SUNWING TRAVEL GROUP ASSUMES MANAGEMENT OF JOLLY BEACH RESORT
Hotelier Rob Barrett announced that Sunwing Travel Group will be assuming the management and marketing of Jolly Beach Resort in the immediate future. "This is a major and very meaningful victory for Antigua and Barbuda's travel industry and economy," said Barrett. This arrangement will mean an additional 18 thousand seats into Antigua for this upcoming winter season.
It is reported that Sunwing Travel Group will be able to carry out renovations one phase at a time, allowing the Jolly Beach to remain open and ensuring the ongoing employment of the resort's excellent staff and management team. Sunwing Travel Group has been making significant investment in Antigua and Barbuda having recently acquired the Royal Antiguan as well. The group also intends to add an extra three flights to Antigua which is course is an added benefit.
It was noted that the Prime Minister Gaston Browne and his administration had done a great job building confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s economy which is attracting industry investors such as Sunwing which is one of the largest integrated travel companies in North America.