Phase One of Project underway

St. Kitts' first five-star hotel, the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, is underway as leading Dubai-based hospitality developer, Range Developments, has announced the appointment of Kier, a well-established global construction company based in the UK, for Phase One of the project. Kier is part of the Kier Group (plc.) which is a publicly listed FTSE 250 company with significant Caribbean experience.

The Park Hyatt St. Kitts project, planned for completion in 2015, will produce a world-class resort hotel at Christophe Harbour, a 2,500-acre resort community being developed on St. Kitts' picturesque southeastern peninsula, well known for its spectacular scenery and views of sister island Nevis. Located on Banana Bay, Phase one will include the construction of 134 luxury rooms and related service facilities, conceptualized around a Caribbean village theme.

 "We are very pleased to award this construction contract to Kier whose goals and values are aligned with those of Range Developments," said Mohammed Asaria, Vice Chairman of Range Developments. "This is another major step towards the timely completion of our St. Kitts development and we are confident this collaboration with Kier will ensure the highest standard of quality is maintained throughout the development."  

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, welcomed the appointment of such a reputable general contractor for the Park Hyatt project which he described as "an important component of the vision for the overall Christophe Harbour development, and a vital ingredient in his Government's economic transformation strategy which includes the creation of quality jobs for residents of St. Kitts and Nevis."

About Kier Group

Established in the year 1928, Kier Group has an impressive track record and has won numerous awards, including the British Contractor of the Year in 2012. They are known for their adherence to international standards and accuracy in delivering projects.

Kier has worked in the Caribbean for over 50 years having constructed prestigious resort projects in St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua and Jamaica and a major hotel chain in Haiti currently under development.  The company has also worked on projects in the UK, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important dimension to Kier's business strategy and they fully appreciate the importance of working with the people of St. Kitts to enhance the economy and promote good community relations. Kier will ensure that economic opportunities are maximized by providing employment during the construction of the project and also by maximizing the use of local material resources.

Photo 1 - Artiste's conception of the new Park Hyatt St. Kitts

Photo 2 - Ground breaking of the Park Hyatt St. Kitts (Photo by Erasmus Williams)

About St. Kitts

Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, St. Kitts offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination's natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history.  The island's stunning variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the region's only scenic railway, visiting the Caribelle Batik factory, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, zip lining, and more traditional pastimes such as watersports, golf, shopping, gourmet dining, or simply relaxing on one of the island's sandy beaches. Accommodation ranges from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels and resorts.

St. Kitts and Nevis is currently served twice-weekly on Saturday and Tuesday from London Gatwick by British Airways, the first scheduled carrier to provide regular airlift to the island. The BA aircraft  uses a three class, 280 seat Boeing 777 aircraft holding 40 Club World seats, 24 World Traveller Plus and 216 World Traveller seats.  

For more information about St. Kitts, visit the website at www.stkittstourism.kn or follow St. Kitts on Facebook, Twitter and/or YouTube.  

 
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