Aqualea and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa celebrate topping out with local dignitaries
Luxury resort and condominiums to be centerpiece of Clearwater’s Beach Walk project
Clearwater, FL. December 18, 2008 – Today, city officials, developers and Hyatt executives gathered to celebrate the rise of Clearwater’s newest full-scale resort, Aqualea and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. The “topping out” provided a dramatic preview of the luxury resort condominium hotel being touted as the centerpiece of the city’s highly acclaimed Beach Walk revitalization project.
“Clearwater Beach is positioned to become one of the country’s most attractive vacation destinations, and we are extremely proud to be part of its renaissance,” said Neil Rauenhorst, President and CEO of NJR Development Co. LLC, and developer of the project. “Aqualea and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa will bring an elevated level of luxury and grandeur to the area that will be virtually unsurpassed on Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches.”
Topping out is a major construction milestone that commemorates the structural completion of a building.
“Following tradition, we raised an evergreen tree to the top beam on Aqualea’s 17th story as a symbol of growth and good luck,” said Rauenhorst. “We’re fortunate to be on track with our growth and are looking forward to welcoming guests and residents next December.”
Throughout 2009, construction efforts will center around completing the building’s exterior, infrastructure, landscaping and interior finishes. Aqualea, a 920,000 square-foot mixed-use complex, will contain the 250-suite Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 18 ultra luxurious private residences and a 750-space parking garage as well as shops and restaurants along Clearwater’s Beach Walk, a $35 million revitalization project bringing a new atmosphere for shopping, dining and socializing to the area.
The resort will blend tropical elegance and style and will feature personalized service, luxurious accommodations and upscale amenities including two swimming pools, the White Orchid Beach Club, a premier spa and fitness center, a Hyatt signature restaurant, beach concession area and private air-conditioned poolside cabanas.
The project has already brought 200 construction jobs to the area and Hyatt plans to add 160 more positions as the resort gears up to open next year.
Rauenhorst was joined at the event by City of Clearwater Mayor Frank V. Hibbard, Paul Tang, Global Hyatt Corporation’s Senior General Manager for the Northeast Region, and other public figures.
About Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Scheduled to open in December 2009, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa’s 250 guest suites will blend tropical elegance and a luxurious carefree experience like none other on Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches. Breathtaking Gulf views will provide the backdrop for expansive floor plans ranging from studio suites to one-and-two bedroom condominium beach suites with rooftop terraces. Tropical island elegance is reflected in the interior design by the international design team of Wilson & Associates. Each suite features a full kitchen and oversized guest rooms. Just a few of the amenities planned for the resort include the White Orchid Beach Club, two swimming pools with air-conditioned poolside cabanas and a Hyatt signature restaurant.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the centerpiece of the Clearwater Beach’s new Beach Walk, a half mile promenade offering entertainment, shopping, dining, strolling and more.
For more information on group sales or reservations, please visit http://clearwaterbeach.hyatt.com. For condominium sales opportunities, please visit www.aqualearesort.com or call (727) 444-4500.
The Global Hyatt Corporation, is one of the world’s premier hotel companies with properties in 45 countries, provides authentic hospitality to guests through a passionate commitment to personalized service, cultural relevance, and genuine stewardship of the environment. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt-branded hotels and resorts under Park Hyatt®, Andaz™, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Resorts™, Hyatt®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brands. Hyatt operates 368 hotels worldwide and currently has properties under development on five continents. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc.,and operator of Hyatt Vacation Club®. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or visiting www.hyatt.com.
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