ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, November 6, 2010 - Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Glynis Roberts has congratulated the management and staff of Spice Island Beach Resort for being voted “Gold” by readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
The magazine this week announced that Grenada’s multiple award-winning resort has been chosen as the top resort in the 2010 Readers Choice Awards.
The Minister said that Spice Island Beach Resort, led by its Chairman and owner Sir Royston O. Hopkin, KCMG, continues to make all Grenadians proud of its achievements.
“I want to join with other stakeholders in congratulating Spice Island Beach for this unparallel feat among small sized properties in the Caribbean,” said Minister Roberts before departing for London to attend the World Travel Market (WTM).
“Sir Royston and his team have been proud and consistent ambassadors in the hospitality industry, and for this we are grateful,” she said.
But Sir Royston credits the resort’s uncompromised luxury standards and attentive staff for the achievement, according to a statement from Condé Nast.
"Inclusion among the most exclusive resorts in the world is a tremendous honour for us," said Hopkin. "As a family run resort without the marketing power of a large brand, this recognition is a testament to the hard work and discipline of our dedicated staff, many of whom have been with us for more than 20 years and have become our extended family."
Featured in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveller, the 23rd annual Readers' Choice Awards ranks the top properties around the world on a multitude of criteria as judged by the magazine's affluent readers. Spice Island Beach Resort was included among 30 idyllic Caribbean resorts at the # 12 spot, according to Condé Nast Traveller.
The Tourism Minister is anticipating more awards for Spice Island Beach Resort at the WTM.
According to Condé Nast Traveller, Spice Island Beach Resort is no stranger to accolades having received the coveted AAA Four Diamond® Award for the last seven consecutive years. For the last four years, the chic property was also recognized by Virgin Holidays as the number one hotel in the company’s Platinum Collection of exclusive hotels and resorts around the world.
"The Condé Nast 'Gold' distinction had eluded us for quite some time as our decision to focus on service and amenities instead of marketing has made us the Caribbean's best kept secret," explained Hopkin.
"The low profile is part of our charm as an unparalleled hideaway steeped in timeless luxury and frequented by celebrities and those who are in the know," he added.
"While our service-oriented philosophy will never change, recently expanded flight service into Grenada has placed us on the radar of travel agencies catering to exclusive clientele," said Hopkin, referring to new direct flights on the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines out of New York's JFK in addition to convenient routes on Delta and American from gateways across North America.
"This greater flight accessibility, combined with the prestigious Condé Nast recognition, will enable us to welcome more affluent guests with the same level of luxury service that has set Spice Island Beach Resort apart from day one," concluded Hopkin.
While in London at the WTM, Minister Roberts will also attend the UNWTO Minister’s Summit on Tuesday, under the theme “Shaping a Stronger Travel and Tourism Industry”.
Assisted by a team of high-level experts from the public and private sector, the Summit will formulate best practices to stimulate sustainable tourism for future business models and public policies.
Some of the key issues to be discussed include, raising the political and economic recognition of tourism; creating a more competitive business environment; stimulating innovation, investment and sustainable growth and addressing global challenges such as climate change and unemployment with public/private partnerships.
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