An agreement was signed today among Range Developments, an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Kiawah Partners to build and operate an ultra-luxury Park Hyatt hotel at Christophe Harbour.

The announcement was made during a press conference held today at Park Hyatt Dubai and attended by Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister of the Federation of St Kitts & Nevis; Ricky Skerritt, Minister of Tourism of St Kitts & Nevis; Pat McCudden, Senior Vice President, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts; Phil Keb, Executive Vice President, Kiawah Partners; and Range Developments’ Vice Chairman Mohammed Asaria and CEO Munaf Ali.

  During the launch, Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome the prestigious Park Hyatt...

Construction began on St. Kitts' first private jet terminal in February, and construction is moving along on schedule. Airport representatives anticipate the facility will be complete by the end of 2012. For several years, Christophe Harbour has provided personalized, expedited customs and immigrations services for our members and guests arriving by private aircraft. We anxiously anticipate the opening of the terminal and expanded services. 

The private jet terminal will be located west of the main airport parking apron and will consist of modern arrival and departure lounges, a business center and related offices, processing facilities, as well as an elegantly landscaped courtyard and events center. The jet terminal project is a joint venture between the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority and VELING, a...