Comments on: Column: Importance Of Southampton Princess

By: Truthhertz

Truthhertz — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:24:52 +0000

“I would encourage the OBA to drop the hypocrisy, drop the attacks and get behind making Bermuda’s tourism recovery a reality.”

Why should they? The PLP and their cohorts didn’t drop the attacks or division during the AC and other hotel related initiatives (St. regis etc).

So no Zane, they should act just like you and your Party did when in Opposition.

By: Double S

Double S — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:22:30 +0000

Someone is eyeing up some lucrative construction contracts! Sing, sing!

By: sirjohnsyacoola

sirjohnsyacoola — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:58:14 +0000

A zaney care to discuss the hilton on south shore.
port royal.
dock yard
Berkeley
tcd
800k to unknown entertainer
dancing on tables.
Talk about hypocrisy

By: unknown800k

unknown800k — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:54:23 +0000

A ego mania zane, now report how much was made an americas cup.
CRICKETS…

By: watching

watching — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:13:25 +0000

Many of those who are questioning this project are speaking through a political lens. Most who are thinking objectively and through a lens of what is best for Bermuda will understand that the renovation, and reopening of the largest property in Bermuda can only be beneficial to our country as a whole.
Think of the jobs that will be created during the renovation phase.
Think of the jobs that will be created once the hotel has reopened.
Think of the much needed rooms that will be added to the hotel inventory.
Think of the dollars invested into the economy by all of the above.
Think of how the additional inventory can impact our ability to revive some of the flights to gateway cities.

I understand due to the Morgans Point/Caroline bay debacle that there are hesitations about government guarantees, however, if concessions and guarantees are required to incentivize investors into our hospitality industry, then why are we so reluctant? Yes it may add to our financial responsibilities, but look also at the amount of jobs and people that would be positively impacted and at the revenues that could be generated. We must provide opportunities for the widest cross section of Bermudians. IB is not going to employ everyone, and there are definite employment opportunities in the hospitality sector.

I look forward to the rebirth of the Fairmont Southampton, and I hope that a successful project will be the lead and also contribute to sale of Elbow Beach, construction at Ariel sands, and development at Cambridge. Once we get more visitors in Bermuda, at all of these properties, we will see more monies being spent all over. Also looking forward to the redevelopment at St George’s Club and the marina in St Geo. That will also help the East end.

I think people are looking for an immediate panacea, and that may not exist, but that doesn’t mean we don’t stay focused and chip away where we can.

By: CB2

CB2 — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:01:43 +0000

Dearest Zane,

You letter make me now feel that your company will getting a contract or two for this whole deal. The world is a changing place and tourists are evolving. Younger (under 40) prefer short term rentals as it allows them and family to relax.

You are forcing out a hotel when they ones we have already are empty. Pease stop with build it and they will come. Your grandkids will thank you as I’m sure they do not wish to grow up on an island that has $0.