Kerzner International’s World-Class Atlantis
Brand, An Ocean-Themed Integrated Entertainment Destination Resort, Raises
Hainan Province’s Tourism to New Heights
China’s first Atlantis resort in the city of Sanya has officially opened, culminating
four years of anticipation for a CNY 11 billon (close to US Dollar two billion)
project, developed by owning company – Fosun International and managed by
reputable and global hospitality leisure brand operator, Kerzner International.
Atlantis Sanya promises to redefine holidaymaking and propel Hainan Island into
a new era of world-class hospitality and tourism.
Mr. Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, and other VIPs
raise a toast to the successful launch of Atlantis Sanya at its launch event
held on 28 April 2018.
Atlantis Sanya’s grand opening, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of
Hainan Province Special Economic Zone festivities, was marked by a gala
unveiling event that was attended by Hainan government officials, business
leaders, and international and Chinese celebrities.
“It was a momentous opening celebration befitting a leisure development of this
size and scale,” said Heiko Schreiner, Atlantis Sanya’s managing director. “It
was also a taste of the kind of resort we want Atlantis Sanya to be known for —
one that both amazes and inspires. We look forward to delivering an
extraordinary holiday experience to travelers visiting our resort in Sanya.”
A musical extravaganza created exclusively for Atlantis Sanya’s opening night,
brought the myth of Atlantis to life. It showcased a five-act theatrical,
musical performance that told the spellbinding story of the lost city of
Atlantis and an awe-inspiring fireworks.
Directed by INVNT’s Paul Blurton and with an ensemble of 43 performers, the
production dramatised the adventures of two young lovers named Mimo and Walker
who were swept into the ocean, rescued by magical sea creatures, and taken to
the underwater city of Atlantis. Renowned theatre artist Prinnie Stevens played
the lead role of Queen Atlantia, the lost city’s ruler, who blesses the couple
and sends them off with her message of love, peace, and unity. Twenty drummers
dressed as Atlantian courtiers heralded the arrival of Atlantis to Sanya, symbolising
the resort’s main theme.
As the performance came to a close, a ribbon-cutting ceremony signaled the
start of the spectacular fireworks display. Chinese singer-songwriter, Jane
Zhang, serenaded guests at the outdoor dining area on Atlantis Sanya’s beach
lawn, as fireworks lit up the newest iconic addition to Sanya’s skyline.
Before the gala dinner, Fosun Foundation’s “Sand Art World” exhibition opened
to visitors. The exhibition features 40 Chinese and international artists; and
their take on “Sand Art World: Exploring Social Geometry” which includes
paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, video, computer graphics,
virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and more. Fosun Foundation is
committed to promoting arts and culture to the public. Key parts of the
exhibition will continue to be displayed in public areas of Atlantis Sanya after
its initial two-week run.
Since its founding 26 years ago, Fosun has been committed to fulfilling its
corporate social responsibilities and has devoted itself to the benefit of
society. In the past ten years, Fosun and its member companies have enacted education
and poverty alleviation programs such as the Hainan Province Fosun Guangcai
Education Award Fund that aids poor families and students in completing their studies.
During the grand opening ceremony, student representatives presented highlights
from Fosun’s philanthropic initiatives in Hainan. Fosun Foundation also
announced that it would donate RMB10 million (USD1.592 million) to the Sanya
Education Fund to aid in the development of outstanding teachers, students, and
education programs.
Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, announced that Rural Doctors
Program would fully cover rural doctors in all national poverty-stricken
counties in Hainan Province and support rural doctors in implementing poverty
reduction efforts.
Overlooking the South China Sea, Atlantis Sanya boasts one of the largest
open-air aquariums in the world, The Ambassador Lagoon, a unique underwater
habitat, home to more than 86,000 species of marine life, mesmerising visitors
as they journey to discover the mythical heart of Atlantis. The resort’s 1,314
guest rooms and 154 suites not only offer spectacular island and coastal
vistas, but also serene views of life below the waves, from seven uniquely
designed underwater suites – the first guest experience of its kind in China.
At the heart of Atlantis Sanya is the Lost Chambers Aquarium, which allows
visitors to immerse themselves in the mysteries of the ocean and learn more
about the richness and diversity of its inhabitants.
Guests can also enjoy exhilarating water play at the 200,000-square metre
Aquaventure Waterpark and enjoy interactive sea mammal experiences at Dolphin
Cay and Sea Lion Point. Atlantis Sanya’s wide range of dining options include
21 restaurants, cafes, and lounges, including Bread Street Kitchen and Bar by
world-famous celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and Ossiano Underwater Restaurant and
Bar, which are poised to become Hainan’s top gastronomic spots. For
conferences, events, and meetings, Atlantis Sanya offers an expansive 5,000
square metre MICE facility. The resort also provides families with a playful Miniversity
recreational centre and operates the first AHAVA Spa in the Asia-Pacific
region.
In building Atlantis Sanya, Fosun Tourism and Culture Group envisioned a
high-quality, one-stop tourist destination that caters to families – part of
the company’s mission of helping families live happier lives. Guo Guangchang,
Chairman of Fosun International, sees Atlantis Sanya as a response to the
growing trend of family–focused hospitality, ushering in a new era for tourism
in Hainan and China as a whole.
“We call it ‘FOLIDAY,’ Fosun’s distinctive holiday brand that seeks to take the
tourism industry to greater heights,” Guo said. “At Atlantis Sanya, families
will have everything they want and need for a breathtaking holiday experience.
With something for every family member to enjoy, we’ve designed the ultimate,
multi-generational resort experience, focused on delivering quality family time
and treasured memories that last a lifetime.”
