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Grenada sets sights on eco and luxury push
April Hutchinson
The Caribbean island of Grenada is to see a significant boost to its luxury room stock with the arrival of Silversands Grenada, a new 43-suite hotel on Grand Anse beach. It is the first new hotel to open on the beach for 25 years, has already become a member of Leading Hotels of the World and has “the longest pool in the Caribbean”, measuring 100 metres.
Owned by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawirisand, who said he “fell in love with the island” as soon as he arrived, Silversands will also have nine villa residences for sale. Sharon Bernstein, Grenada Tourism Authority’s UK director, said: “This luxury boutique hotel, the first to open on the award- winning Grand Anse beach, adds to the prestige of the island, and underscores the destination’s commitment to quality and innovation. We are really looking forward to welcoming Silversands
Silversands Grenada has the longest pool in the Caribbean
Grenada to our stand this year.” In keeping with a drive for more sustainable operations on the island, Silversands is to partner with the Grenada Network of Rural Women Producers to source the majority of fruits and vegetables for its two restaurants.
Beachfront villas come complete with jacuzzi
CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS (AS800) Markland Blaiklock, deputy chief executive
WHAT’S YOUR BIG STORY FOR THE SHOW? Our first property in Qatar, the Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha, opens this month, while in the first half of 2019 we open Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha near Pattaya.
WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR 2019? We will enter the luxury market with the launch of a classic luxury brand, to be announced soon. We also have projects in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and
Turkey, to name but a few destinations. The future is bright, and these are exciting times at Centara.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT WTM LONDON? It always has a great buzz about it. For me, it’s an especially wonderful opportunity to thank all of our valued partners with whom we enjoy such strong relationships and who contribute so much to our business. And we will certainly be making sure we do just that.
Next year will also see the opening of Kimpton Kawana Bay, the second hotel for the brand in the Caribbean.
The 146-room and suite hotel will be set on a hillside overlooking Grand Anse beach and is slated to open next December.
Meanwhile, Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel has reopened after its annual refurbishment. The eco-friendly composite decking in its new Beach Club restaurant is made from recycled wood and film created from 840,000 recycled plastic bags that may otherwise have ended up in the ocean. Other sustainable initiatives include the continued expansion of the Underwater Sculpture Park to further enhance its role as a valuable marine habitat. Visitors to the island continue to grow, with a 10.5% increase in international arrivals year-on-year in August to 111,446.
■ Grenada Tourism Authority (CA265) will be giving away some PureGrenada Goody Bags, packed with spices and chocolates from the island, at 4pm daily.
PARKLANE, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA (EU900)
Kratinos Socratous, director of sales & marketing
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST NEWS? Due to launch in March 2019, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, will mark the first internationally branded luxury resort in Cyprus. The 274 rooms and suites have been designed by Harrods Interiors, and there’s the Park Kidz club, complete with two-storey castle.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR BIG SOURCE MARKETS? The UK, closely followed by Germany, Switzerland and Holland. Cyprus continues to be a holiday favourite, and the launch of Parklane will further enhance its appeal.
WHAT’S ON YOUR STAND? To celebrate the opening of the Football Academy at Parklane, in partnership with Football Escapes, ex-Premier League stars Rio Ferdinand and Bobby Zamora will be at WTM London on Monday between 11.15am and 12.45pm for an announcement about its training programme.
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