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COVID Casualty: Frenchman’s Reef Renovations Paused, Hotel For Sale

By Bill Kossler April 8, 2021

Major renovations after the 2017 hurricanes are paused and Marriot Frenchman's Reef, St. Thomas' largest hotel, may be sold in the near future, as owner DiamondRock Hospitality's finances are strained by the pandemic and rise of AirBnB.

Local news

Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Opening Welcome Center at STT Airport

Bill Kossler February 22, 2020

A welcome center in the Cyril E. King Airport will do just that in preparation for the anticipated grand opening of the U.S. Virgin Islands' largest resort, the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort and Spa on St. Thomas.

Local news

Frenchman’s Reef to Reopen and Expand in 2020

Source staff - October 8, 2019

Frenchman’s Reef resort, the territory's largest hotel, should reopen as a Marriott in 2020, along with a new, adjacent resort under Marriott’s Autograph Collection banner, according to parent company DiamondRock Hospitality.

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Work Underway at Frenchman’s Reef But No Opening Date Yet

Source staff - June 18, 2019

Work on Frenchman's Reef resort, St. Thomas' largest hotel, is well underway, with parent company DiamondRock Hospitality saying they have already spent more than $60 million and plan to spend $200 million on remediation and construction.

Schools

Marriott’s Frenchman’s Resort Donates $20,000 to UVI Hospitality Program

Source staff - December 14, 2016

Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef Beach Resort donated $20,000 to the University of the Virgin Islands’ Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program this fall at a panel discussion.

Business

DiamondRock Hospitality Launches UVI Hospitality Scholarship

Source staff - November 21, 2019

DiamondRock Hospitality, the company that owns Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Beach Resort, on Friday launched a five-year University of the Virgin Islands hospitality scholarship program, committing a total of $150,000 to the initiative.

Local news

Marriott Owners Donate to Renovate Frenchtown’s Ballfield

Bethaney Lee October 24, 2019

DiamondRock Hospitality, the owners of Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort and Spa, presented a donation for $45,000 to the Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation Calvert White for the renovation of Frenchtown’s Joseph Aubain Ballfield Wednesday.

Local news

Julian ‘The Hawk’ Jackson Named Rotary Person of the Year

James Gardner June 8, 2017

When Rotary Club of St. Thomas II officials called three-time world boxing champion Julian “The Hawk” Jackson up to the front of the room at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Wednesday, he was surprised.

People

Tommy Star Awards Gala to Honor Richard Doumeng With Award of Excellence

Source staff - October 27, 2016

Richard Doumeng, managing director of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, will be honored with the Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association's (USVI-HTA) Award of Excellence at the annual Tommy Star Awards Gala. This major black tie event will take place on Nov. 5 at the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef Beach Resort.

Local government

DHS Hosts Pre-Employment Transition Services Conference

Source staff - October 5, 2016

The Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the State Office of Special Education in the Department of Education, recently hosted a three-day training conference at Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef Beach Resort, Sept. 28-30. The conference was for counselors, social workers, special education teachers, administrators and students.

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