Developing Destinations

BLUE CREST IS COMMITTED TO QUALITY DESIGN AND LOCAL CULTURE.

Blue Crest Development is a consulting and development firm founded by Michael R. Greve. For over 20 years, Michael has enhanced destinations by focusing on creating feasible, financeable, and operationally sound projects. Blue Crest is involved in projects ranging from beachfront resorts to eco-tourism ventures and cruise ship destinations.

Blue Crest’s projects are distinguished by the involvement of world-class partners. The firm maintains business relationships and financial partnerships with international hotel companies, cruise lines, governments, development finance institutions, and commercial banks.

As a consultant to governments and investors, Blue Crest adds value through investment analysis, deal structuring, project finance, and infrastructure planning.

The firm is committed to improving life in the communities where it works. The Veragua Rainforest Foundation leads rainforest conservation efforts, financing University of Costa Rica biologists’ work and residence in the mountain reserve. 

Veragua is a literal living laboratory where biologists focus on species preservation and monitoring in the precious rainforest that is the most frog diverse area in Mesoamerica. The foundation educates 30,000 annual visitors about the rainforest and supports neighboring schools by providing backpacks, books, and educational materials.

Core values: professionalism, reliability, and integrity

Highlights:

  • Boutique development firm specializing in the Caribbean
  • Over 20 years of international finance experience
  • Expertise in investment analysis and planning
  • Direct relationships with senior regional stakeholders
  • Creativity in design and deep experience in management of architects and land planners