McNeill to meet with Playa
Published:Thursday | May 16, 2013 | 2:05 PM
Tourism Minister, Dr Wykeham McNeill, is hoping to meet with Playa Hotels and Resorts this weekend to confirm whether the company has in fact bought the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall property.
News had emerged that Playa had acquired the hotel and luxury brand Park Hyatt had been selected to operate the property.
However, two days ago Playa released a statement in which it said reports that it had acquired the Rose Hall property were not accurate.
Playa’s chairman and CEO, Bruce Wardinski, said the company said it was still in the negotiation phase and would provide further information on its plans for the resort if and when the sale is complete.
McNeill says he expects to be contacted by representatives of Playa tomorrow to arrange talks on the Ritz-Carlton sale.
The Ritz is to close its doors on May 20, after 13 years in Jamaica.
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