"The Wollerau, Switzerland-based closely-held company bought 110 acres (450,000 square meters) of land in Zablace, near the historic town of Sibenik, for 60 million euros and plans to purchase an additional 40 acres to develop a luxury resort with hotels, villas, shops and a marina, as well as a clinic and a school," Jean-Paul Uldry from the Swiss company was quoted as saying in an interview in Zagreb earlier this week.
"He is now looking for investors for the future resort with as many as 2,500 beds and has toured the area with Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who he hopes may also take part in the project," Bloomberg reports.
"Spokeswoman for Pitt Cynthia Prett-Dante in Beverly Hills, California didn’t immediately respond to phone calls and e-mails from Bloomberg News seeking comment.
"We are looking for investors and assessing offers," Uldry was quoted as saying.
"Croatia is the greatest place to invest in tourism in Europe right now. It’s clean, safe, with skilled people and excellent infrastructure."
Construction of the resort may start next year.