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The Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa has told trade unions of their intention to reopen at the end of November.<\/p>

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This follows meeting with the Directors and union representatives on the future of the hotel’s 500 employees.<\/p>\n

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It is unclear how many of those that were laid off will return to the hotel when it reopens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Resort was forced to close after countries around the world went into lockdown and closed their borders, implementing travel restrictions due to the spread of Covid -19.<\/p>

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Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa lobby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Royalton Resort and Spa began operations in Antigua and Barbuda on 1st May 2019 after significant renovations were done at the property once known as the Royal Antiguan.<\/p>

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