GUSTAVIA, St. Barthélemy – The Collectivité of St. Barthélemy has launched a public selection process for a new operator to manage and run the restaurant at Rémy de Haenen Airport.
The restaurant occupies 121.5 square metres on the upper floor of the terminal in Saint-Jean. The Collectivité will provide part of the furniture, kitchen and restaurant equipment, as well as a Category 4 liquor licence.
Prospective operators are being provided with exceptionally detailed tender documentation, going well beyond a general description of the concession. The package includes extensive photographs, plans and technical information on the restaurant and its facilities, allowing interested parties to assess the premises in considerable detail before applying.
The selected operator will pay €48,000 per year, or €4,000 per month, excluding operating expenses such as electricity, water, cleaning and maintenance. The agreement will run for seven and a half years, from December 1, 2026, through May 31, 2034.
Interested parties have until October 15, 2026, at noon to submit their applications. Candidates will also be required to attend a mandatory visit to the premises, with the date to be determined after applications have been received.
