Castries, Saint Lucia – April 28, 2025 – Saint Lucia is poised to welcome the Caribbean’s largest hotel development, following the unveiling of the ambitious $1.3 billion A’ila Resorts project at the Caribbean Investment Summit 25 in Antigua.
Representatives of A’ila Resorts, a newly approved Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) project, presented the multi-phase Saint Lucia-based development to an elite audience of regional governments, global investment migration firms, international due diligence providers, and multilateral organizations. The five-day summit, themed “CBI Pathway to Economic Prosperity—Creating Resilient Economies Through Sustainable Development Investment,” marked a critical platform for introducing transformative projects aimed at redefining investment in the region.
During a detailed presentation, A’ila Resorts revealed its fast-moving development timeline, noting that construction is already ahead of schedule with several phases being executed concurrently.
Phased Development Rollout:
Summer 2025:
TheLifeCo: A globally acclaimed wellness resort featuring 65 luxury rooms.
2026 Launches:
The Blue Zones Shopping Center
A’ila Palm: A 153-room family-friendly hotel
21 Restaurants
A’ILA Spa & Fitness Center
Blue Zone Residences: 29 units with 47 rooms
2027 Launches:
A’ila Cove: A 320-room adults-only hotel
Sunset Residences: 156 units offering 312 rooms
Luxury Villas: 90 units providing 395 rooms
Zenith Art & Conference Center: A state-of-the-art venue with 2,000-person capacity
An integral highlight of the development, the Mount Pimard Public Beach Park, is already 70% completed and is expected to become a major attraction for both visitors and locals.
The project is spearheaded by Global Capital Caribbean LLC and USCEM Group LLC, both subsidiaries of the Texas-based Atlas Group of Companies. With over five decades of international experience, the Atlas Group is ranked 64th on the ENR Top 250 International Contractors List and has successfully executed major projects across healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and urban development sectors worldwide. The group currently manages a $5 billion portfolio across multiple continents.
USCEM Group LLC’s qualification as a contractor for the U.S. EXIM Bank and UK Export Finance (UK EXIM Bank) provides further financial assurance for the robust delivery of the A’ila Resorts project.
The launch of A’ila Resorts is expected to be a transformative catalyst for Saint Lucia’s economy, further strengthening the island’s reputation as a leading destination for high-value sustainable investment and tourism.
