In a statement posted on their company website, Hilton announced the “company’s debut in Bermuda with the signing of Bermudiana Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.”

“Representing the brand’s first hotel in Bermuda and second development in the Caribbean region, the 111-room resort is slated to open in 2020. Owned by Bermudiana Development Company Limited, Bermudiana Beach Resort will sit on a cliff overlooking the pristine pink-sand beach and turquoise waters,” Hilton said.

The company is referring to the property which was originally scheduled to be the Grand Atlantic housing development, however after the units did not sell, the Government made the decision to redevelop the Warwick property into a condo-hotel.

“As we continue the strategic expansion of our industry leading brands across the Caribbean and Latin America, Bermudiana Beach Resort is a wonderful opportunity to introduce Tapestry Collection by Hilton to one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations,” said Pablo Maturana, managing director, development, Caribbean and South America, Hilton.

“We are excited about this second Tapestry Collection project in the Caribbean and look forward to working with the team at Bermudiana Development Company Limited to offer visitors a unique, upscale hotel coupled with the benefits of our award-winning Hilton Honors program.”

“Since the brand’s launch, we continue to celebrate global growth in the Caribbean and Latin America. With our first Caribbean property announced earlier this year and two projects in Latin America, we are thrilled at the momentum we have in the region,” said Jenna Hackett, global head, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

“The signing of Bermudiana Beach Resort will bring a unique and authentic resort to our portfolio, and extend an authentic welcome to guests visiting this beautiful destination.”

Video of the Bermudiana Beach Resort ribbon cutting ceremony held on Wednesday

The company also noted that the Bermudiana Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will participate their Hilton Honors guest loyalty program saying that “members who book directly will have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of points and money to book a stay, exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors mobile app.”