{"id":178536,"date":"2025-05-28T02:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T00:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=178536"},"modified":"2025-05-28T02:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T00:29:42","slug":"construction-of-porto-rai-complex-in-ulcinj-begun-new-center-of-luxury-tourism-on-the-adriatic-an-investment-worth-278-million-euros-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/construction-of-porto-rai-complex-in-ulcinj-begun-new-center-of-luxury-tourism-on-the-adriatic-an-investment-worth-278-million-euros-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"CONSTRUCTION OF &#8220;PORTO RAI&#8221; COMPLEX IN ULCINJ BEGUN: New center of luxury tourism on the Adriatic \u2013 an investment worth 278 million euros! (PHOTO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Situated on the longest sand beach of the Adriatic, Velika Pla\u017ea in Ulcinj, construction officially commenced today on the <a href=\"https:\/\/portaraimontenegro.com\/\" title=\"\">Porta Rai Beachfront Hotel &amp; Residences<\/a>, a luxury hotel-residential complex. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by two esteemed international groups &#8211; <strong>Karisma Hotels &amp; Resorts and Dobrov &amp; Family Group<\/strong> &#8211; the prestigious project involves<strong> \u20ac170 million in direct investments<\/strong>, while the total economic impact is estimated at an <strong>impressive \u20ac278 million<\/strong> over the next ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase one will see hotel facilities, residential units, and supporting infrastructure built, while the entire project is scheduled for completion by 2029.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100000184216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OASIS OF PEACE AND LUXURY: <\/strong>Residences, restaurants, spa &amp; wellness center, seven swimming pools, sports courts, children&#8217;s facilities, and an exclusive shopping promenade &#8211; all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/portaraimontenegro.com\/\" title=\"\">Porta Rai <\/a>will be the first five-star hotel-residential complex on Velika Pla\u017ea. Our guests will enjoy full hotel service, a state-of-the-art spa center, numerous restaurants and bars, sports courts, and a wide array of family-friendly amenities,\u201d<\/strong> said <strong>Nemanja Kosti\u0107, <\/strong>Director of Karisma Hotels &amp; Resorts for Europe and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project will also serve a significant uplift to the Montenegrin economy \u2013 <strong>800 new jobs will be created<\/strong>, mostly for local residents, while the development will engage local construction companies and suppliers. Previous projects in Montenegro overseen by the investors saw that over 90% of contractors involved were local partners, and the same approach will be applied here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cOur goal is simple &#8211; to combine the best of global standards with the values of the local community. This project demonstrates investors&#8217; confidence in Montenegro\u2019s long-term potential as a premium, sustainable tourism destination\u201d<\/strong>, said <strong>Dragan Lu\u010di\u0107,<\/strong> Director of Dobrov &amp; Family Group for Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" data-id=\"178539\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-2-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-2-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Porta-Rai-2-300x214.jpg 300w, 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Special attention has been given to preserving the natural environment and the authenticity of Velika Pla\u017ea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project positions Ulcinj as a new port of call for luxury tourism in the Mediterranean, while Montenegro reaffirms its status as an attractive and responsible investment destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>****<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KARISMA HOTELS &amp; RESORTS<br><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karismahotels.com\/\" title=\"\"><strong>Karisma Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/strong> <\/a>is a globally recognized luxury hotel group that owns, operates, and develops an impressive portfolio across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe through various brands including <strong>Nickelodeon Hotels &amp; Resorts, Margaritaville Island Reserve\u00ae\ufe0f by Karisma, Karisma Villas, BOR Hotel by Karisma, and Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma.<\/strong> The group has received numerous top industry awards, including <em>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler\u2019s \u201cTop 30 Hotels in Cancun\u201d<\/em>, the <em>World Waterpark Association\u2019s \u201cLeading Edge Award\u201d<\/em>, <em>Travel Weekly\u2019s \u201cMagellan Awards\u201d<\/em>, and the prestigious <em>AAA Five Diamond and Four Diamond Awards<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BOR-by-Carisma1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100000127460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BOR-by-Carisma1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BOR-by-Carisma1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BOR-by-Carisma1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BOR-by-Carisma1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR THOSE WITH TASTE AND STYLE: <\/strong>Hotel Bor by Carisma in Zlatibor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karismahotels.com\/\" title=\"\">Karisma Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/a> is committed to supporting both its employees and the communities in which it operates, delivering authentic experiences and earning global recognition for its creative and innovative approach to hospitality management.<br><br>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karismahotels.com\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>for more information about Karisma Hotels &amp; Resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DOBROV &amp; FAMILY GROUP<br><\/strong><br><strong>Dobrov &amp; Family Group<\/strong> is a privately owned international business group with over 35 years of experience across a wide expanse of industries. It is a market-leading, family-owned company known for its innovation, drive for positive impact on local communities, and commitment to delivering long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-serbiantimes-info wp-block-embed-serbiantimes-info\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mO9ZE95Sl1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/svetski-ekskluziv-na-zlatiboru-otvoren-najluksuzniji-hotel-sa-5-zvezdica-bor-by-carisma-stigli-i-prvi-gosti-foto-galerija\/\">SVETSKI EKSKLUZIV NA ZLATIBORU: Otvoren najluksuzniji hotel sa 5 zvezdica &#8222;BOR by Karisma&#8220;, stigli i prvi gosti! 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