SANCAP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE On May 6, the SanCap Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Hilton Grand Vacations for the ribbon-cutting of boutique resort Hurricane House on Sanibel.

Managed by Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV), the iconic Hurricane House resort held a soft opening in early April and, on May 6, celebrated with a SanCap Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at its restored location on Sanibel.

Severe damage to the 14-unit, timeshare property required a strip-down to studs and all new roofs, windows and doors. A new pool deck and landscaping are in the works, along with the return of other amenities. For the time being, returning owners and guests of the two-bedroom condos enjoy pool, tennis and golf privileges at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel.

Hilton Grand Vacations manages four other timeshare resorts along with Hurricane House on Sanibel and does timeshare management, rentals and resales. In January, the chamber celebrated the firm’s Sanibel office reopening.

“Being based in hospitality, the chamber has always been an exceptional partner, not only to HGV, but to all the businesses on Sanibel,” Senior Vice President of Resort Operations Kevin Speidel said. “So many people from all walks of life have had a special moment or two on Sanibel at one time or another, and the chamber has done a great job of subtly reminding people of those memories in all of the promotions they do.”

“Another coastal resort property on the books is a great cause for celebration,” chamber President and Chief Executive Officer John Lai said. “We congratulate Hilton Grand Vacations for its efforts in keeping up the recovery momentum by bolstering the islands’ accommodations census.”

The Hurricane House is at 2939 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel.