St Lucia Prime Minister outlines hotel investment
St Lucia’s Prime Minster has outlined its plans for tourism to trade partners in Britain.
Speaking at a UK showcase at Luton Hoo Hotel, Bedfordshire, Dr Kenny Anthony thanked the trade for ‘believing’ in the destination.
Saint Lucia has seen an 8% increase in UK visitor arrivals from January-July 2014 compared to 2013.
The PM said St Lucia would be investing US$300m in hotel development, including the opening of Freedom Bay in 2016.
"Many hotels will expand and upgrade facilities so that we can improve our product offering," he said.
"Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina reopened this month following a multi-million dollar renovation, and Windjammer Landing and The BodyHoliday are currently undergoing renovations."
He added that the island has not abandoned plans for an airport in the South.
"We have taken a different approach by inviting a private operator to develop and operate the airport.
"Other plans include updating its arrivals and departure services and a quicker arrivals and departures service will be offered to private jet and high-end customers in the next few months."
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