Sandals News
Sandals International acquires The Veranda
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has acquired The Veranda Resorts & Residences in Turks & Caicos, a luxury property with beautifully appointed suites and villas and oceanfront views along Grace Bay. The agreement to acquire the resort was successfully reached after on-going negotiations with His Excellency the Governor, Damian Roderic Todd and the Government of the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Sandals Foundation continues to make a difference
The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, continues to spearhead its three year mission of bettering the region through community, education and environmental outreach.
Sandals moves into Grenada with LaSource acquisition
Sandals Resorts International has announced the purchase of LaSource Resort in Grenada for an undisclosed sum. The agreement to acquire the resort was successfully reached after on-going discussions with the government of Grenada and represents the brand’s first property in this eastern Caribbean country.
Stephen Hector, Global PR Director, Sandals Resorts International @ WTM 2012
Stephen Hector, Global PR Director, Sandals Resorts International, talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2012
Sandals Resorts to refund Hurricane Sandy costs to holidaymakers
Sandals Resorts has announced it is easing the disappointment of guests affected by Hurricane Sandy by refunding the disrupted section of their stay. The gesture was made after a number of the company’s resorts suffered damage in the wake of Hurricane Sandy resulting in the temporary suspension of arrivals to Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios and the delayed reopening of Beaches Ocho Rios.
Sandals La Toc Golf Resort recognised by EarthCheck
Sandals Resorts has announced Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia has been recognised for its environmental efforts by EarthCheck, a leading certification and benchmarking organisation, which has rewarded the resort with a Platinum level certification. As a result of having consistently demonstrated its commitment to host communities and high standards of environmental care over a period of ten consecutive years, Sandals La Toc has joined an elite number of organisations around the world in achieving the highest level of EarthCheck Certification, and now becomes the fourth resort under the Sandals Resorts International umbrella to receive this distinction.
Adam Stewart, chief executive, Sandals Resorts International
Adam Stewart, chief executive, Sandals Resorts International, at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012
Peter Fraser, general manager, Sandals Royal Plantation
Peter Fraser, general manager, Sandals Royal Plantation at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012
Wayne Cummings, director of business processes, Sandals Resorts
Wayne Cummings, director of business processes, Sandals Resorts at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012
Adrian Whitehead, general manager, Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
Adrian Whitehead, general manager, Beaches Negril Resort & Spa at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012
Sandals launches Bachelor trade incentive
Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic holiday experience in the Caribbean, so it is no surprise that the stunning Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas has been chosen as the setting for the climax of the second season of hit Channel 5 show The Bachelor. Episodes ten will air on August 31st 2012 and will see Bachelor Spencer Matthews jet off to the Bahamian paradise of The Exumas for a Luxury Included stay at Sandals Emerald Bay, accompanied by the three girls who have made it through to the show’s finale.
Sandals Resorts roll out new trade initiative
To celebrate their involvement in Channel 5’s hit show The Bachelor, Sandals Resorts and the Bahamas Tourist Office are offering travel agents the chance to win a Luxury Included afternoon tea with Spencer Matthews, star of Made in Chelsea.