Limassol, 21 October 2021 – It has just been announced that Anolia Holdings Ltd, part of leading international investment and real estate development company Allea Group, has appointed the renowned project management company, Hill International, to provide project and construction management services for its upcoming flagship mixed-use project in the cosmopolitan city of Limassol.
Paving the way for design innovation while utilising the latest cutting technologies and emphasising the importance of holistic living, Allea Group leads the way in the world of investment and real estate development with its progressive and forward-thinking approach. Drawing upon extensive experience and the knowledge of a wide pool of industry experts, every new project of the group raises the bar to offer the most innovative solutions for luxurious modern-day living.
The upcoming development, set to become the new luxury ‘it’ destination on the island, is one of the most prominent, green, and sustainable developments in Cyprus and will feature a 5* hotel, Grand Hyatt Limassol, a residential tower, gated community villas, and an array of premium facilities, all presented in a “city within a city” bespoke concept.
With a premier seafront location on a Blue Flag beach, the project is spread across 10 hectares of lush parkland. It features the 300-key (with 42 suites) hotel, Grand Hyatt Limassol, which will be directly managed by the leading international hotel operator, Hyatt. Its building will consist of a 6-floor East wing and a 7-floor West wing connected by a grand lobby. The hotel will provide amenities such as three restaurants, premium spa and fitness facilities, a kids club, a multifunctional ballroom with state-of-the-art audiovisual and entertainment technologies, a fully equipped business center, and a personalized concierge service.
Located immediately above the hotel, the 24-floor residential tower will offer apartments with infinite 360-degree views of the Mediterranean coastline and surrounding mountains. The tower will also feature a designated amenity space for residents and will provide a private entrance with 24/7 security and underground parking, an infinity rooftop swimming pool and kid’s pool with sun loungers, a wellness bar and a fresh local Mediterranean herb garden, a lounge area, a business center, a library, a cinema room, and a kid’s playroom. The development will also include gated community villas whose residents will enjoy lush landscaping and long promenades, as well as kids’ playgrounds, outdoor sport facilities, a dedicated yoga and meditation area, and complete privacy in a secure environment.
Under the new contract, the Hill International team will provide project management services for both, pre-construction (including design review) and construction stages (including project controls, contract administration, claims management, construction supervision, commissioning, and licensing), of the development.
“We are delighted to collaborate with such prominent partners of international renown,” says Allea Group’s General Manager, Anton Samokhvalov. “Hill International will help make our vision a reality as we push boundaries to create a totally unique environment for Cyprus standards, with a focus on superior quality and green sustainable living where wellbeing and a connection to nature are paramount.”
“Cyprus has always offered an authentic Mediterranean experience,” explains Panos Efstathiou, Hill International Country Manager for Cyprus and Head of Advisory Services for Southern Europe. “This ambitious project captures that experience and enhances it with a green, luxurious destination with views around every corner. Our role will be to ensure that the resort Anolia Holdings Ltd envisions is the resort delivered to guests and residents.”
Manolis I. Sigalas, Hill’s First Vice President & Managing Director for Southern Europe mentions that “This is a distinctive development that will elevate Cyprus’ position as a destination for high-end tourism in the eastern Mediterranean. We are honored to be selected by Anolia Holdings Ltd as their PM partner and delighted to see our operations in the country grow further with such a significant project.”
Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf Ghali adds, “Visitors are flocking back to luxury destinations like this resort as we continue to recover from the pandemic. Delivering this project and similar projects to the level our clients expect is a particular area of expertise for Hill, and our team will bring the best practices and lessons learned from our resort work around the world to achieve Anolia’s goals for the resort.”