Press Release: Old Bahama Bay
August 14, 2001
WEST END, Grand Bahama Island -- Brian A. McLaughlin has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West
End Resorts Ltd., the development company of Old Bahama Bay, a new residential, resort and marina community. The
former CEO, Kenneth Olson, is retaining a seat on the Board of Directors and is an Old Bahama Bay property owner.
In addition, Michel Neutelings has joined Old Bahama Bay as the new General Manager for the development's 47-room
luxury resort, The Inn at Old Bahama Bay and the 72-slip full-service Marina.
Mr. McLaughlin brings 27 years of residential and resort community development experience to Old Bahama Bay. He
has been involved in the planning, design, development, operations and disposition of numerous resorts, recreational
and residential projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean including 28 large-scale resorts, recreational,
and residential communities, 9 hotels and timeshare operations, 16 resort villa operations, 5 commercial centers
and 15 individual residential projects.
Old Bahama Bay is pleased to have the extensive background that Mr. McLaughlin provides to spearhead the next phase
of its development. This impressive parcel is approximately 2000 acres adjacent to phase one which is planned to
include signature golf courses, a private airport, marina expansion, residential home sites, villas and hotels.
As a member of the Urban Land Institute for the past 20 years, Mr. McLaughlin has served on its Residential Development
Council, Recreational Development Council and the Florida District Council. He is currently Assistant Chairman
of ULI's Recreational Development Council, (Gold). He has been active in a variety of community organizations and
serves on various boards.
Mr. McLaughlin received his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass. He
studied law at Boston College and Suffolk University Law Schools in Boston, and received a Master of Science from
The George Washington University. He received his M.B.A. degree with distinction from Harvard Business School.
The Inn at Old Bahama Bay's New General Manager
Michel Neutelings' experience provides the resort at Old Bahama Bay with a style and operational savvy that will
secure its position as one of the top Caribbean luxury resorts. With a bachelor degree from the Center International
de Glion in Montreux, Switzerland, Michel brings to this project his knowledge of the luxury resort market and
a multitude of marketing experiences with prestigious associations such as Relais Chateau and Leading Hotels of
the World.
Mr. Neutelings' expertise is well suited for The Inn at Old Bahama Bay's discerning guests. His previous experience
with five star properties in the Caribbean and around the world provides The Inn at Old Bahama Bay with a General
Manager that understands the level of service and amenities the client expects. Many years of general management
positions at unique top resorts including, Parrot Cay - Turks and Caicos, K Club - Barbuda, La Cheneviere - Normandy,
France, and Hotel Guanahani - St. Barthelemy has provided Mr. Neutelings with the nuances of island resort management
and the working knowledge to handle any situation providing the ultimate satisfaction in the guest experience.
The Inn at Old Bahama Bay is expanding with the opening of a multi-level oceanfront pool, including an infinity
lounging area overlooking the beach and the ocean. By year end, guests will enjoy exercising in the state-of-the-art
fitness center, conducting business in the spacious meeting areas, and exchanging vows in the pristine gazebo set
on a jetty overlooking the Atlantic. The resort prides itself on creating a ``barefoot elegance'' atmosphere while
retaining its flavor as an ``out island style'' destination on Grand Bahama Island.
For more information on Old Bahama Bay, visit our website at http://www.oldbahamabay.com
or E-mail: info@oldbahamabay.com. See the new photo gallery and a complete
list of press releases on the About Us page under the PR/MEDIA heading, (User ID - OBB, Password - westend).
Dreams become reality at that perfect piece of the world.
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