Post #700948 by AceExplorer on Mon, Dec 2, 2013 6:23 AM

Yup, it was a massive de-evolution over the past 20 years. My first visit was in 1991 and I thought it was good then, and I remember being directed not to miss it. But now I am curious to know what, if anything, the property management company was doing. But also what the local Cultural Council, Better Business Bureau, tourism boards, etc. were doing or not doing. Is rip-out-and-remove (re-development) really the only answer to solve the sorts of problems the IMP had? In the face of the huge revenue benefits the Queen Emma Land Company will enjoy in future years, part of me cannot I blame them. But it is still a sad loss in light of what was there and was so successful in the past.

Alright, I think that's the 20th time I've said how sad, what a shame, etc. Time for me to move on and look forward to whatever new stuff is around the corner to fill the void which will be left by the loss of the IMP and leave downtown to the high-end guys. There are still many naturally beautiful and culturally significant places on the island to visit. The people who do some research will always be rewarded.