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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Grand Cayman will experience luxury hospitality like never before when the highly anticipated ONE | GT, a flagship hotel and residential offering, officially joins the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection. The membership comes on the eve of its grand opening scheduled for the end of 2025. As an SLH member, ONE | GT will now be a part of the exclusive global collection of over 620 independent luxury boutique hotels, a milestone moment for the Cayman Islands’ travel and luxury accommodations sectors.

ONE | GT’s new partnership with SLH complements an overall alliance with Hilton, further positioning the resort among the ultimate luxury destinations within the Caribbean. As one of the components within the alliance, the hotel will join Hilton’s global bookable channels, which will give it access to over 180 million Hilton Honors members globally. The alliance firmly places Grand Cayman on the global radar screen within the realm of the discerning traveler who seeks one-of-a-kind and luxury travel destinations.

One Milestone For The Cayman Islands

Jeremy Hurst, IRG President and developer of ONE | GT, was eager about this new membership, stating, “Becoming an SLH member and, by extension, Hilton’s global collection, is an important milestone, not just for ONE | GT, but for the Cayman Islands, as a whole.” The new membership, he explained, would deliver unbeatable global exposure and further reinforce Grand Cayman’s status as an ultimate luxury getaway. It’s also an important milestone, he explained, for the island’s tourism industry, which still recovering from the pandemic.

“Aligning our project better with the world’s most discerning tourists and increasing Grand Cayman’s profile is paramount to the long-term success of our tourism industry,” Hurst said. As the hotel’s first guests approach, the alliance will experience a boost in overseas tourists to the island, further establishing the country’s rising reputation as a luxury destination.

Remington Hospitality on the Forefront

The properties of ONE | GT will be overseen by highly acclaimed Remington Hospitality, whose portfolio features over 135 properties from the U.S. and Caribbean. Flagship properties within Remington’s collection include such world-class properties as The Joule in Dallas, Hotel Yountville within Napa Valley, and La Concha in Key West. Remington’s reputation for offering world-class service and chic style will help define the guest experience within ONE | GT.

Bram Theeven, Managing Director, ONE | GT Hospitality, spoke on this partnership, saying, “This partnership with SLH fulfills our commitment to deliver a world-class hospitality experience built on personal service, stylish design, and global connections.” The hotel, which will open during the winter season of 2025, aims to deliver an elite, luxury experience that combines the grace of the Cayman Islands and an upscale, boutique feel.

The History and Features of ONE | GT

ONE | GT is an ambitious dual-purpose development that will offer hotel suites and private residences. The resort boasts 95 hotel suites and 82 luxury residences, and several are expected to come on line before the hotel officially opens its doors. The tower stands 144 feet above sea level and consists of 11 stories, and its roof level enjoys panoramic views of the island.

Accommodating the hotel suites, ONE | GT offers a variety of luxurious amenities, including two resort pools, three signature restaurants, and one on-site café. The development offers an exclusive ownership program on parking spots, too, to meet the demands of guests for a private and customized experience. Centrally located inside George Town, ONE | GT will be an upscale and fashionable address among residents and guests, too.

As a key component of the final phase of the construction project, ONE | GT further establishes its reputation as an exceptional destination. It’s redefining the luxury accommodations market within Grand Cayman by providing an uncompromising concept that blends residential living and an internationally acclaimed boutique hotel experience.

Financial Support and Sales Incentives: Financial assistance

The development of ONE | GT has been significantly funded, and among such considerable funding is that from the construction loan granted by CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. The bank has additionally developed numerous sales incentives to entice potential buyers, such as buyer-financing offers and a payment plan on developer stamp duty. These monetary proposals aim to reach broader investors by making luxury ownership within ONE | GT more within reach.

Gemel Sobers, Country Head, CIBC, emphasized the role of the bank to support the development.”We are happy to have financed ONE | GT from ground zero – first, by providing construction lending, and then, by offering buyers a very attractive set of financing options,” said Sobers.”This includes special variable and fixed-rate mortgages, up to 95% financing, and special offers such as paying the first three payments, and no interest or principal due.”

The Future of Luxury on Grand Cayman Island

As ONE | GT approaches its final phase of build-out, not only is the George Town skyline evolving, but Grand Cayman’s luxury hotel market is poised to be transformed. As a luxury offering, paired with its mutually beneficial partnership between Hilton and SLH, and an overall concept that brings together deluxe residential living and a global hotel flag, ONE | GT will become one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. As the development nears completion, there is little doubt that ONE | GT will provide a significant boost to Grand Cayman’s tourism and real estate scene. The melding of local flavor, luxurious finishes, and global visibility promises to deliver a flagship property that will attract tourists and investors from every region on earth. The Cayman Islands stands poised to take the next step on the path to becoming a world-class luxury destination, and ONE | GT stands directly in the center.

(Source: ONE | GT, IRG, Remington Hospitality, Hilton, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank)

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