destination2 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Devon engineering and property company Rotolok (Holdings) Ltd has seen profits fall by nearly 1million after the Covid pandemic shut down its star-studded Caribbean resort. As we navigate through this unprecedented time as responsibly as we can, we have introduced a number of new safety measures, in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism. Stay in touch: BusinessLive newsletters have been re-designed to make them even better. We have also implemented advanced training and protocols to restore confidence among our team members, guests and community to ensure their continued safety, wellness and peace of mind, said Mr. Vernon A. Jeffers, Sr Sugar Ridge General Manager. There will be increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, public spaces and wellness amenities such as the Aveda concept spa, exercise facilities and the yoga shed which will also be routinely sterilized. This meant sales were still up from 24.41million to 26.84million, and the firm posted a before-tax profit of 1.37million, though this was down from 2019s 2.21million. As part of Sugar Ridges ongoing commitment to providing exceptional guest services, this 60-room wellness resort will implement a Safety Plan grouped under 5 main lines of action, to ensure that guests enjoy an abundance of sunshine, majestic views and ocean breezes in a clean and green environment. To sign up for Business Live's daily newsletters click here.

To meet this timeline, this 4-star luxury boutique hotel has embarked on an initiative Safety at Sugar Ridge. It will redefine the customer experience while implementing new protocols to ensure that the health and safety of guests, staff and the community remain their number one priority. He said Rotolok was weathering the storm well and we remain in a fortunate position despite the effect the pandemic has had on the global population and economies. This, the report said, damaged overall group results, for the financial year to the end of May 2020, which otherwise were described as good. And visit the Business Live South West LinkedIn page here. But he stressed: We expect to quickly overcome a few export teething problems as we all become familiar with the new regulations. He said exchange rate risk is mitigated, in part, by having facilities in key overseas territories. The company continued to operate, with some staff working from home, and its overseas divisions in the USA, France and India all did well in 2020. We send morning bulletins straight to your inbox on the latest news, views and opinion in the South West. It was also helped by new high water-mark valve sales from its 100%-owned subsidiary Roots Systems Ltd, based in Glouscestershire. The Tiverton-headquartered business saw its manufacturing and engineering division up turnover by more than 3.5million, but its property, hotel and investment arm watched earnings slide by more than 1million.

This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. As the resort prepares for a safe and responsible reopening, new levels for customer service, product delivery and performance have been established to build capacity and adapt to the new normal. Get our breaking news alerts and weekly sector reviews too. This was partly attributed to the enforced closure of the Sugar Ridge resort when the Antigua and Barbuda Government declared a Covid-related state of emergency in March 2020. ANTIGUA Guests at Sugar Ridge Resort, Antigua will be greeted with the highest standards of health and safety when doors reopen on November 5th, 2020. He is based in Plymouth but covers the entire region. Business Live's South West Business Reporter is William Telford. It will allow access to all of the hotels information and services, including room service or dinner reservations, to guarantee the necessary social distance. To contact William: Email: william.telford@reachplc.com - Phone: 01752 293116 - Mob: 07584 594052 - Twitter: @WTelfordHerald - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com - Facebook: www.facebook.com/william.telford.5473. The health of Sugar Ridge employees will also be closely monitored, with regular temperature checks and personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves. Sign up now - it's free and it only takes a minute. Sugar Ridge will offer technology solutions to minimize interactions between people and lessen direct contact with surfaces. To ease travelers fears, Sugar Ridge will maintain a sustainable level of social distancing to ensure guest and employee safety. Something went wrong, please try again later.

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The company said the start of 2020/2021 has been busy and it has traded well in its new financial year Mr Swales warned: We feel the second half of the year is likely to be more difficult as global economies and businesses continue to struggle with the impact of coronavirus. To stay connected with past and future guests, Sugar Ridges website and social media platforms will feature new content with a digital wellness package, videos and virtual tours, as well as detailed information outlining the resorts enhanced safety, health and sanitization protocols. Enforced shutdown of Sugar Ridge hotel in Antigua hits property earnings at otherwise buoyant Devon manufacturer. They revealed manufacturing and engineering turnover rose to 23.19milion, from 19.45million in 2019, a 20% hike, while property, hotel and investment turnover was at 3.6millon, a dip from 2019s 4.95million. That said, we remain in a good place and ready to exploit the opportunities as the recovery occurs.. The company, which also holds shares in key Plymouth waterfront development company Sutton Harbour Group Ltd, is primarily an engineering firm and stressed its industrial equipment played a vital role in maintaining supply chains for the food processing, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors during the pandemic year. Rotolok is still run by Ann McCauley, widow of ex-Plymouth Argyle chairman and Rotolok founder Dan McCauley, and managing director Sean Swales. Additionally, Online Check-in and Check-out will put more control in the hands of guests. Mr Swales said Rotolok has suffered some minor shipping difficulties with the EU since the Brexit deal was agreed. You can unsubscribe at any time. William has more than a decade's experience reporting on the business scene in Plymouth and the South West. The 60-bedroom boutique hotel, which has attracted stars of the magnitude of Mariah Carey and Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, had still not reopened when the annual report and consolidated financial statements were written a year later.

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