PUNTA GORDA, Fla., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, dozens
of Florida business leaders,
dignitaries and Allegiant Travel Company 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.
"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.
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: http://ow.ly/j9ts30eF6lo.
Allegiant®
Las
Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on
linking travelers in small 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: http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF.
Media
Contact:
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