Luxury Hilton resort breaks ground in Orlando

A new resort coming to Central Florida broke ground near Disney, 11 March. Construction of the 433-room Conrad Orlando hotel was launched by US real estate developer Dart Interests, marking the start of the first phase for Evermore Orlando, a billion-dollar, 10,000-room resort set to open in 2023. In addition to Conrad Orlando, the resort complex will feature a large-scale community of homes for vacation renting and operating with hotel-quality standards. The resort will surround a 20-acre tropical beach complex and an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons®. “We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Conrad Orlando, coming one step closer to welcoming our first guests in summer 2023,” said Christopher Kelsey, president of Dart Interests. Conrad Orlando at Evermore will be managed by Hilton Management Services and will 3,716sqm of indoor meeting space and numerous dining options. A golf course and bay and a two-storey Boathouse that will serve weddings and private events. Spa and fitness activities such as yoga, meditation and hydrotherapy will be offered in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Upon opening, the hotel will operate with Hilton CleanStay, Hilton’s standard of cleanliness and disinfection in properties around the world. “We are pleased to mark the groundbreaking milestone of Conrad Orlando as we grow our portfolio across the Americas and in key locations globally,” said Nils-Arne Schroeder, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to creating a dynamic reflection of Orlando with our development and construction partners that will draw and inspire travellers from around the world.”