A Team Committed to Building a Lasting Legacy.After reviewing and analyzing opportunities throughout the Caribbean, ioVest Development LLC, developer of the Ara Macao Resort and Marina, identified Belize as one of the best development opportunities in the Caribbean market. In fact, their early efforts to secure the property have already demonstrated value as the prices of nearby lots have escalated. Their incredible ability to recognize opportunities and move quickly to capitalize on those opportunities is what provides the development with its competitive advantage. Their creative design of the Ara Macao Resort & Marina reflects the diligence and collaboration that is necessary to develop and construct a world-class resort.
The developer has assembled a world-class team of professionals to assist in the development of the project. In addition to the professional staff of ioVest, the developer has secured the services of top architects, engineers, construction managers, marketing firms and attorneys to help execute the development plans. In some cases, the general partner will use experts, who understand the unique issues associated with developing resort property, from both the United States and Belize. Architects, Engineers & Expertise The developer's architectural and engineering teams are prime examples of the strategic collaboration of top US and Belizean firms. The tri-party architectural team of Linden Group, Inc. (US), Strukture Architects, Ltd. (Belize) and Aria Group Architects, Inc. (US), for example, led to the cutting edge design of the Ara Macao Resort and Marina. By studying the topography of the property, they were able to integrate a natural marina, an 18-hole golf course and nature preserve as the backdrop for over 1,000 residential units. The architects also worked closely with Shabica & Associates, a top coastal engineering firm, to ensure that the marina was strategically designed to be sensitive to wave patterns, land erosion and environmental issues. Tunich-Nah Consultants & Engineers, another top Belizean firm, will play a key role in sorting through local development and engineering issues. Marketing and Public Relations at Ara Macao Key marketing and public relations professionals have been selected to assist with Ara Macao’s sales efforts. Advertising and marketing efforts of the project will be coordinated and developed by Atlas Destinations, a leading resort marketing and sales firm. Leaders of Atlas Destinations have worked successfully on similar projects in Costa Rica, Hawaii, Saint Lucia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and throughout every region of the United States. The Ara Macao Legal Team The development will be guided by Handler Thayer, LLP, a Chicago based law firm with substantial international experience. This firm developed advanced asset protection and tax strategies for both the developer and prospective unit purchasers. These advanced strategies will help minimize taxes and maximize asset protection for prospective investors and purchasers. This firm will also assist the developer in developing the legal structure surrounding the master planned community of condominiums, waterfront villas, hotel condominiums and related amenities. |
