New Holiday Inn Express to Open in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines will soon have another option to stay when visiting as the Holiday Inn Express is scheduled to open sometime in November 2024.
About the Hotel
According to the Agency for Public Information (API), the 93-room Holiday Inn Express in Diamond is being constructed by Trinidadian company NH International. Along with Cobblestone Inn, it will be the Government’s second state-owned hotel.
Funding and Location
The project is being funded through a grant from the CARICOM Development Fund along with an investment by the Government of St. Vincent and Grenadines of approximately $52 million.
Location-wise, the Holiday Inn Express will be close to the Argyle International Airport and near to other facilities.
What’s Next?
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves conducted a tour of the hotel on Thursday, where he said with the opening of the hotel, there will be more employment opportunities for those people trained in the hospitality sector as well as the spill-off effects in other sectors.
About the Brand
The Holiday Inn in St. Vincent will join a long line of the brand’s operations in the Caribbean, with properties located in Jamaica, Trinidad, Aruba, Grand Cayman, and Dominican Republic.
Conclusion
The opening of the Holiday Inn Express in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an exciting development for the tourism industry in the region. With its proximity to the airport and other facilities, it’s expected to be a popular choice for travelers.
FAQs
Q: When is the Holiday Inn Express expected to open?
A: The hotel is scheduled to open sometime in November 2024.
Q: Who is funding the project?
A: The project is being funded through a grant from the CARICOM Development Fund along with an investment by the Government of St. Vincent and Grenadines of approximately $52 million.
Q: Where is the hotel located?
A: The hotel will be located in Diamond, near the Argyle International Airport and other facilities.