Crystal Lagoons® Public Access Lagoons™ Awakens Interest in the Financial World

14/05/2020

The new Public Access Lagoons™ business model, also known as PAL™, created by the multinational innovation company Crystal Lagoons® has become a new long-term investment alternative, with return on investment above 50%.

This has been identified by institutional investors, investment funds, family offices, insurance companies and large real estate developers facing the complex challenge of finding long-term investment alternatives with attractive returns.

For this reason, large investors from the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania and Latin America have taken interest in Crystal Lagoons new licensing model, which grants them exclusivity for a specific geographic area, and a specific volume of projects. These contracts are operationally replicable anywhere in the world, and have the additional value of having a high social impact, as they reactivate hubs and generate employment.

“The attraction for investors lies in the considerably higher returns, compared to their frequent locations in real estate sectors or concessions. PAL represent low investment and risk, since as the projects are built, they quickly generate utilities and produce a financing pyramid, which allows, with low initial investment, to create a company with a very high present value,” explains Cristián Lehuedé, Executive Director at Crystal Lagoons.

In fact, in just six months, Crystal Lagoons has signed five master licensing contracts in Japan (30 lagoons), Korea (30 lagoons), the United States (16 lagoons), Mexico (30 lagoons) and Central America (18 lagoons), with a present value of US $3.8 billion. Company’s projections for the next 30 years is to license 4,610 PAL projects around the world.

The multinational is also in advanced negotiations in South Africa, Australia, the Middle East (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), Israel, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Cambodia, Botswana, Pakistan, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, among other countries, with projects that total an additional US $3.7 billion once all PAL projects are operational. This new model is generating an exponential increase in sales for Crystal Lagoons, and is generating a significant structural change for the company.

The profitability of this new model is based, on one hand, on the massive public access with ticketed entry to the beach and, on the other hand, on the intensive commercial usage, naming rights and leasing of areas overlooking the lagoon, enabled for events, fairs, concerts, weddings, shows, among other activities.

For this reason, investors have formed new companies to execute, operate and market PAL projects in their region, which represent an immense business potential, considering that the events industry generates US$ 2.5 trillion annually, the wedding industry, approximately US$ 300,000 million and concerts, US$ 31,000 million.

The key difference that PAL offer is their scenic beauty, compared to the traditional closed, underground event centers. They soon become the most beautiful places in the city, ideal for carrying out events, launches, fairs, food halls, hosting weddings, concerts, day clubs, etc. in a blissful setting. The lagoons are lit up at night and offer numerous venues for events, such as the beaches and terraces overlooking the illuminated lagoons, transparent domes, peninsulas within the lagoon for weddings, as well as vast array of gastronomic events, retail stores, beach clubs and cultural and recreational activities.

“PAL change the urban way of life of millions of people by inserting a part of the ocean within walking distance of their homes, much like what happened 200 years ago, when the first city parks were created in England, bringing natural forests to the cities. Today, every city in the world considers parks. The same phenomenon is occurring with Public Access Lagoons, which incorporate the beach into the design of cities, saving people from having to take a plane or a car to go to the beach, with the consequent drop in the carbon footprint as well as reducing human impact on the biodiversity of natural areas,” concludes Lehuedé.

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Crystal Lagoons: A Trend Taking Over the Hospitality Industry

02-04-2024

Several international media highlighted that the hotel sector is undergoing a real transformation thanks to the incorporation of innovative technologies. One of the technologies highlighted was precisely Crystal Lagoons, in parallel with process automation and artificial intelligence.

The sustainability of the multinational innovation company was key to being considered within these trends. “Currently, many travelers are seeking accommodations that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Places like the AVA Resort Cancun, with its artificial lagoon of crystal-clear waters powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology, are examples of accommodations that stand out for their commitment to sustainability,” explains the Spanish portal 24 Matins.

The turquoise-colored body of water provides ideal conditions for sailing, swimming, kayaking, or relaxing, and thanks to state-of-the-art technology, it consumes 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course, 40% less water than a park of the same size, and only 2% of the energy of a conventional pool.