Atlantis Sanya has turned the concept of traditional hotels on its head by
reinventing the complex holiday market. Atlantis Sanya will form a distinct
tourism ecosystem in Hainan as well as play an industry-leading role in
promoting structural reforms of the tourism industry in Hainan in order to
improve the quality of tourism in Sanya and Hainan. From a broader perspective,
Atlantis Sanya is in a class with Shanghai Disneyland and the upcoming
Universal Studios in Beijing in promoting China as a world-class tourist
destination and enhancing the overall tourism industry.
Michael Wale, CEO of Kerzner International, believes Atlantis Sanya will
continue the company’s tradition of providing extraordinary holidays to
tourists from all over the world. Atlantis Sanya joins Kerzner’s flagship
destination Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, as well as The Royal Atlantis Resort
and Residences in Dubai and Atlantis, Ko Olina in Hawaii, both of which are
currently under construction.
“We are delighted to be welcoming Atlantis Sanya into our family as not only
the first Atlantis resort in China, but also a proud first step into the Asia
Pacific region,” said Wale. “Atlantis Sanya is the next generation of Atlantis
resorts, offering a wide variety of guest entertainment experiences.”
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About Atlantis Sanya
Owned by Fosun International and managed by Kerzner
International, Atlantis Sanya is China’s premiere underwater world inspired
entertainment resort destination located in Haitang Bay, Sanya, Hainan
province. This RMB11 billion ocean-themed development occupies a space of
540,000 square metres and has 1,314 guestrooms & suites. It features a
variety of marine and entertainment attractions, including the 200,000-square
metre Aquaventure Waterpark, 86,000 sea creatures in lagoons, and displays at
The Lost Chambers Aquarium that use more than 13.5 million liters of sea water.
It also has a 1,800-seater theatre at Dolphin Cay, state-of-the-art marine
protection and conservation facilities, and a Sea Lion Point. The resort also
offers a wide range of dining options with 21 restaurants, lounges, bars, and
cafes. From 2016, Atlantis has won a number of awards including The Best
Landmark Resort Brand awarded by City Traveler, Most Anticipated Resort in
China awarded by World Traveler, Most Anticipated Hotel 2016-2017, High-End
Hotel Selection & China Must Stay Hotels TOP50 awarded by Voyage, Best
Anticipated Newly Opening Award of Best D.E.S.I.G.N. Hotels awarded by The Bund
and Most Anticipated New Hotel Opening by 21st Century Business Herald. China
Tourism Bureau also selected the resort as an outstanding and preferred travel
project. Just recently, the resort was awarded Most Popular MICE Destination
through online voting by Huixiaoer.com. Atlantis Sanya also received four
prestigious Golden Horse Awards including Asia’s Best Entertainment Destination
Resort, Asia’s Best MICE Destination Resort, Asia’s Best Restaurant — Ossiano
Underwater Restaurant and Bar, and China’s Best Employer.
About Fosun International
Fosun International Limited is a family-focused multinational
company that has been listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange (00656:HK) since 2007. Founded in 1992, Fosun’s total assets
exceed CNY 530 billion (c.US$ 83 billion). With its roots in China, Fosun’s mission
is to create customer-to-maker (C2M) ecosystems in health, happiness and
wealth, providing high-quality products and services for families around
the world.
About Kerzner International
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, is a leading
international developer and operator of destination resorts, ultra-luxury
hotels and residences and innovative entertainment and gaming experiences.
Kerzner’s flagship brand Atlantis, includes Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, a 1,500-room,
water-themed resort on The Palm, overlooking the Arabian Sea and mainland Dubai
and Atlantis, Sanya Hainan in China; and in development, The Royal Atlantis
Resort & Residences in Dubai and Atlantis Ko Olina in Hawaii in the United
States. Under the One&Only brand, Kerzner manages some of the most
top-rated ultra-luxury resorts in the world, located in Mexico, Mauritius, the
Maldives, South Africa, Dubai and Australia. Additionally, Mazagan Beach &
Golf Resort, mazaganbeachresort.com, a 500-room
destination golf and casino resort in Morocco, is also operated by Kerzner. For
more information on our brands, please visit: atlantis.com or
oneandonlyresorts.com. For more information on Kerzner International, please
visit Kerzner.com .
About Fosun Tourism and Culture Group
Fosun Tourism and Culture Group, referred to as “FOLIDAY”, is one of the three
strategic businesses in the group’s “Health, Happiness, and Wealth” ecosystem.
Focusing on global families’ leisure and vacation needs, Fosun Tourism and
Culture Group is engaged in the whole entire industry chain of tourism and
leisure with integration of global resources. It is dedicated to creating a
“Everyday is FOLIDAY” leisure lifestyle. Fosun Tourism and Culture Group’s
portfolio includes all-inclusive resort chain Club Med, Atlantis Sanya, tourist
destination management service provider Albion, entertainment company Fanxiu,
Kid’s learning and playing clubs Miniversity, tailor-made travel service provider Foryou Travel and membership
platform Foryou Club.
About Fosun Foundation
Founded in November 2012, Fosun Foundation is a corporate foundation with Fosun
as the major donor. Fosun Foundation’s projects include: natural disaster
relief; poverty alleviation and helping the physically challenged people;
financial assistance offered for cultural and educational corporate social
responsibility (“CSR”) projects, to young entrepreneurs and for youth
employment and other CSR causes. In recent years, Fosun Foundation mainly
focuses on areas such as culture, education and healthcare. In 2017, the
Foundation made donations to more than 40 CSR projects, with a total donation
of over RMB54 million.
