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Lake Okanagan welcomes first lakeside condo-resort to Vernon, BC
Strand Lakeside Resort resort-residences now openFor Immediate Release
July 02, 2008
VERNON, BC: Strand Lakeside Resort, Vernon’s most luxurious lakefront
resort with beachfront facilities, is now open as a four season
destination facility on Lake Okanagan. SL Resort Management Corporation
(SLR) has engaged an experienced resort manager, Bellstar Hotels &
Resorts, to manage and operate Strand.
Strand promises to offer Vernon’s premier lakeside condo-resort
experience through Bellstar’s multi-faceted resort management and
operations program.
Al Penner, a principal with SLR says “It is a distinct pleasure to
bring a world class destination resort to the Vernon area. The superior
quality of finishing proves that the Okanagan is home to many fine
trades and craft people. We have every confidence that Bellstar will
provide services equal to the quality of construction.”
“Strand Lakeside Resort promises to be a luxurious escape for families
on Lake Okanagan for many years to come,” says Ed Romanowski, President
& CEO of Bellstar.
"The Vernon area is fortunate to have attracted new investments in
higher end resorts,” says Tourism Marketing Leader for Tourism Greater
Vernon, Michelle Jefferson. “The opening of Strand Lakeside Resort adds
another dimension to our accommodation mix and expands the choices we
can now offer our visitors."
The first phase of Strand Resort includes 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom condos
set on the shores of Lake Okanagan. Each of the 104 units are fully
furnished, spacious and ideal for week-long stays. The condos feature
professionally-designed custom furnishings and accessories, including a
full kitchen with high end appliances and granite countertops, a wine
fridge, indoor/outdoor gas fireplace, balconies/patios, a full dining
and sitting room and separate bedrooms. Common services and amenities
include full-service concierge, private sandy beach access, a marina
with 51 slips, a swimming pool and hot tub, roof top amenities with
panoramic views of the lake and valley, and a stunningly landscaped
courtyard, complete with fire pit and water feature.
Bellstar manages and develops destination resorts and boutique hotels
in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains and in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
and Coastal Regions. Bellstar has been retained to facilitate the
interior furniture and décor design and procurement and rental
operations, marketing and property management. www.bellstar.ca
For more information on Strand Lakeside Resort visit www.strandresort.com
Media Contact:
Jessica Harcombe
Media Relations/Marketing Specialist
Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
T: 403.695.3453
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