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Wild Eco Retreats

West Africa's Resort Spa Channels the African Wild

— July 24, 2009 — Eco
Scottish-based design consultants, Treasured Dreams, is one of the world’s leading treehouse design and construction companies, and they have been aspiring to create one of West Africa’s leading eco holiday resort and spa.

The aim of the project is to create the next most sought-after destination for exclusive sunny short hall vacations for European residents as well as a luxury spa, five star hotel and numerous exceptional dining alternatives. The resort will feature about 75 villas and 200 residences and combines a destination experience with luxurious facilities.

All suites feature luxurious en-suite bathrooms, multimedia DVD players, satellite TV, and coffee/tea making facilities; each villa comes with its own private Jacuzzi that over looks the river.

The Hotel Spa has been designed with the surrounding landscape in mind. The interiors reflect the natural colors of the African landscape, with the work of local artists adding colorful highlights.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-tourism - The rise in eco-tourism presents opportunities for creating sustainable and environmentally friendly vacation destinations like the Wild Eco Retreats.
2. Luxury Escape - The Wild Eco Retreats offers a luxury escape for European residents looking for exclusive sunny short hall vacations.
3. Treehouse Living - Treasured Dreams is one of the world's leading treehouse design and construction companies, and the use of treehouses as accommodations presents new and unique lodging options.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Luxury eco-resort and spa establishments like Wild Eco Retreats go beyond conventional hotels and create a sustainable and unique experience for guests.
2. Construction - Design and construction companies like Treasured Dreams that specialize in eco-friendly structures and treehouses have a growing market in the hospitality industry.
3. Tourism - The growth of eco-tourism, particularly in exotic destinations like West Africa, presents significant opportunities for businesses in the tourism industry.
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