NASSAU, Bahamas — Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said on Tuesday, March 22, that the British Colonial hotel is expected to reopen by winter 2022, The Nassau Guardian reported.
“All I can say in relation to the British Colonial hotel at this point is that CCA (China Construction America), the owners of the property, are committed to the ongoing reopening and operation of this property,” said Cooper when asked for an update on the matter.
“They understand the iconic nature of this property and the significance of it to tourism on Bay Street and they have committed to the government that this hotel will reopen.
“That’s all I can say at this point. I spoke about it in the House of Assembly the other day and I have, based on what I know, confidence that a renovated property will be back on stream for the winter season.”
The hotel closed indefinitely on February 15.
Cooper told reporters last month that CCA was speaking with potential brands and management companies regarding the hotel.
He said the closure could be “very short” if CCA is able to secure new management soon.
The British Colonial had been one of the country’s oldest hotels still in operation. It opened in 1924 and was, at one point, the flagship hotel property in the country. See complete Nassau Guardian article at https://thenassauguardian.com/british-colonial-expected-to-reopen-later-this-year-cooper-says/?fbclid=IwAR0pn6M6gLgtyHLWH_Q91h2ai7Q-JEL3JjG09-iv3tRAbX6C4HOpym0MS6k
