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Trinidad and Tobago Government seeks private buyers for Tobago hotel assets

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 00:00

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What happened

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The government is testing investor interest in the proposed sale of the Hilton Trinidad and the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort in Tobago. Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Ltd issued requests for expressions of interest covering the shares and assets of HotelTT Asset Management Company Ltd and the Magdalena Grand.

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Why it matters

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The move is intended to encourage greater private-sector participation in the hospitality industry. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stated that the state should not operate hotels and that private investment could provide a more sustainable commercial model.

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Who's involved

Trinidad and TobagoThe island sovereign state where the hotel assets are located.
Kamla Persad-BissessarThe Prime Minister who announced the intent to divest the properties.
governmentThe governing body initiating the divestment of state-owned assets.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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governmentSpeculative
The government might see changes in revenue streams following the relinquishing of state-owned hotel assets to private investors.

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The entities involved

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