After transforming the real estate industry and the urban entertainment landscape with its innovative Public Access Lagoons™ projects, the multinational innovation company is now generating a new revolution, this time in the hotel sector.

Recognizing the transformative value of Crystal Lagoons® technology, leading global hotel chains such as Marriott, Radisson, Conrad, Hyatt Regency, and AVA Resort itself, have incorporated this amenity as a centerpiece in their projects.

“Every hotel project incorporating a Crystal Lagoons amenity becomes the most attractive destination in the area. These bodies of water change the paradigm of vacation developments with world-class hotel and resort standards”, explains Iván Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales at Crystal Lagoons US Corp.

The multinational water innovation company already has developments of this kind, in which crystalline lagoons are the differentiating factor in the United States, Mexico, Indonesia, Romania, and Uruguay, among other countries.

“The crystalline lagoons achieve unprecedented results, such as bringing a beach lifestyle to Orlando—an entertainment option it didn’t have—or, counterintuitively, replacing the sea in iconic tourist destinations like Cancun,” emphasizes Jean Pierre Juanchich, Global Business Director of Crystal Lagoons.

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New Beach Club at Crystal Lagoons’ First PAL™ Development in Asia

28-03-2024

The Crystal Lagoons project in Thailand, Blue Tree, located in the heart of Phuket, just 4 kilometers from the coast, has recently inaugurated the Beach Club MuMu Clubhouse, a new landmark in this iconic tourist destination, adding even more fun and entertainment. This new space becomes a meeting point in the surroundings of Phuket’s largest artificial lagoon and the first in Asia under the innovative Public Access Lagoons™ model, globally recognized as a “must-visit” in the region.

This PAL™ development with Crystal Lagoons® technology has set a new standard in public meeting and entertainment spaces, establishing itself as the top amenity in Thailand. With 4.2 acres of turquoise water oasis, surrounded by white sandy beaches, a private peninsula, restaurants, and a poolside bar, it offers the perfect setting to enjoy a dynamic beach experience 24 hours a day and a calendar full of activities throughout the year.

During the day, the Beach Club offers a relaxed atmosphere where visitors can enjoy various gastronomic offerings, art, culture, and activities, from beach yoga to water sports. The place comes alive at night with nightclubs, special events, concerts, and themed parties featuring live music, special guests, and renowned DJs.

Crystal Lagoons PAL™ projects are transforming and enriching urban life by offering new entertainment destinations not limited exclusively to residents of private real estate developments with crystalline lagoons. These developments are positively impacting the lives of millions of people, bringing a piece of the ocean to the city center and making it accessible just steps from their homes.

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The Aesthetic Value of Crystalline Lagoons Draws Global Events

26-03-2024

The monumental crystalline lagoons with Crystal Lagoons® technology have established themselves as the most attractive and esteemed amenity worldwide. Not only are they year-round entertainment centers, but they also stand out for their aesthetic value and contribution to landscape architecture. Their design harmoniously integrates with the natural environment, becoming a distinctive element that enhances the visual quality and experience of the project.

These bodies of water offer multifunctional recreational spaces, with trails, resting areas, playgrounds, and access to water activities. With over 125 activities in the lagoon and its surroundings, they become ideal venues to host various events, including large-scale ones like Aquathlons.

An example is the iconic tourist destination of Phuket, Thailand, which welcomes over 38 million visitors worldwide each year. Here, the Crystal Lagoons project Blue Tree, showcasing the first crystalline lagoon developed under the Public Access Lagoons™ model in Asia, has established itself as the new entertainment hub in the region and is a magnet for hosting world-class events, concerts, and themed parties, offering a variety of experiences for all lifestyles, from water slides to water parks. Recently, it was the venue for the country’s beauty pageant, Miss Thailand.

This PAL™ development is the jewel of the Blue Tree project. It spans 4.2 acres, is surrounded by white sandy beaches, and features a private peninsula, restaurants, and a pool bar. It is a massive recreational area with turquoise waters under the concept of an entertaining beach. Among the activities offered are Slip N Fly, water slides, Cliff Jumping & Rock Climbing, splash zones, and a water playground for adults and children.

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