Demolition work in progress at the old Islander Hotel at Ballast Ground in Grenada

Hood speaking from the site on Monday also said that the project will attract a new type of tourism for the island of Grenada. She commented that it is expected to create a new niche for Grenada where the country can focus on high end tourism.

This resort along with properties and developments such as Spice Island Beach Resort, Calivigny Island, Mount Cinnamon, Prickly Bay Marina and La Luna will put Grenada amongst the best in the world. The new hotel will command spectacular views of the St George’s harbour, Grand Anse and Pandy Beach.

Richard Hallam, Operations and Development for Port Louis Grenada commented that Peter de Savary is very pleased and delighted that almost 8 weeks after signing agreements with the Government of Grenada and with great assistance from the government; they are able to begin demolishing and renovation of the Islander Hotel. 

Hallam also noted that work has begun on the Port Louis Marina which will be able to berth mega yachts and that the first mega yacht which belongs to de Savary is expected to arrive in the New Year.