Tom LaTour Starts LaTour Signature Group
Former Chairman and CEO of Kimpton Hotels
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 5, 2008. Tom LaTour, renowned hotelier, vintner and restaurateur is placing his signature touch on the booming second home market in Mexico.
The former Chairman and CEO of Kimpton Hotel Group, has launched LaTour Signature Group, a joint-venture enterprise with ResortCom Elite that will transform luxury vacation experiences at select five-star fractional resort properties throughout North America and Mexico. The exclusive Olamar property in Cabo San Lucas marks the company's foray into Mexico's thriving shared ownership vacation travel industry.
"Our objective is to provide life-enhancing memories for high-end vacationers at exquisite properties," says La Tour, a hospitality veteran known for creating boutique properties with chef-inspired restaurants in vibrant urban locales.
Olamar is a private residential enclave currently under construction just steps from Cabo San Lucas' secluded Monuments Beach, with a pristine view of Cabo's iconic Los Arcos arch. Fractional ownership of elegant, fully furnished three- and four-bedroom beachfront residences are now selling from the mid $300,000s for one-eighth interest, and whole ownership of oceanfront villas from $2 million. With the first phase expected to be ready for occupancy in June 2008, owner benefits will include: infinity-edge swimming pool, spas, fire pits, outdoor bar and restaurant, fitness center, lounge and direct access to a secluded swimming and surfing beach. For more information, visit www.olamarliving.com.
Working first with developers of private residence clubs, and then ultimately the owners, LaTour Signature Group will deliver hand-picked and exceptionally trained resort staff, highly personalized concierge services and world-class leisure, recreational and health and wellness programs, as well as privately stocked wine cellars and other one-of-a-kind culinary experiences from cooking classes to excursions to local farmers markets.
In addition to Olamar, LaTour is in negotiations with other Mexico projects in Rosarito and Ensenada, Los Cabos (Loreto) and Playa del Carmen, as well as other emerging ski, golf and oceanfront locations throughout North America and the Caribbean.
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