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Westend Statement On Southampton SDO
Westend said they would like to “set the record straight and address some ongoing misconceptions” about the development application for the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “In response to recent comments in the media about the revised Southampton SDO application, Westend would like to take this opportunity to set the record... Read more of this article
Fairmont Propose Reduced Development Plan
Saying the aim was to “address the feedback,” the owners of the Fairmont Southampton said they have “succeeded in reconfiguring the site plan to address the concerns,” and submitted a new application in which the maximum height of buildings was reduced from 6 storeys to 4 storeys, the number of proposed new units was reduced... Read more of this article
Photos: Hamilton Princess New Board Rooms
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club held an Open House event to showcase their four newly created Executive Board Rooms – Tea Rose & Tea Rose Terrace, Lemon Grove, Heron’s Nest and Turtle Bay — which are located in the Fairmont Gold wing on the second floor. Related Stories Hamilton Princess Promotes Collington... Read more of this article
Minister Clarifies Info On Bermudiana Resort
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch clarified that the Hilton Hotels is not part of the Co-Developer Group for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE [Mil], ED, JP, MP, wishes to correct inaccurate information that was inadvertently shared during... Read more of this article
Elle Names ‘Island Rose’ Best Hotel Scent
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club and Lili Bermuda’s collaborative fragrance, ‘Island Rose’, has been named the Best Hotel Scent by Elle Magazine, who described the scent as a “representation of what a vacation in Bermuda would be like.” Nerisha Penrose, Beauty Commerce Editor, ELLE Magazine, said of the perfume: “There’s a hint of... Read more of this article
Video: Fairmont Southampton Career Fair
Fairmont Southampton is holding a career fair and “anyone with experience in the trades – including electricians, plumbers, carpenters and masons – is encouraged to apply.” The career fair will continue today [June 2] and is being held in the lobby of the Fairmont Southampton today from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Related Stories Video: Fairmont... Read more of this article
Princess Receives ‘Best Of The Best’ Award
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Top Hotel and Luxury Hotel. A spokesperson explained that the Best of the Best award winners “are among the top one percent of the eight million listings on Tripadvisor, signifying the highest level of excellence... Read more of this article
Rosewood Bermuda On Community Stewardship
Rosewood Bermuda share “several key developments in its mission to empower a resilient, thriving community that will be the foundation of a better future, from the communities that share the island, to the storied heritage sites and museums, to the beauty of the island’s natural ecosystems.” A spokesperson said, “The resort recruits... Read more of this article
BHA Supports Fairmont Southampton Investment
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] said it is “expressing its full support for the proposed investment in the Fairmont Southampton.” A spokesperson said, “The aims of the BHA are to increase the number of air visitor arrivals to Bermuda, increase the overall national hotel occupancy and improve the return on investment to hotel investors. “The... Read more of this article
Williams & Burrows Complete Leadership Program
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that its Leadership Development Program [LDP] has produced two new Bermudian managers to join its Leadership Team. A spokesperson said, “Tah-mi Williams and Jaquan Burrows, both 26 years old, completed the hotel’s intense 18-month long program, as of May 5th. Tah-mi Williams, Hamilton Princess &... Read more of this article
Consultation Deadline For Hotel SDO Extended
[Updated] The public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] has been extended to Friday, May 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development... Read more of this article
Marina Nights At Hamilton Princess Returns
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club released their schedule of May activities, starting with this week’s return of the Marina Nights event. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is chock full of May activities, starting with this week’s return of our infamous Marina Nights! “Kicking off on Friday, May 5th, with a special... Read more of this article
Business Leaders Explain Support For SDO
Some of the island’s business leaders have voiced their support for the proposed redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton property. “Business leaders have indicated that both the reopening of the hotel and the construction of tourism and residential units are integral to solidifying Bermuda’s appeal for corporate head offices and success... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & 360: Petition Presentation
People gathered this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. 360 degree view of people gathered Following the gathering, a spokesperson for... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Gathering To Present SDO Petition
[Updating] People are scheduled to gather at 10.30am this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton, and we will provide live updates as able. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. Live... Read more of this article
Video: Chris Maybury On Fairmont SDO
Speaking in advance of the Town Hall held last night [April 25], Chris Maybury addressed some of the concerns about the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] and also explained some of the benefits of the proposed development. The Town Hall was very well attended, with the seats inside appearing to be full. It was open to in-person attendees... Read more of this article