Two More New Hotels Coming Soon

Contact: Rose Marie Harris

Discussion on plans for the development of two new resorts will commence shortly between the Ministry of Tourism here and the companies involved in the construction and management of the properties.

Last week, the owners announced that construction on the two properties - a 300-room convention hotel to be managed by Marriott and a 150-room luxury boutique hotel to be operated by either Mandarin International of Hong King or Legacy hotels of Canada – should begin before the end of this year. The new properties will adjoin the Hyatt and Rose wood Hotels on the Pigeon Island causeway in Gros Islet.

Commenting on the announcements, Tourism Minister Honourable Menissa Rambally suggested that the investments demonstrate a high level of investor confidence in Saint Lucia’s long-term future as a quality tourism destination despite the current challenges facing tourism within the region.

“It certainly seems positive, based on the press release that was issued last week, that these two resorts will more than likely be coming on very shortly and we may see the start of construction before the end of the year as indicated.”

The two properties are expected to operate on the EP plan at five star level and Miss Rambally thinks that and the addition of internationally renowned hotel brands such as the Mariott will significantly strengthen the island’s position in the international tourism market arena. 

The Minister says with Saint Lucia now positioned as a total quality destination, these proposed development will do much to compliment the tourism package being offered.

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