Phoenix Global provides management services and strategic advice to the hospitality, destination resort, meetings and leisure industry.
Phoenix Global provides management, leadership and counsel on the resolution of complex leisure development and strategic management challenges. We utilise the trusted and respected experience of our professional management team who have a track record of delivery of successful large-scale global tourism projects.
Led by Ian R. Douglas, we have worked extensively in the UK, South Africa, Singapore, the USA, UAE, Europe and the Indian Ocean Islands. Key projects include Atlantis The Palm in Dubai; Mazagan Beach Resort in Morocco; the Singapore Sentosa Integrated Resort bid; and in Cape Town: One&Only Resort, the Cape Town International Convention Centre, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World and various other projects.
The significance of Phoenix: “Having always been part of my personal family heraldry, the phoenix is principally associated with the philosophy of renewal and the influence of the sun. Phoenix, for me, is about the power of large scale tourism-related projects that have the to ability to transform and renew the communities in which they exist. It is the development of these types of projects that inspires and energises me.”
Ian R. Douglas – Managing Director
Our experience is strong and unique in the establishment and development of large scale tourism projects. Some illustrative examples of key projects follow below:
Mazagan
Atlantis
One&Only
Working closely with the Chairman of Kerzner International, Sol Kerzner, on all new developments undertaken by the company and the daily running of the organisation, including sourcing and assessment of new opportunities. In addition, oversaw the coordination of all planning and development of new properties for Kerzner through the Atlantis, One&Only and Mazagan brands. Working in the UK, USA, the UAE, the Bahamas, Europe, South Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, Morocco and Mexico including many business scouting trips to other key markets.
Leadership, coordination and management of the bid to the Singapore Government for the development of an US$3.4-billion Frank Gehry-designed international destination resort in Singapore on Sentosa Island. Kerzner International partnered with Singapore property giant, CapitaLand, in submitting this bid.
The Singapore casino project tenders attracted the largest and most competitive bids ever received. The comprehensive bid addressed all aspects of this major project: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, concept and project design, construction scheduling and project management, resort programming, partnership development, operations planning, problem gaming management and probity.
Leading the establishment of the Cape Town International Convention Centre Company to build an international convention centre in Cape Town. Management of: company formation, professional team competitive tender and contracting, funding procurement, construction and project management, operator negotiation and contracting, hotel partner procurement, government liaison and general management.
Representing Kerzner International and the Kerzner family estate in the challenge to build a new campus at the University of Johannesburg for the School of Tourism & Hospitality. Establishment of a world-class public education facility with capacity for 1,000 students, the STH was largely funded by Kerzner as a bequest to tourism education in South Africa.
Leadership and assembly of the successful bid to the local government and city for the development of a film studio in Cape Town, covering all aspects of the competitive tender: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, project design and construction scheduling.
Leading the establishment of SunWest International and the assembly of their successful bid for the Cape Town Casino License, including the ZAR2-billion GrandWest Casino Project.
Leadership and coordination of all aspects of the competitive tender: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, concept and project design, construction and project management, resort programming, partnership development, operations planning, problem gaming management and probity.
Working closely with the Chairman of Kerzner International, Sol Kerzner, on all new developments undertaken by the company and the daily running of the organisation, including sourcing and assessment of new opportunities. In addition, oversaw the coordination of all planning and development of new properties for Kerzner through the Atlantis, One&Only and Mazagan brands. Working in the UK, USA, the UAE, the Bahamas, Europe, South Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, Morocco and Mexico including many business scouting trips to other key markets.
Working closely with the Chairman of Kerzner International, Sol Kerzner, on all new developments undertaken by the company and the daily running of the organisation, including sourcing and assessment of new opportunities. In addition, oversaw the coordination of all planning and development of new properties for Kerzner through the Atlantis, One&Only and Mazagan brands. Working in the UK, USA, the UAE, the Bahamas, Europe, South Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, Morocco and Mexico including many business scouting trips to other key markets.
Working closely with the Chairman of Kerzner International, Sol Kerzner, on all new developments undertaken by the company and the daily running of the organisation, including sourcing and assessment of new opportunities. In addition, oversaw the coordination of all planning and development of new properties for Kerzner through the Atlantis, One&Only and Mazagan brands. Working in the UK, USA, the UAE, the Bahamas, Europe, South Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, Morocco and Mexico including many business scouting trips to other key markets.
