Fort Young Hotel Releases Book of 38 Individuals’ Contributions to the Hotel

Dominica’s landmark waterfront hotel and dive resort located on the Caribbean coast amidst the Nature Island’s vibrant capital city, Roseau, announced today the release of a special edition book featuring 38 individuals who have helped build, nurture and make Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort what it is today. These iconic individuals were acknowledged at the resort’s December 30th-anniversary soiree. The book can be found here.

The 38 honorees acknowledged span decades and were categorized by their contributions to Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort.

These categories are:

The Pioneers

Those who had the vision to see
and seize the opportunity;

The Builders

The ones who had the vision and fortitude
to pick up the pieces and make it whole again;

The Custodians

Those who have given their all during their tenure
to ensure the hotel’s success

The Disruptors

The ones who came from a different angle with new energy
and helped to re-energise the hotel’s status and direction;

The Forters

Those who “hold the Fort” day in and day out
and work tirelessly to raise the bar 24×7; and,

The Patrons Extraordinaire

Those who have shown immense commitment
and loyalty, and who we live to serve.

“We wanted to pause and commemorate the vision, hard work and commitment of so many who have contributed to the hotel’s enduring legacy and success over the past 30 years,” said Gregor Nassief, Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort’s Chairman. “In looking ahead, with all of our exciting plans for the resort, we are continuing to advance the amazing work of those who came before us.”

Dominicans, guests, and VIPs gathered to celebrate Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort’s milestone anniversary at a soiree at the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Palisades, on December 14. Notable attendees included Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, Mr. Phillip Nassief (the only surviving Builder) and the more than 30 honorees. Guests enjoyed cuisine by Chef Luca Radice, as well as hand-crafted cocktails and wine, and musical entertainment from saxophonist Jussi Paavola.

Photos of the celebration

In 2020 Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort will unveil an enhanced and reimagined resort. This includes new view rooms — The Fort Room Collection — bringing the guest room count to 100; a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring eco-friendly equipment; new Spa Services and Yoga Deck; Business Center; New Bar and Lounge; 200-seats conference room; 250-seats Sun Deck for weddings and other events; and, three new meeting rooms.  The hotel will also refresh its 40 existing Oceanfront Rooms with upgraded furnishings, bathrooms and amenities. Upon completion, Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort will be a 4-star property. Renderings can be seen Below.

The 2020 expansion follows on Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort’s recent launch of several property enhancements, including the addition of Jacko’s, a poolside bar; an expanded boardwalk featuring waterfront shops and Warner’s Bar; a redesigned Palisades Restaurant; and, a relaunched dive operation, Fort Young Dive, which runs daily dives departing directly from the hotel’s shores.

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