Hashtag: #FairmontSouthampton
Govt Statement On Fairmont Southampton SDO
The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation “reiterated the strong environmental protections, planning controls, and oversight safeguards embedded within the finalised Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO], underscoring that the SDO balances the island’s environmental responsibilities with the national priority... Read more of this article
Column: Maybury On Fairmont SDO & More
[Opinion column written by Chris Maybury] When the Fairmont Southampton Hotel opened in 1972, it marked the culmination of the largest construction project in Bermuda since the Second World War. The hotel, then known as the Southampton Princess, was an all-inclusive resort with 600 rooms, restaurants and bars, beach facilities, sporting options including... Read more of this article
Premier & Ministers Visit Fairmont Renovations
Premier David Burt and Cabinet Ministers held their weekly meeting at the Fairmont Southampton before touring the property to view the ongoing hotel renovations. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP and Ministers of the Cabinet held their weekly meeting at the Fairmont Southampton property and... Read more of this article
BIU Tour Fairmont Southampton Renovation
Executives from the Bermuda Industrial Union recently joined Westend Properties representatives for a tour of the renovation and construction work taking place at the Fairmont Southampton property. A spokesperson said, “The transformative renovation of the Fairmont Southampton, one of Bermuda’s most iconic resorts, is advancing steadily, marking... Read more of this article
July 15: Fairmont Southampton Career Event
Fairmont Southampton will host a Career Interest Meet & Greet on Tuesday, July 15, from 12.00pm to 7.00pm at the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “As Fairmont Southampton undergoes a historic $550 million transformation, the island’s most iconic resort is calling on Bermudians to be part of its next chapter. “Ahead... Read more of this article
Column: Kim Swan On Fairmont Southampton
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] We stand at a pivotal moment in Bermuda’s journey toward progress, prosperity and fairness for all. Ground has been broken on the long-awaited redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton Princess—a project that represents more than just construction. It is a powerful symbol of renewal, one that promises to create... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Fairmont Groundbreaking
[Updated with photos] Fairmont Southampton is hosting its groundbreaking ceremony this morning [Nov 13]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live video replay is below: Update 6.40pm: Premier David Burt’s full statement follows below: To Cabinet and Parliamentary colleagues, the President... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update
Westend Properties shared an update on the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Work at the site is proceeding as planned – for instance, demolition within the building has begun in anticipation of the extensive overhaul of the hotel interior. The initial shipments of containers of construction materials and equipment... Read more of this article
Column: MP Wade On Fairmont Southampton
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] On Thursday, we finally received the news that we have all been waiting on…the Fairmont Southampton project will get underway within the next quarter. This statement from the Gencom/WestEnd Properties Group is music to many ears. As the government, we had hoped this would have happened sooner, but with... Read more of this article
Premier: Fairmont Financing Has Been Achieved
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt has confirmed that “full financing of the redevelopment project of the Fairmont Southampton hotel has been achieved” and that “the project can now fully commence.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20], Premier Burt said, “As of the close of business yesterday, I am pleased... Read more of this article
BHA On Fairmont Southampton Redevelopment
“This is exciting news,” stated Clarence Hofheins, President of the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA]. “We are delighted to hear that our largest member property, The Fairmont Southampton, will begin its planned redevelopment this October. “The hotel has long been a cornerstone of our destination’s offerings, particularly in providing... Read more of this article
Financing Closes For Fairmont Renovations
[Updated] Westend Properties announced that the “financing for the renovation of Bermuda’s iconic Fairmont Southampton has closed today” and “capitalisation for the entire Southampton project is estimated at more than $550 million.” “While we have had the financing commitments to fully fund this redevelopment in place... Read more of this article
