ONE&ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND, AUSTRALIA OPENS
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Australia’s new ultra-luxury private island resort, One&Only Hayman Island has started welcoming guests – the iconic resort is reborn as part of the exclusive One&Only collection after an $80 million dollar investment. The opening was marked by Alan Leibman, Chief Executive Officer, Kerzner International, and Mark DeCocinis, President and Chief Operating Officer, One&Only Resorts, who joined Seng Huang Lee, Executive Chairman, Mulpha, the owner of the resort, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the first guests arrived.
“A new era has begun at this iconic Australian resort as we introduce One&Only Hayman Island to the world. The transformational refurbishment combined with One&Only’s innovation and commitment to delivering an extraordinary level of service will redefine luxury travel in Australia,” said Lee.
“We are excited to begin welcoming guests to One&Only Hayman Island, our first resort in the Asia Pacific region. The combination of this incredible private island in the Great Barrier Reef, the significant investment of $80 million made by our fantastic partners, Mulpha and our own One&Only team dedicated to providing guests with amazing experiences through our unique brand of service, represents an exciting addition to the luxury Australian travel market. We are confident that the new One&Only experience will bring more Australians and international guests alike to the Great Barrier Reef,” said Leibman.