Tucker's Point pleased SDO passed

SUNDAY, MARCH 27: Tucker’s Point is pleased the Senate passed a Special Development Order (SDO) allowing the luxury hotel to expand.

The controversial SDO was passed on Friday night.

A press statement today said James Masters, Chairman of Castle Harbour Ltd., the owner and developer of Tucker's Point, expressed appreciation on the passing of the SDO.

The statement said: “He noted the debate had generated strong feelings in the community and he looked forward to Tucker's Point now being positioned to contribute to the revival of tourism growth in Bermuda.

“Mr. Masters noted that the amended SDO still needed to be voted on by the House which was scheduled to consider the amendments on Monday.

“Asked about next steps, Mr. Masters said that the company's immediate focus was the transfer of management responsibilities to Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

“Rosewood is expected to give the Rosewood Tucker's Point Hotel a significant marketing lift by introducing new markets of affluent leisure and business travelers.”