Emirates has appointed One&Only Resorts, a subsidiary of Kerzner International Holdings, to manage the luxury resort Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area in Australia. This will be One&Only’s second resort in Australia, following the successful rebirth of One&Only Hayman Island in July 2014. From early 2015, One&Only will be able to offer two of the most definitive experiences within Australia, showcasing the range of what the country has to offer. Emirates will continue to retain full ownership of the resort.
“Wolgan Valley is such a special place in Australia. The lists of awards and accolades that the resort has garnered since its opening in 2009 speak to its unique value, and the high quality experience that it offers. We are proud of all that the resort has achieved, but now we feel that it is time to work with a partner to expand the Wolgan experience and take the resort to new heights. We are confident that Kerzner International, under the One&Only brand, is the perfect partner for Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. They not only have the same high service quality standards that we demand of ourselves, but are also innovation-driven, and most importantly, they share thesame vision for the resort as we do,” said Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline.
“Emirates has always been an incredible partner for Kerzner International and I am thrilled to introduce One&Only to Wolgan Valley. It is an amazing resort and this creates the opportunity for One&Only to build on that success as well as that of One&Only Hayman Island in The Great Barrier Reef. These two iconic resorts are perfect locations for Australians for a short holiday as well as a must for any international visitor. Our commitment to Australia is once again strengthened by this partnership and we will continue to focus on the experience for our guests, development of our people, and ensuring that both resorts continue to be the utmost ultra-luxury experience in the country. We are thrilled to be making such a significant impact in Australia, and to be building on the success of the One&Only brand, which has been so well-received by Australians as well as guests from all over the world,” said Alan Leibman, CEO, Kerzner International.
