Posted by: Editor on Oct 20, 2006 – 11:37 AM
newsandinfo Wyndham Nassau Resort and Radisson Cable Beach Resort held a press tour last week to highlight that the transformation of the Cable Beach strip is going as planned.
Both hotels are a part of Baha Mar Development Company’s $110 million capital investment programme which, developers say, will result in the Cable Beach Resort becoming one of the most sought out vacation destinations in the world.
The $80 million Radisson refurbishment project began in August of this year with works that will include the transformation of all guest bedrooms and interior and external public areas including lobby and reception, food and beverage outlets (including the modernization of all kitchens) beach and pool areas.
“The west guest wing of the hotel and public areas have been demolished and the rebuilding works have started in the guest rooms and lobby. In anticipation of the future growth of the Baha Mar project we are continuing to support the employment of over 300 persons who will have been displaced by this renovation,” said the company in a statement.
Renovations and upgrades to 224 standard guest rooms at the Wyndham Nassau Resort’s C tower are near completion and the remaining 33 suites, along with 301 rooms at the hotel’s H and M Towers are due for completion at the end of this year, it said.
The repainting of building exteriors, upgrading of convention and meeting facilities and total refurbishment of pool and beach areas are also expected to be completed by year’s end.
The total 35,000 square foot Crystal Palace Casino has already been upgraded to the tune of some $6.75 million, according to the company. Work is also finishing on the Asian-themed Moso Restaurant, slated to open early November. Renovations on the Twenty-two and Above Club and the Black Angus Restaurant were completed earlier this year.
“Making sure that the Bahamian flavour stays in the hotels, Baha Mar is highlighting Bahamian art in guest rooms and also local Androsia fabric will have a big role to play in the resort’s décor. The Bahamian art was acquired through the development’s ‘Call to Artists’ competition held earlier this year” the statement said.
Baha Mar said it has already hired a number of qualified Bahamian professionals who presently fill key positions and are instrumental in the major transformation that is taking place.
The statement continued: “Baha Mar will continue to raise the standards of resorts in the Caribbean. The multi-billion dollar project will feature prestigious hotel brands that are internationally renowned, including St. Regis, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotel and Caesar’s Hotel. The project also features a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course and of course Baha Mar partners with Harrah’s Entertainment for its casino operation.”
Source: The Tribune