The curtain has come down on Son Amar, the Bunyola nightspot owned by the late Margaret Whittaker, at least in the short term. The more than 100 staff were told this morning that it would close from the end of this month but there is hope that it could be relaunched as an events centre in the future.
In a press statement, Son Amar, said that the Whittaker family had invested more than 50 million euros in the entertainment spot but it wasn't enough to stem the mounting losses rumoured to be substantial.
Ever since her death in February, the Whittaker family and the directors had worked long and hard to try and keep Son Amar open but in the end it was a losing battle and they were forced to take radical action. It appears that for many years Son Amar had been kept open as a result of cash injections from other businesses in the Whittaker empire. Following her death this was no longer possible.
Margaret Whittaker purchased Son Amar in 2006 and invested heavily in the show and the facilities. The Slimming World founder was exceptionally proud of Son Amar.
Its closure will have a negative impact on the Bunyola economy as it was one of the biggest employers in the area.
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Stan The ManWell the short answer if the above article is correct is Yes she did know. Thats what multimillionaire business owners can do, prop up their pet projects using funds from their other businesses. Nothing illegal in that I presume. However when said owner dies and each business is expected to stand on its own two feet - the saying wheat and chaff comes to mind. Son Amar for all its attractions appears financially to be chaff.
Several years ago. I wrote an Letter/ Article in the DB. I suggested a huge theatre venue in the centre of the Island.So that travel to and from the Theatre was equally placed. To have International Top Star Entertainers Appearing for at least Two Weeks at a time. I foresaw it as Major Winter Attraction as well as the Summer Season. I envisaged Hotel Groups staying open through the Winter. Also Coaches taking Guest Tourists to the Theatre from the Hotels. But no cars, just booked Guests and Coaches. Obviously that involves a great deal of Investment. But what a fabulous attraction for the whole year, and every year for Mallorca. Ah well, per chance to Dream.
This is a great loss for Mallorca. For me it was the Islands Number One Entertainment Attraction. I would visit Son Amar twice every year as A VIP. Did MW pass away knowing her wonderful venue was in financial trouble. RIP Margaret. What an excellent Theatre you created.