German Company To Re-develop Fort Thomas Hotel

Fort Thomas Hotel – St. Kitts Photo By Erasmus Williams Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis December 17, 2008 (CUOPM) A German company is expected to re-develop the former Fort Thomas Hotel property into a Radisson brand. Minister of State for …

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St. Kitts – Nevis PM Hopes Four Seasons Resort To Open Soon

Four Seasons Resort Nevis - Hurricane Damage

Four Seasons Resort Nevis – Hurricane Damage

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 20, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said his Federal Government will work with the Nevis Island Administration to ensure that the Four-Seasons Resort becomes operational within the quickest possible time.

Prime Minister Douglas accompanied by the Premier of Nevis, Hon. Joseph Parry toured several areas on Nevis affected by the passage of Hurricane Omar.

“We have to wait and see the full assessment of the damage to the Four Seasons. One thing that was very, very clear when we toured with the general manager, is that he had quite a bit of hope and expressed the desire for the management to get back the hotel as quickly as possible to a state of normalcy,” said Prime Minister Douglas at a post tour press conference.

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St. Kitts Marriott Resort Offers Floridians Special Rates

St. Kitts - Nevis Marriott Resort

St. Kitts – Nevis – Marriott Resort Hotel

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
July 29, 2008 (CUOPM)

The St. Kitts Marriott is introducing reduced room rates and American Airlines discounted airfares for Florida residents.

According to Centredaily.com Business section, “due to economic hardship and increasing gas prices, travel has become a luxury most Americans cannot afford.”

In response to the demand for affordable travel options, the St. Kitts Marriott Resort has reduced room rates for Florida residents to US$99 per night and supported an initiative with American Airlines to offer discount airfare for travel from Miami.

“Concerns about the economy and increases in airfare costs are making it impossible for travelers, even for Florida residents who are so close to the Caribbean,” said Simon Bell, Director of Marketing for the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Simon Bell.

“This sale will provide those residents with an affordable Caribbean vacation option, despite the difficult times,” said Belle.

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World Cup Cricket Benefits St. Kitts – Nevis Hotel

Ocean Terrace Inn - St. Kitts - Nevis

Ocean Terrace Inn – St. Kitts – Nevis Hotel

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
July 21, 2008 (CUOPM)

Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) is reporting higher revenues and improved profits in 2007.

The parent company, TDC, which made pre-tax profit of EC$15.3 million in 2007, said OTI, a 71-room and 8 condominium hotel, benefited tremendously from the ICC Cricket World Cup matches that were staged in St. Kitts during that year.

“This along with management’s success at winning’s back former corporate customers resulted in higher revenues and improved profits compared to last year.  Several initiatives were taken that resulted in solid cost saving in other areas despite high maintenance and utilities costs,” said the TDC Group report.

The company said its TDC Airline Services Ltd in St. Kitts made a loss last year following a small profit in 2006. The loss was incurred despite management’s best effort and increased revenues from the Western Union businesses.

TDC Airline Services Nevis Ltd also had a very challenging year in which it again sustained a Net Loss.

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