PRODUCT UPDATE 2021 SECOND QUARTER (APRIL – JUNE) TOPIC OUTLINE
Tourism Product Updates Slide ▪ New Products ……………………..……………………………………………………..….…….. 3 ▪ New Restaurants & Bars ………...……………………...... 9 ▪ Activities ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 ▪ Coming Soon………………………………………………………………………………….……… 28 ▪ Business & Event Updates ……………………………………………………...... 33
Tourism Development Services Updates ▪ Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence (PRIDE) ………………..….…. 49 ▪ Tourism Education Awareness & Scholarships ………………………………..……. 52
Accommodation Updates ▪ New Developments ……………………………………………………………………………… 54 ▪ Current Room Stock …………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Product Updates and Presentation by: Shameka Clarke (Product Development Officer) NEW PRODUCTS ATV CAYMAN TOUR/ACTIVITY GRAND CAYMAN
ATV Cayman is the only ATV off road tour in Grand Cayman. Routes provide you with scenic views of Barker’s beaches and so much more.
Location: Conch Point Road West Bay
Business hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Sunday: Closed
See contacts below for more information.
Telephone: (345) 922-0366 Email: [email protected] (or Whatsapp message) Website: https://atvcayman.com/ BEACON FARMS FARM / AGRICULTURE GRAND CAYMAN Beacon Farms is a nonprofit organization that creates agricultural career opportunities for Caymanians as part of a "Continuum of Care" model of recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. While providing this benefit to society, they also produce local agricultural products available to the public. Produce includes, Organic produce, coconut oil, coconut flour, locally grown tobacco, compost and more. See contacts below for more information about the farm and their ‘Beacon of Hope Foundation’.
Location: Frank Sound Road, Old Man Bay North Side
Business hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Telephone: (345) 947-9800 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.beaconfarmscayman.org/ BITE CLUB FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE GRAND CAYMAN
The Bite Club is the newest food delivery service in Grand Cayman. Order from your favourite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Receive news, Bite Club restaurant events and get special offers with the all-in Bite Club app.
See contacts below for more information and restaurant list.
Telephone: (345) 640-0001 Email: [email protected] Website: https://biteclubcayman.com/ Back to topic outline FUN TRUCKS CAYMAN PARTY ENERTAINMENT ON WHEELS GRAND CAYMAN
Fun Trucks Cayman brings a spacious, high-tech video game theater right to you. The game trucks are mobile and feature an incredible razorback laser tag system from Elite Laser Tag and a ‘Magic Mirror Photo Booth’ that will be a hit at any birthday party, school and church function or large group event. See contacts below for more information on bookings and pricing.
Location: Camana Bay West Bay
Business hours: Wednesday – Friday: 2:30 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Telephone: (345) 525-5151 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.funtruckscayman.com/ Back to topic outline THE SCOOTER GUYS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE GRAND CAYMAN
The introduction of e-scooters to the Cayman Islands offers a new, efficient, fun, and affordable mode of transportation. E-scooter ride share is a smart-phone GPS application-based service where riders log into the app, locate a nearby available scooter, and start their ride. E-scooters are 100% electrically charged and requires pedaling. They are an alternative to bicycle transportation. The app can be downloaded at https://ride.bird.co/birdcayman for cost and locations. Business location: 68 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Unit 3
E-Scooter hours: Daily: 7:00 am
See contacts below for more information and inquiries.
Telephone: (345) 525-7433 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.cita.ky/what-to-do/the-scooter-guys NEW RESTAURANTS & BARS BUBBA’S BBQ GRAND CAYMAN DELIVERY SERVICE ONLY
Bubba’s brings the best of BBQ to Cayman. Select from Baby Back, Pork Spare, or Beef Ribs. All meat plates (pulled pork, smoked chicken, CAB beef brisket, smoked turkey breast and sausage) come with cornbread, house pickles and a side.
Delivery Services: - Let’s Eat: https://letseat.ky/ - Bite Club: https://biteclubcayman.com/
Business hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30 am – 1:00 am Friday: 11:30 am – 2:00 am Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://bubbasbbqcayman.com/ GUY HARVEY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL GRAND CAYMAN
The Boathouse Grill offers a superb mix of Caribbean and International cuisine, with a focus on fresh, sustainable seafood including selections harvested from local waters. Open and airy, our interior décor is enhanced with an exclusive collection of artwork from renowned marine wildlife artist, Guy Harvey. The best spot in the house is upfront on the first floor deck with prime vistas of sunset and the working George Town harbour.
Location: South Church Street (Waterfront) George Town
Business hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
See contacts below for more information.
