The Malta Independent 7 May 2024, Tuesday
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Full ownership of Paradise Bay Hotel Ltd acquired by Ferdinand Fenech Ltd

Thursday, 23 November 2017, 09:08 Last update: about 7 years ago
Ariadne Curmi, Stefan Fenech, Ferdinand Fenech, Rebecca Vella, Claudette Fenech, Karl Azzopardi
Ariadne Curmi, Stefan Fenech, Ferdinand Fenech, Rebecca Vella, Claudette Fenech, Karl Azzopardi

Determined to continue on Moses Fenech's legacy, a pioneer of the tourism industry in Malta, his grandchildren, shareholders of the company Ferdinand Fenech Ltd, have recently acquired full ownership of Paradise Bay Hotel Ltd and a number of new and exciting investments are underway. 

Mr Moses Fenech started the business in the 1950's from humble beginnings, when he opened a small food and beverage outlet called Cote' d'Or at Military Bay which he then renamed Golden Bay. In the early 60's he built two floors on the Cote' d'Or for tourism purposes and started the building of the original Golden Sands Hotel with 118 rooms which by the late 70's had increased to 360 rooms. 

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In the early 70's he acquired the Paradise Bay Hotel which at that time had 40 rooms and started the construction of the current Resort Hotel to 180 rooms which throughout the years grew to a total of 276 rooms. 

In the 1980's Mr Fenech also inaugurated The Grand Hotel Les Lapins in Ta' Xbiex and also acquired the Riviera Martinique in Ghajn Tuffieha.

Ferdinand Fenech family who previously owned a 50% shareholding in Paradise Bay Hotel Ltd has recently purchased the other 50% shareholding from Beatrix Zammit Ltd making them the sole owners of the property and its operations.

This recent share acquisition paves the way for a number of changes within the Resort's operations including a full image re-branding and an investment of €800K for the refurbishment of the reception and lobby which should be ready by the beginning of 2018. A substantial investment for the building of two new floors, re-development of the Island's Edge Lido apart from the original property which was built in the 1960's are earmarked for the near future. Discussions are also presently underway for the Resort to form part of an international hotel and resort franchise.

The new board of directors is now formed by Mr. Ferdinand Fenech as Chairman, Mr. Stefan Moses Fenech as Managing Director and Ms. Claudette Fenech, Ms. Ariadne Curmi and Ms. Rebecca Vella as Directors. Mr. Karl Azzopardi has recently been appointed as the Resort's General Manager.

Situated by the water's edge, the Paradise Bay Resort is a sea view hotel in an amazing location, close to some of the island's best beaches. Overlooking the picturesque sister islands of Gozo and Comino, and surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, this enchanting waterfront resort is the ideal holiday destination for those looking for peace and quiet in a tranquil setting.

 

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