TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC—The Peter Island Resort closed 4 years in the past because of the devastation brought on by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and formally reopened on the weekend.
The grand reopening was celebrated with an official ceremony on Saturday. Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr. Natalio Wheatley counseled the Van Andel household, the resort’s homeowners, on their resilience and dedication to restoring the property.
“There can be no BVI with out Peter Island Resort, and there can be no Peter Island with out the BVI,” whereas reflecting on its legacy earlier than the 2017 hurricanes,” the premier stated.
Whereas the resort has retained its authentic 52-room capability, important enhancements have been made to amplify its pure magnificence and choices. The property now consists of 4 villas, 20 junior suites, and the long-lasting Useless Man’s Seashore, extensively thought to be some of the beautiful seashores within the Virgin Islands.
A key spotlight of the reopening is the relaunch of the previous Sprat Bay Marina, now branded because the Peter Island Yacht Membership. This additional cements the resort’s fame as a premier vacation spot for luxurious vacationers and yachting lovers.
The Van Andel household, which has owned the resort since 2001, shared reflections on Peter Island’s historical past and its transformation over the a long time.
They recounted how the late Jay Van Andel, co-founder of Amway Company, envisioned Peter Island as a world-class vacation spot and invested in its growth.
Peter Island Resort’s return is seen as a pivotal second for the territory’s tourism business, signifying restoration and renewed alternatives for the native economic system.