Telephone: (345) 640-0020 Email: [email protected] Website: https://boathousecayman.com/ HOP SING’S CHINESE EXPRESS GRAND CAYMAN DELIVERY SERVICE ONLY
American Chinese takeout available through delivery only. You can indulge in all the classic chicken, beef, seafood and veggie dishes with traditional sides such as egg rolls, spring rolls, wontons, fried rice and soups.
Delivery Services: - Let’s Eat: https://letseat.ky/ - Bite Club: https://biteclubcayman.com/
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.hopsingscayman.com/ ISLAND POKE GRAND CAYMAN DELIVERY SERVICE ONLY
Delivering Cayman’s freshest Poke bowls island wide.
Delivery Service: - Let’s Eat: https://letseat.ky/
Business hours: 6 Days a week: 11:30 am
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://pokecayman.com/ JACK SPARROW GRAND CAYMAN
A sustainable fish and chips shop with a New Zealand/Aussie background. A healthier spin on the classic fish and chips with a focus on keeping it local and sustainable. Jack Sparrow also offers takeout and delivery through the ‘Let’s Eat’ app.
Location: Harbour Place (Ground Floor) South Church Street
Business hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
See contacts below for more information.
Telephone: (345) 746-3474 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Jack-Sparrow-Fish-and-Chips-104165877728276/ ROASTERS CHICKEN GRAND CAYMAN DELIVERY SERVICE ONLY
Roasters Chicken offers chicken dinners, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads. Select from Roasters sauces, Jerk or Piri Piri. Side dishes include potato salad, sweet potato fries, fried sweet plantain, corn on the cob, coleslaw, rice and beans and more.
Delivery Services: - Let’s Eat: https://letseat.ky/ - Bite Club: https://biteclubcayman.com/
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://biteclubcayman.com/restaurant/roasters-chicken/ THAI KITCHEN GRAND CAYMAN DELIVERY SERVICE ONLY
Experience classic Thai fare, house made. From mild to fiery, the menu is extensive. The food is based on the Thai principle of balancing five tastes. From spiced stir-fries, to fresh rolls, spring rolls, and curries. Thai Kitchen offers flavourful dishes representing all regions of Thailand with elegant twists and presentation. Open to serve both lunch and dinner.
Delivery Services: - Let’s Eat: https://letseat.ky/ - Bite Club: https://biteclubcayman.com/
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://thaikitchencayman.com/ THE COMFORT ROOM GRAND CAYMAN
The Comfort Room offers authentic Filipino cuisine made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Recipes were passed down through the generations and have been refined to perfection for your dining pleasure. The Comfort Room also cater orders for parties 10 and more. Open for dine-in and pick-up.
Location: 34 Barnes Plaza, Mary Street George Town
Business hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
See contacts below for more information and menu.
Telephone: (345) 924-4409 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.the-comfortroom.com/ THE FALLS STEAKHOUSE formerly Copper Falls Steakhouse GRAND CAYMAN
The Falls Steakhouse, “Where Everyone Goes to Meat”, has a legacy of serving the finest cuts of beef in a friendly and professional manner, providing friends and guests an exceptional dining experience.
Location: 43 Canal Point Road (across from the Strand Shopping Plaza) West Bay Road
Business hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
See contacts below for more information.
Telephone: (345) 945-4755 Email: [email protected] Website: https://thefallssteakhouse.com/ THE FISHBOWL BAR & PUB formerly Duke’s Seafood & Rib Shack GRAND CAYMAN The Fishbowl is one of the newest American Food Bar & Pub to the Market Street Group chain of restaurants. The menu includes bar food classics such as wings, quesadillas, potato skins, beergaritas and cold draft beers from the island’s local award-winning brewery, Cayman Islands Brewery. Outdoor and indoor seating is available.
Location: Trafalgar Place, Seven Mile Beach
Business hours: 7 days a week: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://thefishbowlcayman.com/ TUKKA (WEST) RESTAURANT & BAR GRAND CAYMAN For a taste of Australia with a Caribbean twist, look no further than Tukka Restaurant & Bar.
Location: Morgan’s Harbour West Bay
Business hours: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 am Saturday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am Sunday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
See contacts below for more information.
Telephone: (345) 949-4321 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.tukka.ky/ Back to topic outline WING MAN GRAND CAYMAN DELIVERY SERVICE ONLY
Wing Man is Cayman’s go-to delivery source for the most mouthwatering wings. Choose from traditional, tenders, and boneless wings in a variety of flavours. Opt for a “Wing Man Meal Deal” or choose from the “Squadron Packs” if you have a larger flight crew to feed. Pair your wings with a side of seasoned, cajun, lemon pepper, or garlic parm fries, zesty coleslaw, or buttery sweet cornbread.
