The Ayre Group and Nikki Beach Hospitality Group Partner to Bring 263-Key Nikki Beach to Antigua

Lucia Penrod, Co-founder, CEO and Owner of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group and Calvin Ayre, Chairman of the Ayre Group) — Photo by Nikki Beach Hospitality Group

Ayre Group and Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle hospitality company, announced their partnership to open Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua, which will also feature a beach club - Nikki Beach Antigua- as well as branded, private Nikki Beach Residences.

The details of the resort were unveiled at agroundbreakingceremonyon Jolly Beach, the location for thenewdevelopment.The mile long Jolly Beachislocated on the island's beautifulwest coast,an immaculate exampleofone ofAntigua's 365 powdery-white sand beaches.TheUS$400m+ development will beanimmediateneighbourto theJolly Harbour community.

Nikki Beach Hospitality Groupprides itself on providing guests with an unrivalled and distinctivebarefootluxury lifestyle experience.The properties featurecutting-edge architecture, contemporary dining, indulgent Nikki Spa services and signature entertainment, creating anatmosphere that caters to those seeking both high and low energy offerings.

Nikki BeachResort & SpaAntiguawill become a marketing anchor for the broader tourism destination of Antigua andcatalyse local private investment.

The property will boaststate of the art facilities including 82hotel roomsand suites,181 luxury branded residences ofup tofour bedrooms,comprisingstudios,apartments, and beach-frontvillas of varying sizes, with a total of 263 resort keys reflecting 876 guest beds on-site.Additionally, owners of thebranded residences will be able to participate in a rental program.

Besides the iconicbeachclub with itsownboat drop-off point, there will befiveadditional food and beverage outlets on-site as well asextensivehealth and wellness areasincluding Tone Gym and Nikki Spa. This will alsoincludecryo, hyperbaric, hydrothermal, red-light, and IV therapy rooms, an aquatic centre, andanexclusiveresidence owner'slounge withaprivate gym.

Thecombination ofworld-classfacilities nestled in breathtaking natural beauty will make Nikki BeachResort & SpaAntiguaand the Nikki Beach Residencesa high-end destination for guests and residence owners alike.

The Antigua resort has been designed by HKS Architects andROAM Interior Design (formerly HKS Hospitality Interiors),two of the world's leading design firms for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment industries. A hallmark of HKS'saward-winningwork is their attention and sensitivity to the influences of local culture, natural resources, local communities, and the spirit of the location.

A significant investment will be made in the resort'sdevelopment and the expectation is that around 300long termjobs will be created on the island along witha similar number ofshorter-termconstruction jobs.During construction, a diverse workforce will berequired for the project and once operational the resort will createsignificantfull-time employment, resulting fromthe expectedhigh levels of occupancy.Local supplierswill expand to cater for the resort's operational needs, as well as to independently service a higher volume of tourists throughout the region.The construction workforce will as far as possible be sourced locally, where theappropriateskills are available, and the development team will be looking to utilise as much of the Antiguan supply chain as possible in terms of workforce, subcontractors, and suppliers.

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