Business View Caribbean | March 2021

45 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN MARCH 2021 ELEGANT HOTELS GROUP BARBADOS BVC: Can you give us an overview of the Marriott/Elegant transition? Pineda: “Elegant Hotels was formed in 1998, bringing together seven of the most prestigious hotels in Barbados. Marriott International officially took over the Elegant portfolio in late 2019. Following the acquisition, Marriott plans to carry out renovations to the hotel portfolio and, upon completion, operate them as all- inclusive resorts under one or more of the 30 Marriott International brands. “We are working to convert Treasure Beach and The House to all-inclusive this year. We are implementing Marriott standards and we have property improvement plans with our seven properties to adopt Marriott International brands in 2023. “The Marriott Bonvoy program will arrive to Barbados in mid-2021, allowing our guests and