US$400 million tourist project at Cap Cana

posted on: Mar 27 2010 17:51 by Royston. Viewed 469 times.


President Leonel Fern�ndez attended a launch ceremony with Apple Leisure Group who announced the commencement of the construction of four modern hotels with an initial investment of over US$400 million. The project, called 'Gems at Cap Cana',  will be developed at Cap Cana and includes four luxury hotels. The ceremony was led by Fernandez, who declared his  appreciation for the investment and said this is a sign of how quickly the Dominican Republic has overcome the crisis that  gripped the world.

According to statements from the developer, the project emphasizes the commitment of AM Resorts in Dominican Republic as a tourist destination. They highlighted the facilities and access to what they called a project of unequaled beauty with a wide range of activities and easy access for travelers from the United States, Latin America and several European countries.

"Cap Cana will give our guests the perfect formula for a luxurious holiday,� said John Mulen, president of the Apple Leisure Group, accompanied by Ricardo Hazoury, president of Cap Cana, and Alex Zozaya, president of AM Resorts.

The work was also appreciated by the Tourism minister Francisco Javier Garcia, who said that a project of this nature has a subjective importance and that is a sign of the strength of the climate of peace in the country.