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Rosewood Unveils Festive Holiday Events
Rosewood Bermuda is set to celebrate the festive season with a range of exciting events, including holiday dining, a Christmas luncheon, and a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Party. Holiday Group Dining A spokesperson said, “From December 6 to December 24, get into the festive swing around family, friends or coworkers at the property’s Island... 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
BTA Statement On Bermudiana Announcement
“While we are disappointed that the anticipated 110 units at Bermudiana Beach Resort will no longer be added to our hotel stock, we remain committed to promote Bermuda’s hospitality offerings,” the BTA said. This follows after Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch announced that a “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana... Read more of this article
Bermudiana Resort To Convert To Rentals
A “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has confirmed, adding that “by December of this year, this new proposed direction will see 94 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built... Read more of this article
Princess Ranks 6th In 2024 Condé Nast Awards
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was ranked sixth in the Atlantic Islands by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting its outstanding service and guest experiences. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the top 20 in the World Resorts... 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
Pitt-Clarke & Ratteray-Smith Earn Scholarships
The Bermuda Hotel Association awarded the Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarships to Najee Pitt-Clarke and Jaz Ratteray-Smith. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] is very pleased to announce the recent awarding of the Annual Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarship to the following... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Sponsors Bermuda Pride
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is sponsoring this year’s Bermuda Pride events, which will take place from August 28 to September 1. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club are proud to once again commit as a gold sponsor of Bermuda Pride, taking place August 28th to September 1st, 2024. “The hotel will host the... Read more of this article
