In The News

2009 | 2008

US$32 MILLION TRANSFORMATION FOR CASA DE CAMPO

October 2009 - The complete transformation of the Casa de Campo Hotel accelerated in mid September as the December opening fast approaches. The two phase project encompasses initially the transformation of the main areas of the hotel and about a third of the rooms. Approximately US$25 millions are being invested in this first phase by Casa de Campo parent company, the Central Romana Corporation. Following the 2009-2010 high season, the remaining rooms will also be upgraded for an investment estimated at US$32 million.

The design of the new central area was entrusted to designer Mayra Gonzalez teamed up with architect Rafael Selman of Selman & Asociados Arquitectura in combination with architect Simon Lopez, the project general coordinator. Gonzalez and Selman have taken full advantage of the natural beauty of the Caribbean with their characteristic minimalist approach, with Gonzalez successfully implemented at Minitas Beach and at the Cygalle Spa. Natural materials like antiqued marble, coralina stone and oak wood will be featured in the new grand spaces. These elements create an impression of extreme simplicity and clean lines.

DYE FORE DRIVING RANGE TO OPEN THIS WINTER

October 2009 - Casa de Campo's second driving range is slated to open this winter. The range is part of the construction of the last nine holes in the resort that will bring the total to ninety holes.

CASA DE CAMPO'S AND TEETH OF THE DOG WORLD RANKING IMPROVES

October 2009 - Golf magazine's October 2009 issued the magazine's "Top 100 Golf Courses in the World". Teeth of the Dog it is ranked No.42, up one notch from the 2007 ratings. Like wise, Golf Digest magazine's October 2009 issued the magazine's "75 Best Golf Resort in North America" where Casa de Campo ranked No.32.

September 2009 - Golf magazine's September 2009 issue has listed Casa de Campo's Teeth of the Dog Golf Course as the 8th in the "50 Greatest Golf Courses of the last 50 Years" and the only course listed outside of the USA in the Americas.

MARINA HOSTS PRESIDENTE CUP

March 2009 - The III Presidente Cup Sailing Regatta concluded with 17 sailboats participants. The event was organized into three categories with the A Class competing for the Presidente Cup, while the B and C Class competed for the Spinnaker/Gennaker and non-Spinnaker/non-Gennaker respectively.

OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF LOS ALTOS

February 2009 - BAP Development officially inaugurated their stunning Los Altos apartments, overlooking the breathtaking hole 18 of the Dye Fore Golf Course. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officially by BAP Development president, Willy Bermelo, the Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia and Costasur vice president Alfonso Paniagua as well as special guests.

The initial phase of the 116-luxury apartments complex of Los Altos represented an investment of US$113 million by the developer. In the second phase of Los Altos the developer is offering two projects currently under construction: Flats and Villas at Dye Fore. These residences, built to the exact standard of one of Miami's leading developers, offers owners some interesting residential as well as investment opportunities in Casa de Campo given the rent ability of this unique product offering one, two and three bedrooms flats and lofts. Aside from the breathtaking panoramic views in this priviledge location, the innovative design and high-end construction of Los Altos combines the comfort of an upscale residence in a maintenance-free environment with all the amenities of the most complete resort in the Caribbean.

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