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| Photo by Janet Silvera - Deputy
managing director of the Ex-Im Bank, Megan Dean (left), poses
with 'Small Hotel of the Year' winner Rondel Village's Carolyn
Wright at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's 47th annual
banquet at Half Moon in Montego Bay, last Friday. |
Rondel Village - Ex-Im Bank's 'Small Hotel of the Year'
Rondel Village, Negril, the 2008 Ex-Im Bank Jamaica Hotel and Tourist
Association (JHTA) Small Hotel of the Year, was established in 1985
with only three unique octagonal villas on the beach side of the
property.
Today, the property has mushroomed into a total of 40 rooms, including
eight villas. The rooms are named after tempting exotic tropical
fruits such as, custard apple, guinep, tamarind, ackee and naseberry.
"The hotel stood out admirably in the areas critiqued by a
discerning selection committee and excelled when assessed in the
areas of operational management, food and beverage management, marketing,
building and grounds, staff-training and motivation, health and
environmental stewardship, as well as growth and stability,"
said the JHTA before announcing that the resort had copped the prestigious
award at its 47th anniversary banquet at Half Moon, recently.
tremendous growth and transition
The JHTA assessment complements the tremendous growth and transition
that the property has gone through in past years. Owned and operated
by the Wright family, the owners have been cognisant that the hotel's
success also depended on the well-being of its surrounding communities.
As a result, they have demonstrated this awareness by their commitment
to support various aspects of the community's economy by employing
local purveyors. This is evident in the decor of their villas, which
are outfitted with furnishings made by small Jamaican furniture
manufacturers; fruits and vegetables are purchased from local farmers;
and linen and other operating supplies, which are procured from
local distributors.
Steadfast in community support
The principals of the hotel have remained steadfast in their support
of community endeavours throughout the years by participating in
environmental and non-governmental organisations. They contribute
to local schools and churches, give due recognition to senior citizens
and support other social activities in the community. Worthy of
mention is their involvement for the last eight years with the popular
calendar event - the Reggae Marathon, for which their staff pull
out all the stops to guarantee its success.
Rondel Village is indeed a trailblazer in the industry, and has
remained true to a vision of maintaining an exceptional, intimate
resort.
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