Topic: The Westin
Letter: A balanced message on the Westin and public beach access
The ongoing issues surrounding public beach access at the Westin deserve attention – and accountability. Cayman’s laws are clear, and the public’s right to access the beach is not optional, negotiable or something that can be quietly eroded by commercial interests.
Westin seeks approval for off-site car park with shuttle bus connection
Plans for a shuttle bus service to ferry guests between the Westin hotel and an off-site car park were presented to the Central Planning...
Westin’s $153 million, 10-storey expansion concept stuck in planning merry-go-around
More than a year after getting the go-ahead for a 10-storey hotel annex with conference facilities and two swimming pools, owners of The Westin luxury hotel have been forced to re-apply for planning permission.
Hotel needed for Brac’s Bluff
The Central Planning Board has approved The Westin’s $153 million 10-storey expansion plans. Grand Cayman has a plethora of great resort hotels. A developer,...
Westin’s $153 million 10-storey expansion plan approved
Planning chiefs have granted permission for the owners of The Westin to build a 10-storey hotel block with 234 guest rooms and a conference centre at its resort in Grand Cayman.
Private landowner objects to major Westin expansion plans
An objector challenged the proposed use of his land for access to an offsite carpark when the Westin's major expansion plans were presented to the Central Planning Authority.
Westin hotel’s 10-storey tower plan faces new delay
The latest planning application from the owners of The Westin for a new 10-storey hotel tower with 234 guest rooms and other facilities at the beachfront site has been postponed.
Hotels to close but continue paying staff
Cayman’s major hotels are shutting their doors, mirroring the three-week closure of the airport to passenger travel.
Cayman prepares to ring in 2019 with parties galore
Where to go on New Year’s Eve? That’s the question everyone asks themselves in December and now the date is fast approaching.
Weekender Spotlight: Miss Cayman returns and more
Welcome to your weekend! Saturday night promises plenty of fun, with the return of the Miss Cayman Islands competition at the Westin and singer/songwriter Peter Bacon performing at Hemingways.
Weekender Spotlight
Weekender editor Vicki Wheaton shares the islands' best entertainment, including upcoming artist Maeve, Cayman's night snorkel's and the World Class cocktail scene.
Some of Cayman’s top New Year’s Eve parties
Is that the distant sound of Champagne corks popping? Yes, New Year’s Eve is on the horizon, so you’d better get your party plans in place. Here are a few great options for ringing in 2018 on-island.
Why Christmas dinner when — you can Christmas brunch?
Here are the finer details of all the festive brunches happening this Holiday season.
Hop along to Easter brunch this Sunday
Just in case you haven’t yet made plans, believe it or not, you could still get a seat at one of the islands’ top...
The Westin gets $50 million upgrade
The Westin on Seven Mile Beach is part way through a US$50 million renovation with substantial upgrades to the lobby, pool and guest rooms. The hotel aims to have the first phase of the redevelopment completed by mid-December, ahead of what is expected to be the busiest high season on record.
‘Out of the Kitchen’ and into the ballroom
If you have never attended “Out of the Kitchen” in The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s ballroom and hosted by the resort and the Cayman Culinary Society, you don’t know what you’re missing.
