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Millions Pumped Into Club Med For Reopening

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Millions of dollars is being pumped into Club Med Columbus Isle in San Salvador as the resort prepares to reopen.

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September 15, 2022

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Millions of dollars have been pumped into Club Med Columbus Isle in San Salvador as the shuttered resort is set to reopen in a matter of weeks. Resort officials say the plan is to bring more than 10,0000 international guest

After being closed for two years, the government signed a heads of agreement to mark the reopening of Club Med Columbus Isle on October 22nd.

Resort owners have invested more than $5 million for this reopening and according to Senior Vice President Eileen Kett, the plan is to bring more than 15,000 international clients yearly.

She also says over 200 Bahamians will be employed.

While October is known as the slow season, Kett says bookings are looking strong.

She says airlift partners like Air Canada will bring guests from Canada while Bahamasair will bring visitors from the US, and Air Caraïbes from Europe.

According to Prime Minister Davis, Club Med’s investment in San Salvador exceeds $1 million to date while operating expenses exceeds $15 million monthly.