InterContinental 70m-dollar resort for Jordan's Dead Sea
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Sun Days International for Tourism Investment to develop a US$70m luxury resort on the shores of the Jordanian Dead Sea.
Set to open in late 2012, InterContinental Resort Dead Sea will offer an unrivalled view across the spectacular Dead Sea.
There has been a big increase in tourism numbers to the area. Other major tourist developments are already underway. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has begun construction of the Suweimeh National Park, whilst the Greater Amman Municipality has initiated a tourism project that includes; restaurants, gardens, swimming pools and a beach area.
Samer Abdul Kareem, the Sun Days International for Tourism Investment Founder & Chairman, says: 'This is an exciting development for us and we are pleased to be working in partnership with IHG. As a company we see great potential for tourism growth in Jordan and as such are investing heavily in the region. Alongside InterContinental Resort Dead Sea we have also opened the country's first water park on the shores of the Dead Sea. We firmly believe that this property, with its idyllic location, will be extremely successful.'
The property will comprise 236 light and spacious rooms, including one Presidential Suite and one duplex Royal Suite, both located in the main building, as well as several secluded chalets' some with private swimming pools. In addition, the resort will include a private beach with beachfront restaurant; swimming pools, pool bar and all-day dining facilities.
A 900sqm ballroom, state-of-the-art boardrooms and an 800sqm luxury spa are also part of the lavish designs, providing guests to the region with first-class facilities.