Latest News
The signing of a new Master Agreement with Ecipsa Group, Argentina’s leading residential developer, to develop 10 new projects in Brazil reflects the powerful expansion of Crystal Lagoons in Latin America’s largest economy and one of the world’s top ten. With this agreement, the multinational water innovation company now has 55 projects at various stages of development and negotiation in the country.
These developments will transform Brazilian cities, bringing the idyllic beach lifestyle with monumental crystalline lagoons surrounded by white sandy beaches suitable for swimming and water sports. The projects will allow residents and visitors to enjoy the tropical lifestyle year-round, redefining the nautical experience and providing a safe, natural environment for various activities such as swimming, sailing, paddle surfing, and kayaking.
This Master Agreement is the second Crystal Lagoons to sign with Ecipsa in Brazil, following the success of the first agreement focused on developing real estate, hybrid, and Public Access Lagoons®, also known as PAL® development, projects in the state of São Paulo, the country’s most important region, whose capital is the fourth-largest city in the world.
Brazil, one of Crystal Lagoons strategic markets in Latin America, has witnessed sustained growth in alliance with leading local developers. Among the most emblematic projects are “Brasil Beach Cuiabá Home & Resort,” in Mato Grosso, where the country’s first crystalline lagoon is located, and the luxurious second-home complex “Ponta da Figueira,” developed in collaboration with Melnick-Even, one of Brazil’s most prominent real estate developers.
PAL® complexes stand out for their versatility and are ideal settings for significant events such as concerts, fairs, exhibitions, and weddings. They offer unparalleled scenic beauty thanks to their monumental crystalline lagoons with turquoise waters, illuminated at night to create a magical atmosphere. The projects can also incorporate Eco-Heated Lagoons technology, which allows lagoons to be heated without energy so they can be used year-round, even at night.
Crystal Lagoons drives the transformation of the entertainment industry with its Public Access Lagoons® model, also known as PAL® developments, which once again took center stage at IAAPA Water Park Week, the premier global entertainment industry fair. Organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), this event brought together over 1,000 exhibitors from 100 countries, including real estate developers, resort operators, theme and water park managers, architects, and other industry leaders, all eager to explore the most innovative trends, highlighting the incorporation of crystalline lagoons and water parks into hotels, resorts, and residential spaces.
The multinational was invited to showcase the impact of its revolutionary PAL® model, which redefines entertainment destinations by bringing an idyllic beach lifestyle steps away from homes in the middle of the city. These developments, accessible to all through ticketed entry, also provide ideal spaces for large-scale events with unparalleled scenic beauty, such as concerts, exhibitions, and weddings. They are surrounded by a monumental turquoise-water crystalline lagoon, white sandy beaches, and leisure-oriented infrastructure that lights up at night, creating a magical and unique atmosphere.
A standout example is Evermore Orlando Resort, just steps from Disney World and Universal Studios, which received the Best of Meetings Today Awards 2024. This accolade, highlighting the best global destinations for events and tourism, recognized Evermore’s ability to transform Orlando’s entertainment offerings, solidifying its status as an industry icon. Additionally, it served as the venue for IAAPA’s annual directors’ dinner, underscoring its significance within the sector.
“Participation in IAAPA Expo reaffirms the value of PAL® complexes, which not only bring the beach experience anywhere but also enhance the profitability of amusement parks, malls, and other destinations by attracting thousands of visitors with cultural, entertainment, and service activities,” said Iván Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales at Crystal Lagoons US Corp.
Beyond its impact on the entertainment industry, PAL® projects are recognized for their eco-friendly approach. An average one-hectare lagoon consumes 40% less water than a park or green area of the same size, 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course, and can use any type of water. Crystal Lagoons® amenities consume only 2% of the energy required by conventional pool filtration systems and use up to 100 times less chemicals than a traditional swimming pool.
Crystal Lagoons continues to push the boundaries of innovation by developing new high-impact technologies. The company opened a new area of innovation focused on enabling sustainable cooling for data centers while climate-controlling monumental crystalline lagoons. These lagoons will feature conventional beach zones and heated areas, reaching temperatures of up to 35°C, ensuring their use year-round, even on the coldest nights.
The Crystal Lagoons project in the United States, Evermore Orlando Resort, in the heart of Orlando, has been awarded the prestigious Best of Meetings Today Awards 2024. This recognition, granted by the influential magazine Meetings Today, honors the most outstanding global events and hospitality destinations, highlighting their ability to provide unique and memorable experiences that redefine industry standards. Strategically situated just steps from Disney World and Universal Studios, Evermore Orlando Resort has established itself as an iconic project in the most visited destination in the United States, which attracts over 75 million tourists annually.
This complex, one of Florida’s largest and most innovative tourism developments, owes its success to the monumental 8-acre crystalline lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology. This amenity has revolutionized Orlando’s tourism and corporate offerings. With its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, the lagoon creates a paradisiacal environment, offering an unprecedented idyllic beach lifestyle. It has become a strategic venue for hosting meetings, conventions, and special events.
