The Tribune

By YOURI KEMP

Tribune Business Reporter

ykemp@tribunemedia.net

A NEWLY-opened Goodman’s Bay resort has more than $1.5m worth of confirmed bookings during its initial months, its developer revealed yesterday.

Randy Hart, the Wynn Group’s vice-president, told Tribune Business the GoldWynn resort enjoyed a soft opening to just under a dozen guests last Wednesday but business is set to increase relatively quickly.

“Everything is on track. We’re officially open as of February 1 for the hotel components, and so we’re now welcoming paying guests into the property as of Wednesday. So that’s a big milestone for the company, and then we’re now rolling out all of the amenities,” he said.

“We just opened up the Atria Cafe as of Wednesday, and the full service restaurant will be on stream in the next week or so. We’re just finishing our training now. We checked in about close to a dozen [guests] so far. It’s still a soft opening. Our initial bookings and reservations in the resort have now exceeded about $1.5m initial bookings.”

In a release announcing its opening, GoldWynn said it features 81 residential-style accommodations including studios, one, two and three-bedroom suites, and three Edge suites. The three-bedroom Goldwynn Suite features1,940 square feet of interior space, three balconies and two terraces.

“At Goldwynn resort, we are dedicated to providing the best in-luxury service and an experience that mirrors a contemporary island living philosophy,” said Paul Wynn, Wynn Hospitality’s principal. “Matched with our private yet prime location, guests are encouraged to immerse themselves and appreciate the aspects of Bahamian culture from cuisine and art to nature both on-property and within the surrounding destination.”