- The brands include the Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which will have
its first resort in South America;
JW Marriott, which is expected to be one of the brand's first
all-inclusive hotel in the world; as well as the Rock in Rio,
Autograph Collection, the first hotel with the festival's
brand.
- The three hotels are expected to have more than 1,100 of the
highest-standard rooms and estimated MARAEY investment of
approximately US$ 360 million. The
project is expected to generate 16,000 jobs during the building
phase and attract over 300,000 direct tourists
annually.
RIO DE
JANEIRO and PLANTATION,
Fla., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- MARAEY, Brazil's principal sustainable
tourist-residential enterprise, today announced that it has signed
an agreement with Marriott International, Inc., to build three
distinct hotels in Maricá, Rio de
Janeiro. The projects are strategically located to create an
international tourist destination focused on sustainability and
innovation, as well as high-end service and experiences.
Situated just 45 km from Rio de
Janeiro, the three-hotel complex is anticipated to mark the
introduction of the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand to
Brazil and South America. In addition, the planned JW
Marriott is expected to be one of the brand's first all-inclusive
hotels in the world. The innovative Rock in Rio, Autograph
Collection, is slated to be the first thematic hotel bearing the
name of the popular festival that attracts thousands of fans.
Marriott International's Chief Development Officer for the
Caribbean and Latin America region, Laurent de Kousemaeker,
noted, "We are excited to announce the agreement with
Iniciativas e Desenvolvimento Imobiliario Brasil for three
hotels within their vast Master Project in Maricá, which will
undoubtably transform the eastern part of Rio in the coming
years. In addition to the quality of the projects and ideal
beachfront locations, we were impressed by the developer's passion
and commitment to raise awareness around environmental
sustainability, sociocultural issues, and education, which aligns
with our values."
With MARAEY's estimated investment of approximately US$360 million, the properties are expected to
feature more than 1,100 rooms, generate more than 16,000 direct and
indirect jobs during the building phase, and create over 3,500
positions once operational. An Economic Impact Study, developed by
Abacus Group, indicated the hotels will catalyze economic and
tourism expansion in Rio de
Janeiro state and Brazil,
with a projected 300,000 direct and 150,000 indirect visitors per
year.
According to Emilio Izquierdo,
Chief Executive Officer of MARAEY, "This agreement reinforces our
commitment to create a tourist center of excellence just a short
distance from Rio de Janeiro, in
Maricá. Each hotel has complementary visions and the highest
quality infrastructure, an exclusive leisure experience, comfort,
and well-being by the sea and the lagoon, surrounded by the
exuberant nature of the region. Also, in association with these
Marriott hotels, we anticipate developing 244 exclusive
branded residences (villas, duplexes, and apartments). Their
unique architecture, quality construction, and services will
undoubtedly become South America's
most exclusive first and second-home residential development."
A haven for guests to focus on their holistic well-being, the JW
Marriott is anticipated to feature 120 guest rooms, some offering
more than 2,500 square feet with large patios and swim-up pools, as
well as 164 branded residences measuring up to 6,000 square feet.
Showcasing all-inclusive, thoughtful programming, the hotel will be
situated at the edge of Marica´s lagoon and hills and is expected
to showcase a variety of entertainment spaces including
restaurants, gyms, shops, pool areas, a spa, and a sports club.
Rock in Rio, Autograph Collection – part of Autograph Collection
Hotels, a collection of diverse and dynamic independent properties
championing individuality, offering immersive moments that leave a
lasting imprint for guests – will bring the experience of the one
of the biggest music and entertainment festivals in the world to
life. The complex is anticipated to have 912 rooms in a beachfront,
nearly one-kilometer structure, and a variety of distinct
entertainment that have been carefully crafted for remarkable
memories. Among the anticipated attractions are open-air shows by
renowned artists, indoor and outdoor recreational sporting
activities, wellness areas, and a convention center.
Roberto Medina, President and
Creator of Rock in Rio, is thrilled to provide a structure worthy
of the City of Rock. "Rock in Rio goes beyond music, it is a true
park of experiences, and having a brand themed hotel has always
been a dream of mine. Through Rock in Rio, Autograph Collection, we
will provide all the expertise and care that we have with the
festival to this new venture. We will be even closer to our fans,
creating unique connections any day of the year in a place that
will be magical. I'm sure that everyone who visits the property
will take away memories for a lifetime, just as the festival
does."
Leading the project to bring the three hotels and branded
residences to life is the Abacus Group, an international
architecture and urbanism consultancy firm. "It has been an
exciting experience to develop this unique tourist and residential
proposal for MARAEY, always focused on the highest parameters of
sustainability, innovation, construction and quality, including an
impressive range of experiences for future guests and residents,"
said Daniel Miguel, CEO of Abacus
Property Development.