Leadership, coordination and management of the bid to the Singapore Government for the development of an US$3.4-billion Frank Gehry-designed international destination resort in Singapore on Sentosa Island. Kerzner International partnered with Singapore property giant, CapitaLand, in submitting this bid.
The Singapore casino project tenders attracted the largest and most competitive bids ever received. The comprehensive bid addressed all aspects of this major project: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, concept and project design, construction scheduling and project management, resort programming, partnership development, operations planning, problem gaming management and probity.
Leadership, coordination and management of the bid to the Singapore Government for the development of an US$3.4-billion Frank Gehry-designed international destination resort in Singapore on Sentosa Island. Kerzner International partnered with Singapore property giant, CapitaLand, in submitting this bid.
The Singapore casino project tenders attracted the largest and most competitive bids ever received. The comprehensive bid addressed all aspects of this major project: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, concept and project design, construction scheduling and project management, resort programming, partnership development, operations planning, problem gaming management and probity.
Leading the establishment of the Cape Town International Convention Centre Company to build an international convention centre in Cape Town. Management of: company formation, professional team competitive tender and contracting, funding procurement, construction and project management, operator negotiation and contracting, hotel partner procurement, government liaison and general management.
Leading the establishment of the Cape Town International Convention Centre Company to build an international convention centre in Cape Town. Management of: company formation, professional team competitive tender and contracting, funding procurement, construction and project management, operator negotiation and contracting, hotel partner procurement, government liaison and general management.
Representing Kerzner International and the Kerzner family estate in the challenge to build a new campus at the University of Johannesburg for the School of Tourism & Hospitality. Establishment of a world-class public education facility with capacity for 1,000 students, the STH was largely funded by Kerzner as a bequest to tourism education in South Africa.
Leadership and assembly of the successful bid to the local government and city for the development of a film studio in Cape Town, covering all aspects of the competitive tender: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, project design and construction scheduling.
Leading the establishment of SunWest International and the assembly of their successful bid for the Cape Town Casino License, including the ZAR2-billion GrandWest Casino Project.
Leadership and coordination of all aspects of the competitive tender: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, concept and project design, construction and project management, resort programming, partnership development, operations planning, problem gaming management and probity.
Leading the establishment of SunWest International and the assembly of their successful bid for the Cape Town Casino License, including the ZAR2-billion GrandWest Casino Project.
Leadership and coordination of all aspects of the competitive tender: legal, financial, HR, marketing, PR, concept and project design, construction and project management, resort programming, partnership development, operations planning, problem gaming management and probity.
Ian’s experience in the global tourism industry spans twenty-five years working with companies such as Kerzner International, Sun International, SunWest and SK Hospitality. His core competencies include:
View Ian’s CV and linked in profile
“Ian’s management style is extremely accessible and he is a hands-on efficient administrator.
He has all the traits and experience you would look for in a hospitality industry executive, having worked on various projects from inception to stabilised operations. Ian is a self-starter and a great communicator who can handle difficult situations appropriately. He has strong administrative skills, is a creative problem-solver and his instincts are invariably sound.
Ian has always been someone I could depend on to get a job done. He is both reliable and thorough in whatever task is assigned to him.”
Sol Kerzner
Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Kerzner International Ltd
Sun International Ltd / Sun International South Africa Ltd / Southern Sun Ltd.
Phoenix Global acts as an extension to our clients’ executive management teams, with an exceptional degree of dedication and passion. We operate with an informal, bespoke approach - backed by rigorous administration - open communication, and access to a broad and collaborative network of global specialists.
We prefer to partner with clients that desire a collaborative approach. This enables us to diligently understand our clients’ leisure development challenges and work efficiently to provide enduring solutions that deliver.
All the services we offer are driven by:
Twenty-five years’ experience in the global leisure industry
Creative and innovative solutions
Delivering added value to all stakeholders
Focus on project management and efficiency
Offering individual, specialized and tailor made service
Considered and clear solutions that align with project objectives