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INVESTMENT
BAILIE LODGES WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL GROWTH IN ITS PORTFOLIO OF LUXURY LODGES IN LOCATIONS THAT ARE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE EXISTING PORTFOLIO . HOWEVER , AT THIS STAGE , THE BUSINESS IS FIRMLY FOCUSED ON THE INTEGRATION OF THE TIERRA PORTFOLIO INTO BAILLIE LODGES
– MICHAEL MORET-LALLI
Tierra Chiloe scheduled for October 1 , 2022 , there is very robust demand and a very optimistic outlook for the next year . H : What are the further growth plans for Baillie Lodges ? MML : Bailie Lodges will continue to explore opportunities for meaningful growth in its portfolio of luxury lodges in locations that are complementary to the existing portfolio ( Australia , New Zealand and Canada ). However , at this stage , the business is firmly focused on the integration of the Tierra portfolio into Baillie Lodges and the rebuild and relaunch of the iconic Southern Ocean Lodge on Australia ’ s Kangaroo Island ( it was destroyed in the 2020 bushfires ), with the reopening scheduled for October 2023 .
H : How has the Tierra Hotels portfolio performed in the past year , and what is the forecast for 2023 ? MP : The Tierra portfolio has performed above expectation in the past 12 months , and with Chile now completely open to international visitors and the summer season opening for Tierra Patagonia and
H : What is the biggest challenge surrounding success of this deal ? MP : Both the Baillie Lodges and Tierra teams are strongly aligned on the strategy for the business and
Tierra Patagonia
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