Construction of the properties is expected to begin in the
second half of 2023. For more information, please visit
www.maraey.com
About MARAEY
The most innovative and sustainable
tourist-residential project in Brazil, the IDB Brazil-conceived MARAEY is
being developed in the Sun Coast, Maricá, and has as fundamental
assets the protection of the environment and investments in
academic research, with the participation of some of the main
institutions in the country, appreciation of the local community,
in addition to economic development.
The project will create the second-largest RPPN in Rio de Janeiro state's restinga forest
(the fifth in Brazil) within the
development's 840 hectares, whose building land occupancy is only
6.6%. MARAEY is a signatory of the UN Global Compact and has
already received globally-recognized awards - such as the 2021
U.S. Green Building Council for Latin America and the Americas Property Awards
2022 for mixed used development for Brazil - the BIOSPHERE seal, in addition to
the Sustainable SITES Initiative GOLD, and Geo Foundation for
Sustainable Golf pre-certifications.
Based on Sustainable Development principles – ESG, private
investment expected to be approximately US$
2.1 billion, with US$ 1.3
billion in tax collection and generating over 56,000 jobs in
the first 14 years (building and consolidated sales). The annual
operation's collection is expected to be over US$ 191 million and generate 36,000 jobs once
MARAEY is fully operational.
Together with Marriott and Rock in Rio, world-leading brands
such as BMW, SegurPro, Mapfre, and Siemens keep up with MARAEY's
development, as does the family of the beloved Brazilian tennis
player Maria Esther Bueno. In
addition to the tourist and residential projects, with over 8,000
high-standard new homes, the complex will also have a hospitality
and high-gastronomy university, hospital, international school, a
shopping center, an 18-hole golf course, and an international
equestrian center.
About Marriott International
Marriott International,
Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda,
Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,200
properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and
territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses
vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers
Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For
more information, please visit our website
at www.Marriott.com, and for the latest company news,
visit www.MarriottNewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us
on Facebook and @MarriottIntl
on Twitter and Instagram.
About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of
Marriott International's luxury portfolio of brands and consists of
beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the
world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of
Marriott International, J. Willard
"J.W." Marriott, who prioritized his own
well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by
his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW
Marriott properties offer a haven designed to allow guests to
focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and
revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that
encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the
fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott
hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide that
cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking
experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful
connections and feed the soul. Visit JW
Marriott online, and on Instagram
and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud
to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel
program from Marriott International. The program offers members an
extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences
on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled
benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status
recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the
program,
visit marriottbonvoy.com.
About Autograph Collection Hotels
Autograph
Collection® Hotels advocates for the original,
championing the individuality of each of its over 270 independent
hotels located in the most desirable destinations across more than
45 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion,
inspired by a clear vision, soul, and story that makes it
individual and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else.
Hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on
design and hospitality, Autograph Collection properties offer rich
immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint. For more
information, please visit www.autographhotels.com, and explore on
social via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be inspired by
immersive moments that are #ExactlyLikeNothingElse. Autograph
Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®,
the global travel program from Marriott International. The program
offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands,
exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments™ and unparalleled
benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To
enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit
marriottbonvoy.com.
About Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio was created to
give voice to a generation and promote unique and innovative
experiences. In 1985, the event was responsible for putting
Brazil on the route of
international concerts. Breaking audience records in each edition
and generating positive impacts in the countries where it takes
place, it has established itself as the largest music and
entertainment festival in the world. Aware of the brand's
disseminating power, today Rock in Rio is guided by being an event
with the purpose of building a better world for happier, more
confident, and empathetic people in a healthier planet.
The globalization of the brand began in Portugal, Lisbon, in 2004, where the event still takes
place today, followed by Spain
(Madrid) and the United States (LasVegas). At Rock in Rio,
the numbers keep growing. Over 10.5 million visitors have already
passed through Cities of Rock in these 22 editions. In 38 years,
the festival has conquered the world and become a veritable park of
experiences, but far beyond that, it has grown and expanded its
activities, always looking towards the future.
By adopting and encouraging practices that support the
collective, Rock in Rio values the construction of a better world
and joins companies that have the same vision and guideline. In
2013, it was recognized for its achievements when it received the
ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events certification. Since the first
edition, it has generated 237,000 direct and indirect jobs and,
together with its partners, has invested more than BRL 110 million in different projects, covering
topics such as sustainability, education, music, forests, among
others.
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