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The Minister of Tourism reported that Sandals has submitted plans for expansion which would result in 107 new rooms being added to the existing plant at Dickenson Bay.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sandals is also adding a reverse osmosis plant to provide sufficient potable water for its guests.<\/p>

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Sandals has also submitted plans for overwater bungalows; that request will be assessed by the Department of the Environment.<\/p>

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The Minister also reported that the Hermitage Hotel is planning to expand since the demand for its high quality service exceeds the current supply of rooms.<\/p>\n

The same financiers who have provided the capital for Hermitage are also financing the NOBU Hotel on Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s tourism is growing.<\/p>

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