The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J Pierre, along with Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire have signed a Development agreement for construction of a 345-room luxury Grand Hyatt Hotel in Sabwisha, Choiseul. The events took place on July 20TH 2022; Wednesday in the presence of PM, Deputy PM and CEO of TTS Resorts ltd , Lachezar Todorov. The project will commence in 2023 and is anticipated to be accomplished by early 2025.
The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia expressed his gratitude towards the developers for believing in Saint Lucia. The island nation of Saint Lucia is really an eyecandy for tourists and a very popular tourist destination in the Caribbean region. The country is looking forward to the earliest opening of the resort and locals shall also be delighted with the establishment of a five-star hotel in the region.
The tourism sector is resuscitating post being struck by COVID-19 pandemic which had brought everything to halt ; said Ernest Hilaire, deputy PM and Minister of Tourism. Investment prospects are high in Saint Lucia and Government will soon undertake the projects such as the En Bas Beach Resort and the expansion of Sandals Halycon along with many other projects.
The country has not witnessed any major construction or expansion projects from the last five years. Fortunately, works have begun on Cas En Bas Beach Resort and expansion of Sandlas Halycon. More revelations shall be made on the earliest alongside the formal launch of ‘Community Tourist Programme’ . “The government has always ‘Put People First’ and will continue to do so” ; said Ernest Hilaire.
Grand Hyatt will be another gem of Saint Lucia’s ultra-luxury hotel line-up and will increase the brand’s presencein the Caribbean’s leading travel destination. The new-built resort will be featured with 345 guestrooms, including above 50 luxury suites, three restaurants that will offer world-class chefs and iconic dishes reflective of the destination. Some of the other amenities of the opulent resort will include three bars, a lobby lounge, pool bar and beach-side bar; an 8,000-square-foot destination spa and fitness center to connect guests with their physical and mental wellbeing. It will also feature more than 23,000 square feet of dynamic, three swimming pools. Additionally, a kid’s club and activity centre, retail shops and an ultramodern screening room will also be constructed to entertain children.
The construction of theGrand Hyatt will surely boost the tourism and hospitality industry of Saint Lucia. Apart from this, it will also provide several employment opportunities to the citizens and residents of the country. The construction of the new hotel will also open doors to several opportunities for people looking to invest in the socio-economic development of Saint Lucia.
The country has been working wisely to make its tourism and hospitality sectors better. The government of Saint Lucia has been making all this possible with the help of funds generated through the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP).Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme was launched in the year 2016 and is one of the newest economic citizenship programmes in the region.
Despite being the newest, Saint Lucia is on par with some of the CIPs in the Caribbean. It is worth noting that the Programme of Saint Lucia performed great in the 2021 CBI Index by the PWM Magazine of Financial Times and topped three pillars (out of nine).
In the world of uncertainties, Saint Lucia has been offering investors an opportunity to start their businesses and expand their businesses at a global level. The investors can protect as well as grow their wealth by investing in the alternative citizenship of Saint Lucia. As its demand has been rising across the globe, the government started working closely with international third-party firms to conduct background checks which are strong, robust and vigorous.
The investment option which allows the investor(s) to contribute to the growth and development of the country is National Economic Development Fund, which is popularly termed as Fund Option. Under the Fund Option, the investor(s) can contribute to the country’s socio-economic development. The minimum investment is USD 100,000.
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme provides the following benefits:
- Makes an individual a global citizen.
- Assists the applicant in expanding business overseas and helps in portfolio diversification and wealth planning.
- Provides an opportunity to spend the rest of their life in a peaceful and safe environment.
- Offers citizenship for life to the investor, which can be passed on to future generations.
- It can be a Plan B for the applicants and their families.
The interested investor can apply for the alternative citizenship of Saint Lucia via the following steps:
Step 1: Completion of the application.
Step 2: The application is submitted at the CIP Portal
Step 3: The documents and applications are then verified by the CIP Unit and undergo a strong due-diligence background check procedure.
Step 4: The board takes the decision on the rejection or selection of the application.
Step 5: The certificates are then handed over to the applicant.
About Saint Lucia:
Saint Lucia – a mountainous Eastern Caribbean Island, is 26 miles north of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 21 miles south of Martinique, all part of the Caribbean Sea’s Lesser Antilles islands.
The country is one of the world’s most beautiful and well-known destinations for travel enthusiasts. It is also popularly known as the best honeymoon destination. The attention of the travellers is caught by the island’s majestic Piton Mountains, spectacular hiking trails, drive-in volcanoes, refreshing waterfalls, beautiful beaches, as well as exclusive restaurants. Saint Lucia is also called the Helen of the West as its beauty is comparable to Helen of Troy.
The history and beauty of Saint Lucia’s beautiful mountains, jungles, coasts, and historical locations are showcased with a great sense of living people.
The country, which is known to be full of culture and heritage, successfully celebrated the Carnival with enthusiasm. The events were celebrated from dawn till nightfall; the stage was rocked by the best in local, regional, and international artists.
