WelcomeToOurNewGeneral Manager -Llewellyn PriceLlewellyn Price has worked in thehospitality industry for the past 17years and has strong rooms andfood and beverage experience. Hewas General Manager of the highlyranked Auberge Saint Antoine inCanada, a Relais an Chateauxproperty, during its development andpre-opening phase.Mr. Price attended the CornellUniversity General Managers programand is a MBA graduate of the IESEBusiness School in Barcelona,Spain. He brings with him a robustvision of growth for the hotel thatis based on superior customerservice and excellent memorableexperiences. In his spare time, Mr.Price likes to swim, play hockey,tennis and take in the night life ofBarbados.

PARTNERSNEWSLETTER

ISSUE 2 - JANUARY 2008

Happy New Year to All!The management team and staffwant to wish you all a prosperousand happy 2008

The Crane Resort &Residence ReceivesTop Industry AccoladeTheCrane received theprestigiousPillar of TourismIndustry Award at the 2007 Barbados TourismAwards Gala, held on July 17, 2007. The secondannual awards gala took place at Illaro Court, theofficial residenceof thePrimeMinister ofBarbados,and the top honour was presented to Paul Doyle,owner of The Crane Resort & Residence, whograciously accepted this exceptional tribute.

The Pillar of Tourism Industry award is considered the highest accolade forBarbados workers and stakeholders. 2007 was the second consecutive yearthat The Crane Resort has been nominated for this award and its first win.The Barbados Tourism Awards were developed to recognize excellence andto ensure that tourists enjoy positive and memorable experiences whilevisiting the island. Nominees for The Pillar of Tourism Award - Businessmust display a commitment to continually enhancing the tourism sector inBarbados, through improving product and service quality in an innovativeand creative manner.

Award Criteria:Dedication to the IndustryExtraordinary Customer ServiceCommitment to Improving Product/Service QualityInnovation & CreativityBusiness Results

Year Round RomancePackagesThe Crane has become the ideal location forWeddings and Honeymoons. Guests canbook our romance and honeymoon packagesthrough their favourite Wholesalers. See ourexciting packages below:

Honeymoon Package

* Fresh flowers upon arrival* Bottle of wine in-room* In-room breakfast on morning after arrival* 5-hr daytime catamaran cruise

Total package priced for two persons -US$156.00

Romantic Escapes

* Fresh flowers upon arrival* Guaranteed Upgrade from One Bedroombeachfront to One Bedroom Ocean View withPrivate Plunge Pool* Dinner for two in Zen or L'Azure* 1 Chilled bottle of wine in room on arrival* In room couples massage (1hr. twotherapists)* Private Island Tour (3hrs.)

Total Package Price for two persons -US$336.00

What’s to Come?Meetings, Incentives & Events at The Crane:A significant emphasis in 2008 will be on the groups

business to include in part incentive groups, weddings

and other banquets and events. Last year we had a total

of 50 events on property with weddings generating 50%

of the business. We expect to grow this business

significantly, and have put all the measures in place to

meet the current demands. On completion of The Crane’s

development, our property will feature a total of four

function suites, varying from an executive style boardroom

to meeting facilities to accommodate up to 120 persons.

The present facility, the historic Pavilion Room, dates back

to the late 1800s, and adjoins L’Azure Restaurant. The new

function suites will be located within The Crane Village.

WEEKLY LIVE ENTERTAINMENTWITH DINNER AND DANCE SETTINGTO BEGIN IN FEBRUARY 2008.

The Greening of The Crane:As previously mentioned the resort has formed a GreenTeam to take on the task of ensuring that the resort issupporting sustainable tourism and preserving ourprecious natural resources on the island.Included on the team are all the heads of departmentsand many line staff members. A recent presentation byLoreto Duffy-Mayers, Vice-Chairman of the CaribbeanAlliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) underscoredthe need for the resort to put its full efforts behind thisworthy endeavour and the team has already startedputting in place initiatives to preserve our natural resourcesand conserve energy and water.

Cliff Top Pools Looking FabulousBeautiful landscaping has enhanced the 4 Cliff Pools, which has now become a relaxing haven for guests. Our

Carriage House bar is now also enjoyed by guests looking for a light lunch and exotic cocktails.

Building 8Adding twentyeight new rooms to theCrane’s inventoryBuilding8 isnow open and operational, with landscaping in the frontof the building continuing to progress.

Crane VillageThe buildings in the Village are starting to look more

complete. The roofs have been put in place on most

structures, and painting of the exteriors has begun. On

completion in late 2008, this area will include a new

Italian restaurant, a coffee shop with bakery, retail

shops, a jazz bar, fitness centre, new concierge and

reception and a conference centre.

DevelopmentUpdate

Beach Elevator

The highly anticipatedbeach elevator is nowcomplete and operational!Our members and guestscan access the beach viathe elevator or the stairsaround it and this willeliminate access throughL’Azure Restaurant.

Crane, St. Philip, Barbados Tel: 246 423 6220 www.thecrane.com