first PAL™ development, which is part of a mega-contract for 11 such complexes signed with successful Central American businessmen and wealthy families. This agreement opens up the possibility of developing other projects in countries such as El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and Belize.

The company is also growing its presence in the United States, its largest market worldwide. In Orlando, Crystal Lagoons is negotiating a second contract for two public access complexes with ADËLON Capital, a firm with which it has already entered an agreement for at least five additional artificial lagoons in that city. These projects are in addition to Evermore Orlando Resort, a development that is advancing at a steady pace in the footsteps of Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.

In the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, Crystal Lagoons is expanding with five new complexes in Egypt, its most important market, where the emblematic Citystars Sharm El Sheikh is located in the heart of the Sinai desert, with a 12.5-hectare crystalline lagoon. New developments this year are focused on the Red Sea (Abu Soma) and Cairo, in partnership with the same developers of the Sharm El Sheikh (Sharbatly) and Fouka Bay and Mount Galala (Tatweer Misr) projects on the North Coast.

Meanwhile, in Dubai, the company is negotiating a master agreement for five PAL™ developments in partnership with a prestigious German-African real estate fund. Meanwhile, the luxury residential development Tilal Al Ghaf is also making headllines by expanding its 7-hectare lagoon to 13 hectares, triggered by its extraordinary success in sales, placing it among the top 5 best-selling greenfield projects in Dubai. In Saudi Arabia, the multinational is in talks for three new contracts, of which two are master agreements for PAL™ lagoons and a real estate project in Jeddah.

Crystal Lagoons also has plans in the Oceania and Asia markets, which include five projects in Australia, a master agreement in South Korea (31 PAL™ projects), developments in Japan (in Okinawa and Osaka), 15 PAL™ projects in Pakistan and two new developments in Palestine.

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Time Out: Crystal Lagoons Project in Indonesia is a Must-Visit

12-04-2024

Once again, the prestigious international entertainment, travel, and tourism guide Time Out has turned its attention to the Crystal Lagoons Treasure Bay project on the idyllic island of Bintan, Indonesia. Its recent edition of recommendations on what to see, do, and experience highlighted this project as essential to include in travelers’ itineraries and a must-visit in the region due to its unique features, as the largest crystalline lagoon in Southeast Asia with sustainable Crystal Lagoons® technology spanning 15.5 acres, equivalent to 50 Olympic-size swimming pools, surrounded by 1,400 meters of white sandy beaches.

Time Out recommended this project developed under the Public Access Lagoons™ model, also known as PAL™ developments, emphasizing the variety of aquatic experiences that can be enjoyed across its 222 acres, allowing visitors to indulge in beach life year-round with options for dining, spa, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Within the artificial lagoon, an oasis of turquoise waters, visitors can partake in water sports such as bungee jumping, cable water skiing, boating, slides, paddleboarding, kayaking, and wakeboarding.

With its monumental body of water, Treasure Bay has established itself as a unique experience on the paradise island of Bintan, Indonesia. Bintan, known for its nearly 3,000 islands, strategically faces Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It offers many tourist attractions, including world-class golf courses, hiking, elephant parks, eco-farms, luxury spas, and beach activities.

This PAL™ development is surrounded by 1,400 meters of white sandy beaches, with a length of 800 meters and reaching a maximum depth of 2.5 meters. It offers various water recreation experiences, including bungee jumping, cable water skiing, boat rides, water slides, paddle boarding, kayaking, and wakeboarding. The artificial lagoon allows visitors to enjoy beach life year-round with dining options, spas, shops, entertainment, and nightlife.PAL™ projects, which anyone can access for an entrance fee, transform any site into a year-round entertainment hub with more than 125 activities that can take place in the lagoon itself or its surroundings.

Iconic Crystal Lagoons Luxury Project in Cancun prepares for opening in June

09-04-2024

Crystal Lagoons® technology is revolutionizing the hotel industry and changing the paradigm of vacation developments. Major international hotel chains such as Marriott, Radisson, Conrad, Hyatt Regency, and AVA recognize the transformative value of crystalline lagoons. They have incorporated this amenity as a critical element in their projects, making them more attractive destinations.

In association with the prestigious AVA hotel chain, Crystal Lagoons is developing an iconic project that will become the most prominent luxury resort in Cancun, centered around a monumental 2.8-acre crystalline lagoon surrounded by white sandy beaches. This artificial lagoon with turquoise waters will allow guests to enjoy exclusive floating cabins and various water activities in a unique environment.

When it opens in June 2024, AVA Resort Cancún will be an innovative luxury destination just 10 minutes from Cancun International Airport and along the city’s most extensive commercial promenade. It will be a landmark in Mexican tourism and Cancun, the largest city on the Yucatan Peninsula and a regional cultural, financial, and tourist hub.

This beachfront oasis, with all rooms facing the sea, will offer experiences for all ages and various accommodation options, from elegant rooms to spacious villas, all with breathtaking views of the Mexican Caribbean. Six pools, a water park for children, and first-class beach services ensure relaxation and fun. Additionally, high-end boutiques and local shops will provide exclusive shopping options.

“Crystal Lagoons is a pioneer in sustainability and innovation. It will offer an idyllic beach landscape to enjoy a lively life around the lagoon. Guests can relax in one or four water cabins or engage in non-motorized water sports, all in the same body of water”, said Ash Tembe, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America at AIC Hotel Group.

Around the world, the concept and technology of Crystal Lagoons® have become the leading sales attraction, positively impacting its commercial success. Despite the credit and real estate challenges in the current economic conditions, Crystal Lagoons projects continue to defy the market with very impressive sales figures, particularly in the United States. The rankings from real estate consulting firms RCLCO and John Burns on the best-selling master-planned communities once again demonstrated that crystalline lagoons are a powerful purchasing driver. Sunterra, Mirada, Windsong Ranch, and Epperson secured prominent positions in 2023.

These projects ranked among the top 50 best-selling communities. Florida leads the ranking within the list, representing close to 40% of the sales for all top-ranked developments, followed by Texas with 37%. In both states, Crystal Lagoons has a significant presence.

In Texas, Sunterra stands out as a project that, even though the crystalline lagoon has not been built yet, serves as a commercial driver within the community, generating sales rates higher than the average, with a significant increase of 63% compared to 2022. This placed it 3rd nationally in both rankings, further boosting the strong performance of Houston, the top-selling metropolitan area in the country. Sunterra’s positive sales results had already been recorded in previous reports.

With the largest amenity powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology in the United States, Mirada in Florida, inaugurated in 2023, sets another record. With an 89% increase in sales, it ranks 17th. Its 15 acres of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches are a buying trigger.

Another notable project in Texas is Windsong Ranch, which has consistently set sales records, ranking 29th in the John Burns ranking. The project has also been nationally awarded as “Master Planned Community of the Year,” among other recognitions.

On the other hand, Epperson in Florida also ranked prominently in both studies, a commercial trend registered since its inauguration as a real estate project. The interest it generated was so significant that it had to be opened to the Public Access Lagoons™ model, also known as PAL™ developments.

The United States is the main operation of Crystal Lagoons worldwide, and it has more than 275 projects at different stages of development and negotiation. Among the most important are Mirada, Sole Mia, Balmoral, Windsong Ranch, Beachwalk, Southshore Bay, Aqua, among others. The recent joint venture to develop four Public Access Lagoons™ complexes, also known as PAL™, in Texas stands out and will add to the successful public access developments Epperson (Florida) and Lago Mar (Texas).