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Re: Atrium update
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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05/01/2020 03:44 PM
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I wonder what employees they are referring to? The 3 they didn't fire?
J.D.
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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05/01/2020 06:29 PM
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Interesting, that they are closing until October 1. That seems to indicate to me that they expect that SXM is not going to open to outside visitors until around that time.. Which I don't necessarily disagree with, but just find that interesting.
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/01/2020 06:48 PM
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Having just stayed at Atrium in March, there was a lot of renovation going on. I think the entire 2nd floor was closed so MAYBE they are using this as an opportunity to get all the renovations done without guests there. Just a thought.
J.D.
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: SammyM]
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05/02/2020 08:31 AM
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Actually I DO spend time looking out the windows and definitely on my balcony in SXM -- or anywhere else I travel. A view is EXTREMELY important to me. Obviously, your needs and wants differ.
Carol Hill
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/02/2020 09:26 AM
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They had several containers sitting in the parking lot in March and it was tough for the workers to use the elevators and more stuff with tourists. Lots of cabinets, etc. piled outside (under cover) as well. I got to ride the elevator with a bathtub one day. Parking at Atrium is pretty tight and the containers and workers vehicles made it a mess on many days. My personal guess is this closure has more to do with remodeling than anything else. Once then can resume that is.
J.D.
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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05/02/2020 02:17 PM
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As an owner at the Atrium Resort and Spa, I received the email yesterday. I understand their decision as it will not be to their advantage to open during low season when the island will still be trying to recover from this pandemic. Air Canada and some other airlines have recently announced that they will not be flying internationally until December. It will be awhile before some airports reopen and restrictions are lifted. Many people will not feel safe to travel even when restrictions are lifted. Hotels and other businesses are certainly having difficult decisions to make at this very uncertain time. I appreciate the Atrium in making this decision and informing the owners. The date could change again depending on the conditions at that time, but at least we have a tentative date now and know what to expect.
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: islandgem]
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05/02/2020 02:27 PM
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Thanks for the information.
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Re: Atrium update
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/02/2020 03:25 PM
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Actually I DO spend time looking out the windows and definitely on my balcony in SXM -- or anywhere else I travel. A view is EXTREMELY important to me. Obviously, your needs and wants differ. Exactly.....
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