Caye Chapel, Belize: Greg Norman will design an 18-hole course at the spectacular resort of Caye Chapel, located in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean.
Norman made the announcement in the presence of the First Lady of Belize, Kim Simplis Barrow; Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism; Tracey Taegar-Pantom, Minister of Investments; other representatives of the federal and local government and special invited guests.
Caye Chapel aims to be the most exclusive and spectacular tourist destination in Latin America.
This 280-acre island, located 11 kilometres from Belize City, will offer breathtaking lots and beachfront houses.
It will also offer a luxury hotel with over-water bungalows, a private landing strip that allows for arrivals within minutes to the island from the international airports of Belize and San Pedro, and a marina that holds yachts up to 140 feet.
Surrounding the marina is a select mix of stores, restaurants and bars that will create a unique business centre in the area, and a golf course sculpted by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
Caye Chapel Island is just one kilometre from the second largest coral reef in the world and just a few kilometres from the Blue Hole, a coveted destination for diving lovers.
The topography of the island allows for breathtaking views of both coasts of the island, surrounded by turquoise waters.
With an investment that exceeds US$250 million, the project is developed by three major Mexican companies: Thor Urbana Capital, GF|a and Inmobilia.
Thor Urbana Capital specialises in the development of lifestyle centres, luxury hotels and mixed-use projects located in the country’s main cities and top tourist destinations.
Among its developments, it recently announced the arrival of Ritz-Carlton to Mexico City and the construction of the exclusive Montage Hotel in Los Cabos, Baja California. Thor Urbana is affiliated with Thor Equities, a global real estate leader.
GF|a is one of the largest Mexican development firms in Mexico. Since its inception in the 1960s, it has been able to interpret the needs and essence of each generation with residential, corporate, tourist and institutional spaces that transcend styles and fashion while incorporating fresh design aspects, and exploring the new technological possibilities in order to integrate them into the contemporary lifestyle.
Inmobilia is a leading company in premium real estate development and marketing, with a wide range of expertise in the creation of luxurious and exclusive residential complexes, integrated mixed-use communities, and tourist and sports development, which have become iconic in their cities.