The Best of Meetings Today Awards highlights how Crystal Lagoons amenity is transforming the events, hospitality, and entertainment industries by combining aesthetic beauty, functionality, and sustainability, setting a new standard for destinations of this kind. The crystalline lagoon serves as a multifunctional hub, offering recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and windsurfing, allowing visitors to enjoy a tropical beach lifestyle in the heart of Orlando. At the same time, it incorporates spaces specifically designed for business and events.
Surrounding the lagoon is Orlando’s first Conrad hotel, a luxury brand of the Hilton chain, with more than 10,000 rooms and various homes, villas, and apartments. In addition, there is an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, one of the greatest golfers in history.
2024 has been a record year for Crystal Lagoons in Egypt, with 45 projects at different stages of development and negotiations. The multinational innovation company, founded by scientist Fernando Fischmann, has secured new projects, consolidating its presence in the country, the company’s largest market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
On the country’s North Coast, Sodic, Madaar Development, and Q Developments have completed major second home projects, including Caesar Bay, Azha North Lagoon, and Q North.
In addition, Crystal Lagoons is in advanced negotiations to develop Public Access Lagoons® projects, also known as PAL® complexes, accessible to all through ticketed entry, and are set to revolutionize city lifestyles and bring beach life to the doorsteps of Egyptian households.
“Crystal Lagoons projects add value by enabling the development of second-line beach projects on the North Coast and the Red Sea as well as in Cairo, which can take advantage of the good climate the region enjoys all year round,” said Miguel Angel Cabañas, regional director of Crystal Lagoons.
The most unique projects in Egypt include Citystars Sharm El Sheikh and Azha Ain Sokhna, the largest lagoons in the country, measuring 11.3 ha., and 11.97 ha., respectively.
Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, a city without a coastline, will now have an idyllic beach life thanks to the first project signed by Crystal Lagoons in this state. This new operation adds another chapter to the success story in the United States of this multinational innovation company founded by the scientist Fernando Fischmann. The US is the company’s main market worldwide, with more than 275 projects at different development and negotiation stages.
The project will feature a 4.8-acre crystalline lagoon surrounded by white sandy beaches. It will have a private area reserved for residences and tourists staying at a luxury hotel, confirming the impact on the hospitality industry of Crystal Lagoons. On the other hand, it will have a public access area, accessible to all through ticketed entry, which will have all the features of the Public Access Lagoons® model, also known as PAL® developments. For this reason, it will be a hybrid complex equipped with extensive commercial, entertainment, and sports infrastructure, as well as terraces, restaurants, parks, a wedding peninsula, a children’s area, and other amenities.
The project, called Oak Hills, forms part of an agreement with Contender Development, Broadstreet, Inc., and Blue Lagoon Development LLC. to develop four complexes in the state.
“The Crystal Lagoons® at Oak Hills will provide exceptional, safe and enjoyable recreational spaces for all ages. We’re excited to create a destination that will not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also become a focal point for the entire region”, says Joseph Baldassarra, president of Broadstreet.
“PAL® developments and Crystal Lagoons® technology have become very attractive projects worldwide, so we are confident that this complex will be a success”, explains Ivan Manzur, Senior VP of Sales, Crystal Lagoons US Corp.
PAL® projects are environmentally friendly as they reduce the carbon footprint of tourism and transportation by more than 40%, reducing travel to coastal destinations by around 50%. In addition, they also offer event venues with unparalleled scenic beauty.
Crystal Lagoons is revolutionizing the global shopping mall industry with its disruptive technology, which integrates leisure, retail, and idyllic beach life in one place. Its new project in Colombia, Kristal Mall, is the largest shopping mall in the Colombian Caribbean and the country’s first Shopping Resort. It blends entertainment and shopping around a monumental 5.3-acre crystalline lagoon with turquoise waters as its centerpiece. This innovative project addresses the global challenge of reinventing malls, transforming them into multifunctional destinations that attract a new generation of visitors.
Located in Cartagena de Indias, Kristal Mall spans 296 hectares and features a leasable area of 110,000 m². Powered by Crystal Lagoons in association with AED and Arquitectura & Concreto, this cutting-edge complex will offer a wide range of amenities, including high-end stores, restaurants, terraces, a cinema, an amusement park, a 150-room hotel, offices, apartments, healthcare centers, and an event venue designed for weddings, concerts, and large-scale shows.
Its main attraction will be the crystalline lagoon, developed under the Public Access Lagoons® model, also known as PAL® developments. The lagoon will bring the tropical beach lifestyle to this tourist city, which historically lacked high-quality beaches. Visitors can enjoy various aquatic activities, such as swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, and more, redefining the region’s commercial and entertainment landscape.
PAL® developments, accessible to the public through a ticketed entry, stand out for their versatility. They are ideal venues for mass events such as concerts, fairs, exhibitions, and weddings. Their unparalleled scenic beauty is highlighted by monumental crystalline turquoise water lagoons, which light up at night to create a magical atmosphere. Infrastructure such as theaters, terraces, domes, and climate-controlled esplanades ensures year-round events, regardless of the season.
Kristal Mall is part of one of Latin America’s most extensive agreements between Crystal Lagoons and AED, a leading Colombian real estate company. This strategic agreement includes 11 projects in key regions such as the Eje Cafetero, the Andean Region, and the metropolitan area of Bogotá.
