ANSE MARCEL, St.
Martin --The Meridien hotel chain, whose 233-room Le Meridien St.
Martin, formerly Le Meridien LHabitation is the second-largest
property on St. Martin, will withdraw its management contract,
effective May 1, according to hotel sources.
The hotel opened in
1986 and has been managed by Meridien since 1992.
General manager
Jacques Guillamot is reportedly leaving the island as well, sources
said.
The property is
expected to remain open under the name LHabitation; its present
owners are expected to arrive on St. Martin this week.
Last year Meridien severed its ties
with the 144-room Le Meridien Le Domaine; the hotel, which closed
for reconstruction following the announcement, is expected to
reopen in December.
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