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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
SDO Petition To Be Presented On Friday
[Updated] BEST is inviting people to “present the people’s petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton” on Friday morning. Update 3.10pm: A spokesperson said, “The Fairmont Southampton SDO Protest will now just be taking place at 10:30AM on Friday, April 28th at The Cabinet Office. We hope this will make it easier for people... Read more of this article
Developer On Fairmont Southampton SDO
“Recent statements from those who are opposed to the SDO application for the Fairmont Southampton property have contained some inaccuracies,” Westend Properties said, adding that “it’s important to clear up any misconceptions.” A spokesperson said, “Recent statements from those who are opposed to the SDO application for... Read more of this article
Column: Ben Smith On Hotel SDO & More
[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] When my family moved to Southampton five decades ago, we had a clear view of the then-Southampton Princess being built. I was a baby then so of course I don’t remember first-hand, but what I do fondly remember is the hotel becoming an important part of my upbringing. With my father, Hubert Smith... Read more of this article