Delivery Services: - Let’s Eat: https://letseat.ky/ - Bite Club: https://biteclubcayman.com/
See contacts below for more information.
Email: [email protected] Website: https://wingmancayman.com/ ACTIVITIES CAMPFIRE FEAST FRIDAY, 2 APRIL 2021 GRAND CAYMAN
Celebrating the tradition of Easter camping under the stars in the Cayman Islands with a family feast hot from the grill and outdoor wood burning oven.
Admission: CI $47.00 (US $56.00) per person
Location: Water Cay Road, Rum Point North Side
Event time: 6:00 pm - until
See contact details below more information about the event.
Telephone: (345) 947-9975 Website: https://www.kaibo.ky/good-friday-campfire-feast/ EASTER FESTIVAL & SCAVENGER HUNT MONDAY, 3 APRIL 2021 GRAND CAYMAN The Easter Festival is a fun Easter-themed event for the whole family. The fun day will feature an array of games and activities, crafts, live music and poolside BBQ.
Admission: Kids 12 and under – Free, when they bring three plastic items to be recycled. Adults - CI $15.00 (US $18.00) includes full access to the centre.
Location: Cayman Turtle Centre, Northwest Point Road, West Bay
Event time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Poolside BBQ: 12:00 pm)
See contact details below more information about the event.
Telephone: (345) 949-3894 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.explorecayman.com/events/easter-cayman-turtle-centre CAYMAN KITEFEST MONDAY, 5 APRIL 2021 GRAND CAYMAN
Reviving the Caymanian tradition of kite flying at Easter whilst fund-raising for a local charity, this fun family day out offers a kite competition and live band. Every Easter Monday.
Admission: FREE Donate CI $10.00 (US $12.00) to the ‘One Dog at a Time’ charity to enter the kite competition.
Location: Water Cay Road, Rum Point, North Side
Event time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
See contact details below more information about the event.
Telephone: (345) 947-9975 Website: https://www.kaibo.ky/why-you-need-to-attend-cayman-kitefest-at-kaibo-beach/ CAYMAN ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, 22 APRIL – SUNDAY, 25 APRIL 2021 GRAND CAYMAN
Anglers compete annually in this much anticipated event.
Event time: 8:00 am (22-Apr) – 5:00 pm (25-Apr)
See contacts below for more information about fees and registration.
Telephone: (345) 945-3131 Email: [email protected] Website: https://fishcayman.com/event/cayman-islands-international-fishing-tournament-2021/ Back to topic outline TURTLE CRAWL 5k WALK/RUN SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2021 GRAND CAYMAN The Cayman Turtle Centre is hosting their first annual Turtle Crawl 5k Walk/Run this year to raise funds to support the conservation of Green Sea Turtles in the Cayman Islands.
Event time: 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cayman Turtle Centre, Northwest Point Road, West Bay
See contacts below for more information about fee and registration.
Telephone: (345) 949-3894 Email: [email protected] Website: https://caymanturtles.ky/events/turtle-crawl-5k-walk-run/ COMING SOON… BACK A YARD GRAND CAYMAN
Cayman and Jamaica Cuisine
Location: West Bay Road CUBA LIBRE GRAND CAYMAN
Cuba Libre Bar & Restaurant will be offering authentic Cuban cuisine
Location: West Shore Plaza West Bay SEVEN MILE GREENS GRAND CAYMAN
The sister branch to Seven Mile Beach Burger that will offer salads, soups and sandwiches.
