Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sandals all-inclusive model hurts Exuma

Sandals' purchase of the Emerald Bay Resort has not made the economic impact Exuma hoped for, the president of the island's Chamber of Commerce said yesterday, arguing that its all-inclusive nature meant that 'trickle down' and spin-off effects for Bahamian-owned businesses were limited.
Speaking at a press conference to promote the upcoming Exuma Business Outlook Conference, Floyd Armbrister said many Exumians had been "shocked into reality" since the Sandals property re-opened earlier this year, and now recognised that the growth years enjoyed when Emerald Bay was operated under the Four Seasons brand may not return.

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