Rob Jarrett Speech – Cape Verde Foundation Event
Boa Tarde, my name is Rob Jarrett and I am the Chairman of The Resort Group PLC who is responsible for building, so far, 5 Hotels in Cape Verde, amongst other companies that it owns.
I have created a lot of job opportunities for the Cape Verdean community, so as an example, approximately 98% of people that I employ in Cape Verde are Cape Verdean. I am a businessman and entrepreneur but I am also a philanthropist and I am strong believer in helping those in need. That is the principle reason for The Resort Group establishing The Cape Verde Foundation.
Reuters Global Thought Leaders Series – Committed to Cape Verde
Establishing a new holiday destination on an international scale isn’t a simple task. It takes vision, commitment and an unwavering determination for success. In a market flooded by flash in the pan developers and emerging “holiday hotspots” that fail to stand the test of time, it is a challenge to discover and create a lasting legacy that truly captures the imagination of holidaymakers worldwide. Speaking to international news organisation, Reuters, The Resort Group PLC explains…
In The Press – The Resort Group PLC Transforming Cape Verde
Panorama – an independent publication distributed within The Times on Monday 5th November 2018, takes an in-depth look at Cape Verde and how The Resort Group PLC is transforming tourism within the ten-island archipelago. The tropical archipelago increasingly attracts Foreign Direct Investment in all areas of the economy, but particularly infrastructure development, tourism, and maritime operations. Increasing Tourism Cape Verde has plenty to offer people of all ages and budgets, with foreign direct investment…
Founder of The Resort Group awarded highest honour of Merit Medal
The President of the Republic of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca, has awarded founder and chief executive of The Resort Group PLC, Rob Jarrett with Second Class Merit Medal for his unwavering positive contribution and investment to the country. Jarrett has been awarded the accolade for not only his contribution to the economic and social development of the country, but also the creation of hundreds of jobs. The honour, which is one of the…
Cape Verde in the Press
We recently commissioned research that found that 50 percent of UK holidaymakers don’t know where Cape Verde is. One of the best kept secrets of the travel industry, Cape Verde has so much to offer holidaymakers with its year round sunshine, unspoilt beaches and activities from whale watching through to kite surfing – it really does have something for everyone. It’s been a busy few months… last December we invited a number of UK journalists…
Media Statement
12 July 2016 The following statement is in response to the BBC Panorama programme ‘Pensions Rip Off’, which aired at 20.30 on Monday 11th July 2016. The Resort Group PLC takes the matters raised extremely seriously. It expects any company that it works with, whether owned or a third party, to operate to the highest standards and to comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. There are clear policies and training in place to ensure…
The Resort Group Breaks Ground at White Sands Hotel & Spa
Planned touristic development in Boa Vista to attract overseas property investors Derby, UK – 16th December 2015 – Property investors looking for a new buy-to-let opportunity might want to consider purchasing a property on a hotel complex in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. The island has just been given a significant boost after The Resort Group announced it would start building White Sands Hotel & Spa, with a groundbreaking ceremony chaired by Cape Verdean Prime…
The Resort Group CEO Awarded ‘Tourism Merit Medal’ in Cape Verde
Rob Jarrett recognised for contribution to tourist development Derby, UK – 22nd September 2015 – Rob Jarrett, the founder and CEO of overseas property developer The Resort Group, has been awarded the Tourism Merit Medal by the Municipality of Sal in Cape Verde. The new honour officially and publicly recognises Rob’s positive contribution to tourist development on the island of Sal. Mrs Dirce Évora, Chairperson of Sal City Council, presented the award at a…
Dunas Beach Resort Launch Event
The Resort Group hosts memorable pre-opening event for exclusive guests 29th October 2014 – Property developer The Resort Group put on a glittering launch event on 24-27th October to celebrate the completion of MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa in Sal, Cape Verde. Hundreds of people, from property investors and sales agents to partners involved in the construction, enjoyed getting a first glimpse into the five-star, all-inclusive resort. The Resort Group’s…
The Resort Group’s MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort Signs Agreement with Leading Travel Brand
Exclusive Deal Boosts Return on Investment for Cape Verde Property Owners Derby, UK, 23rd September 2014 – Respected property development brand The Resort Group Plc has today announced that it has signed a major deal with a world-leading global travel brand. This latest move sees the unnamed leisure group take a high percentage of pre-paid rooms at the MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa on Sal Island, which opens on 1st November 2014. This multi-million…