Hilton HHonors - New HGVC (Hilton) in Bermuda

This is great news for those of us that are HGVC owners.

I'm sure they will also offer Hhonors stays

http://www.theroyalgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060316/NEWS/103160080

http://www.bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=28848&TM=85923.78

http://www.arielsands.com/

This is good news, indeed. Thanks for posting.

Is there any news about the progress of the proposed HGVC in Bermuda ???

Is there any news about the progress of the proposed HGVC in Bermuda ???

Wow I didn't even know this was on the cards, where did you hear about this?

http://www.theroyalgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060316/NEWS/103160080

from thread on March 17 06...

Hmmm... Ariel Sands was not a bad property. But I like the idea of having a Hilton-brand resort on my favority island. Though I am sure it would be next to impossible to redeem awards for stays there for the first few years after opening

PS: I've been in Bermuda at the end of August and as far as I could tell Ariel Sands was still operational and accepting new guests

Any update on this - i really want to go to Bermunda? Also, if they don't open the HGVC in Bermunda, where do you think i should stay

<Insert quarterly "Any update?" post here.>

anyone have any updates? I was thinking of booking Ariel Sands, but can find any news if it will becoming Hilton any time soon

Any Bermuda flyertalkers out there-any news on this?

Not listed as a HH property for nightly rentals.

I was doing a little web search and came up with this from
www.Bermuda-online.org :

The re-development of Ariel Sands is in limbo after a second group of investors fell by the wayside. The collapse of talks with the 'Eyde' group follows the withdrawal of the Hilton Group in 2007, and leaves owners of the Devonshire hotel forced to look for a new partner in an uncertain economic climate...Plans for the Hilton Grand Vacation Club were first announced in spring 2006, with Hollywood star Mr. Douglas said to have played a role in securing the partnership with the global hotel chain.

So, I guess, unfortunately, no honor points to save for Bermuda.

Part of the fall through is of course economic, but soon after the initial deal for Hilton ----- Four Seasons, St. Regis and Ritz Carlton and Park Hyatt all announced some interest and deals here or there. -- Hilton vs. those brands would be tough. Now Park Hyatt is pretty definite, and Ritz Carlton second with Four Seasons Third as definitive to proceed. St. Regis is no longer. ANd of course there are some other brands -- Jumeirah (new) and the old Grand Atlantic and the old Wyndham all to be redone.