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Melissa Alexander, director, leisure sales, USA & Canada, Atlantis Bahamas

Melissa Alexander, director, leisure sales, USA & Canada, Atlantis Bahamas

31 January 2019 Videos

Breaking Travel News catches up with Melissa Alexander, director of leisure sales in the USA & Canada for Atlantis Bahamas, during Caribbean Travel Marketplace. She tells us about the latest investments at the hotel, how it feel to have been recognised by the World Travel Awards and what the hotel is looking forward to in 2019.

Atlantis Sanya receives official opening in Hainan, China

Atlantis Sanya receives official opening in Hainan, China

30 April 2018 Videos

Atlantis Sanya, the first resort from the brand located in China, has received its official opening. The destination promises to redefine holidaymaking in China and propel Hainan Island into a new era of world-class hospitality and culinary experiences.

Atlantis Sanya welcomes first guests in Hainan, China

Atlantis Sanya welcomes first guests in Hainan, China

22 February 2018 Hotel News

Atlantis Sanya, the flagship resort on beautiful Hainan Island, has opened its doors and welcomed its first guests. The much-anticipated opening of China’s first integrated entertainment resort is set to enhance Hainan’s incredible tourism proposition.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Paul Burke, president, Atlantis, Paradise Island

Breaking Travel News investigates: Paul Burke, president, Atlantis, Paradise Island

29 September 2015 Focus

Industry veteran Paul Burke moved from his role as chief operating officer at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas earlier this year to take up position of president and managing director at the world beating property. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the man in charge of one of the most important resorts in the Caribbean.

Atlantis, Paradise Island, joins Marriott Autograph Collection

Atlantis, Paradise Island, joins Marriott Autograph Collection

2 July 2014 Hotel News

Marriott International has revealed the iconic Atlantis, Paradise Island resort will become part of its Autograph Collection, a rapidly growing exclusive portfolio of over 60 independent hotels in key locations across the globe. Regarded as the premier destination resort in The Bahamas and Caribbean, the 3,400 room Atlantis, Paradise Island will operate under a franchise agreement with Marriott.

Dubai World takes control of Atlantis

Dubai World takes control of Atlantis

28 April 2012 Hotel News

Dubai World subsidiary Istithmar World is acquiring the remaining stake in the Atlantis hotel for $250 million. The company confirmed it has completed the purchase of Kerzner International Holdings Limited’s 50 percent interest in Atlantis, making it is the sole owner of the property.

Kerzner in talks to defer payments

22 August 2011 Hotel News Tourism News

Kerzner International Holdings, the company that built the Atlantis resorts in Dubai and the Bahamas, has been in talks with creditors in order to defer their debt repayments of $2.78bn which were due next month, according to reports.

Atlantis releases whale shark into ocean

Atlantis releases whale shark into ocean

19 March 2010 Hotel News

Following a sustained campaign from environmentalists, the Atlantis resort in Dubai has released a captive whale shark back into the ocean. Sammy – a four metre female whale shark – was released back into the Arabian Gulf in conjunction with Atlantis Fish Husbandry Team.

Brad Pitt and Beckhams caught in new Dubai debt crisis

26 November 2009 Tourism News

Brad Pitt and David Beckham are thought to be among those caught up in Dubai’s latest credit squeeze, as developer Nakheel has asked creditors for a six-month “standstill” on debt repayments totalling US$59 billion. The Dubai government has also called in accountants Deloitte to advise on restructuring the business, stoking fears that Nakheel will be unable to continue with the Palm Jumeirah, leaving one of Dubai’s landmark developments a construction site.