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Sunseeker
Resorts Breaks Ground on
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Transformational
Charlotte Harbor Development
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Punta
Gorda, FL – March 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Wednesday
(March 20), dozens of Florida business leaders, dignitaries and Allegiant
Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) representatives celebrated the official
groundbreaking of Sunseeker
Resorts Charlotte Harbor, a first-of-its-kind destination resort that
is expected to transform hospitality, dining and tourism in the area (B-roll
and photos from the event).
The
ceremony marked a key milestone for the resort, which is the first to be
built under Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resorts imprint. After enjoying pastries
and coffee, the crowd witnessed the ceremonial shoveling of the “first”
mound of dirt.
The
initial phase will feature approximately 500 hotel rooms, more than 180
extended stay suites, meeting and conference space, as well as a variety
of restaurants, bars and retail outlets along a scenic harbor walk.
Construction
is anticipated to be complete in 18 to 24 months.
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“We
couldn’t be more excited to be part of this wonderful community, and to
be a key component of Charlotte County’s economic growth strategy,” said
Micah Richins, executive vice president and chief operating officer for
Sunseeker Resorts. “We can’t wait to swing open the doors, and welcome
the many visitors to what will be a premier vacation destination with incredible
amenities.”
John
Redmond, Allegiant’s president, described the resort as a catalyst in Allegiant’s
evolution as a travel company.
“Sunseeker
Resorts Charlotte Harbor will be nothing short of extraordinary – an incredible
integrated resort experience that builds on the natural beauty of the area
and brings tremendous value to guests and local residents,” said Redmond.
“And it marks the launch of an unprecedented pairing - a world class hospitality
brand with an airline at its heart – which will bring synergies to our
customers and spark innovation in truly transformative ways.”
Located
near the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), a base of operations for Allegiant
Air which served more than 1.5 million passengers in 2018, Sunseeker Resorts
Charlotte Harbor will be the largest and most unique resort in the region.
The project will have a deep and lasting impact on Florida’s economy, bringing
hundreds of construction jobs, and more than 800 permanent jobs in and
around the resort. Sunseeker is anticipated to spark an increase of 300,000
visitors annually to the area.
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In
addition to its service to Punta Gorda, Allegiant currently operates flights
from nearby St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Orlando Sanford
International Airport (SFB) and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
(SRQ) – all within a two-hour drive of Charlotte Harbor. In total, Allegiant
currently moves nearly 8 million leisure travelers in and out of Florida
every year. This nexus between air transportation and hospitality will
afford easy access to the resort location, while capitalizing on the direct-to-customer
sales model which has been Allegiant’s hallmark in its success as an industry-leading,
low-cost airline with a unique focus on leisure travel.
Further
information, such as projected construction dates, will be shared when
available. Initial renderings of the property (including video) are
available here.
Allegiant®
Las
Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in
small and mid-sized cities to world-class leisure destinations. The airline
offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other
travel-related products such as hotel rooms and rental cars. All can be
purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com.
Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown
to more than 80 aircraft and 400 routes across the country with base airfares
less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For downloadable
press kit, including photos, visit: GoFly.us/iiFa303wrtF.
Media
Contact:
Hilarie
Grey
Director
of Corporate Communications
702-853-4625 |