Location: 23 Lime Tree Bay (Governor’s Square) West Bay Back to topic outline THE WHITE WHALE PUB & ALE GRAND CAYMAN
Replacing Bar Crudo
Location: South Church Street (Waterfront) George Town
Telephone: (345) 640-0020 Email: [email protected] Website: https://thewhitewhalecayman.com/ BUSINESS & EVENT UPDATES 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR & GRILL GRAND CAYMAN – WEST BAY ROAD CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Source: https://www.margaritavilleresortgrandcayman.com/drinks-dining/5-oclock-somewhere-bar/ ATLANTIS SUBMARINES GRAND CAYMAN – GEORGE TOWN CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
No longer at location BONFIRE GRAND CAYMAN – WEST BAY (LOCALE GRAND CAYMAN BOUTIQUE HOTEL) CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE CALICO JACKS BAR & GRILL GRAND CAYMAN – SEVEN MILE BEACH CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Source: https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/04/25/grief-memories-and-hope-accompany-closure-of-calico-jacks/ CATCH GRAND CAYMAN – MORGAN’S HARBOUR CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Update as of 23-March-2020 https://www.facebook.com/CatchCayman/
Source: https://www.catch.ky/ EATING HOUSE 1503 GRAND CAYMAN – WEST BAY ROAD CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
No longer at location JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE GRAND CAYMAN – GEORGE TOWN CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
As per JBM-GCM Event’s Director Jason Wilson No longer at location KEYS CAFÉ GRAND CAYMAN – WEST BAY ROAD CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Source: https://www.margaritavilleresortgrandcayman.com/drinks-dining/keys-cafe/ ROYAL PALMS BEACH CLUB GRAND CAYMAN – WEST BAY ROAD CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Official website and Facebook pages disconnected No longer at location
Other source: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147365-d4586498-Reviews-Royal_Palms_Beach_Club- Grand_Cayman_Cayman_Islands.html SPREAD GRAND CAYMAN – WEST BAY ROAD CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Source: https://www.margaritavilleresortgrandcayman.com/drinks-dining/spread/ TASTE OF CAYMAN FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL GRAND CAYMAN POSTPONDED UNTIL 2022
Source: https://www.tasteofcayman.org/
Telephone: (345) 623-6700 THE KING’S HEAD PUB GRAND CAYMAN – CAMANA BAY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Source: https://www.facebook.com/caymankingshead/ WEST BAY DINER GRAND CAYMAN CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
No longer at location Back to topic outline WOLF’S DEN GRAND CAYMAN – GEORGE TOWN CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
No longer at location
Source: https://www.wolfsdencayman.com/ TOURISM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UPDATES PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN DELIVERING EXCELLENCE (PRIDE)
• Experiential Learning Series—Immersed – Logo Developed by Patrick Gorham – Original PRIDE Logo match to Immersed Logo
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PRIDE Updates by: Carol Britton (Tourism Development Supervisor) PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN DELIVERING EXCELLENCE (PRIDE)
• Experiential Learning Series—Immersed – First Immersed class held 17 March 2021 – Topic: Caymanian Cuisine—Fried Fish & Fritters with swanky – Classed limited to 10 participants each to maximize experience – Venues: • Cayman Islands Further Education Centre with Alvin McLaughlin (6 persons attended) • John Gray High School with Chef Jamal Miller (8 persons attended) – Next Topic: Cayman Catboat Sailing with The Catboat Club Continued on the following slide Back to topic outline
Chef Jamal Miller Alvin McLaughlin Past TATP Student and MOT Scholar Owner, Alvin’s Food Court Back to topic outline TOURISM EDUCATION AWARENESS & SCHOLARSHIPS
• Deadline for 2021 scholarship applications is April 30th. • Caymanians interested in pursuing hospitality related majors are invited to apply. • Successful applicants will be awarded up to USD 25,000.00 awarded annually.
Visit the website below for more information on scholarships and applications. https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-us/ourcayman/education- training/scholarships-internships
TEAS Update by: Tunisia Barnes (Tourism Training and Development Coordinator) ACCOMMODATION UPDATES
Accommodation Updates by: Tina O’Connor (Senior Hotel Inspector) NEW DEVELOPMENTS Estimated Developments Rooms Location Completion Revive 28 Bungalows Mariners Cove, 2022 (Healing Resort and Spa) Prospect https://www.hjsarchitecture.com/revive-story-1 Shoreline Cliff, GCM Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel 351 Pageant Beach, 2022 & Residences George Town, http://grandhyattgran dcaymanresidences.com/seven- GCM mile-beach/ Kailani, Grand Cayman (NCB 80 Almond Tree Site, June 2022 Group) (1,2 and 3 bedroom North Church https://ncbgroup.ky/wp- suites) Street, GCM content/uploads/2018/01/Luxury-Condo-Hotel- Overview.pdf (Broke Ground) NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Developments Rooms Location Completion
St. James Point, Mandarin 100 hotel rooms Beach Bay - Bodden Town, 2022 Oriental Hotel 89 Residences GCM
Vida Cayman 18 Bungalows West Bay 2022
Eco-Resort at Barefoot Beach 89 Cottages Barefoot Beach – East End, TBD GCM Cayman Enterprise City Zone TBD South Sound, GCM TBD
Hotel Indigo 282 (Proposed) West Bay, GCM 2024 Back to topic outline NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Developments Rooms Location Completion
Hotel & Canal District Planned TBD West Bay, GCM TBD Area Development (PAD) Ironwood Resort with 18 hole 82 golf course rooms and North Side, GCM TBD Championship Course 20 beach bungalows (Frank Sound beach front real estate) and Club House with F & B facilities Back to topic outline CURRENT ROOM STOCK MARCH 2021
Category GCM CYB LYB Total
Condos 3,159 55 43 3,257
Villas 974 113 42 1,129
Hotels 2,502 85 78 2,665
Total 6,635 253 163 7,051 THANK YOU! Back to topic outline