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Travel Weekly
14-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Aman resort is coming to the Bahamas
Luxury hospitality brand Aman is expanding into the Bahamas with Amancaya, a new $260 million resort and residence development planned for Exuma. According to the company, Amancaya will be set across two private cays and feature a 36-room hotel as well as branded residences. Plans also call for a marina, beach club, an Aman Spa and multiple dining venues. The property is being developed in partnership with Swiss investor and philanthropist Dona Bertarelli. No target date for the resort's opening was given. In a statement, Aman Group chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin called the brand's foray into the Bahamas "a significant milestone," adding that "Aman guests have long requested our presence there." The property will be the third in Aman's Caribbean portfolio, joining the Amanyara in Turks and Caicos and Amanera in the Dominican Republic. Bahamas welcomes Aman In a separate press release, the Bahamas' Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation welcomed the development, describing the project as sign of "strong investor confidence" in the Bahamian tourism market. • Related: Aman names its first cruise ship "Aman's ultraluxury lifestyle brand is a good fit for Exuma, and we look forward to the ground-breaking of this investment that will deliver meaningful, measurable long-term impact," said I. Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments and aviation. Amancaya is projected to create approximately 500 jobs, including 200 during construction and 300 permanent positions once operational.
Travel Daily News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Aman announces new island sanctuary, Amancaya, in The Bahamas
Aman announces Amancaya in Exuma, The Bahamas – an ultra-luxury resort and residences offering privacy, sustainability, and signature Aman experiences. Aman announces Amancaya, a forthcoming property in Exuma, The Bahamas. Bringing the revered Aman DNA of unparalleled service, awe-inspiring settings and privacy to one of the world's most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, the resort and branded residences will be the first location for the pioneering Aman Group in The Bahamas. Amancaya will be set across two of the Exumas' most secluded private cays, known for their white-sand beaches and world-class diving. Meaning 'peaceful island' in Taíno, the property will comprise of a 36-pavilion Aman hotel and limited collection of fully-serviced Aman Residences. Envisioned as a low-density ultra-luxury property in partnership with Swiss investor, philanthropist and sportswoman Dona Bertarelli, Amancaya will bring Aman's coveted lifestyle to Exuma with a host of resort amenities, including a marina, Beach Club, Aman Spa and an array of dining venues across the two islands. Speaking about Amancaya, Vlad Doronin, Chairman and CEO of Aman Group, said, 'The introduction of Aman into The Bahamas is a significant milestone for our brand, which has already achieved much success in the Caribbean. As one of the most coveted locations in the destination, Aman guests have long requested our presence there. Through our collaboration with Dona Bertarelli, we have found an unrivalled setting for exclusivity and natural beauty, and I'm delighted to introduce the Aman lifestyle – from unparalleled service, privacy and transformative experiences – to The Bahamas.' A global pioneer in the creation of peaceful sanctuaries far removed from daily life, Aman is revered as a provider of seclusion, wellbeing, exceptional design and peerless service, with a constellation of 35 hotels, resorts, branded residences and private clubs in over 20 destinations, 15 of which are within or close to UNESCO Heritage Sites. 'Aman is a purpose-driven company globally renowned for its timeless elegance and bespoke experiences. I'm delighted to have found a partner to thoughtfully bring this vision to life in an exceptional location,' said Ms. Bertarelli. 'Guests of Amancaya will be able to enjoy the same sense of discovery and personal connection with the local community and culture that I have been able to experience in Exuma, all while immersed in its unmatched natural beauty.' As part of its commitment to sustainability, Amancaya has set forth ambitious environmental goals, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and achieving LEED certification, a globally recognised standard for responsible design. Amancaya is currently under construction, developed with the involvement of Squircle Capital, and will be Aman's third property in the Caribbean region. The brand currently operates Amanera in Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic, and Amanyara in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
