Sandals News

Sandals expands into St. Vincent with new Beaches resort
Sandals Resorts International is expanding to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, its eighth island in the Caribbean. The new destination will join the portfolio following the acquisition of Buccament Bay Spa & Resort.

Sandals to take centre stage as West Indies tour begins
Sandals Resorts International has been selected as the principal sponsor of the West Indies cricket team for the upcoming three-test series against England. The contest starts on the July 8th.

Sandals unveils new cleanliness rules as guests prepare to return
As the company prepares to welcome guests back to the Caribbean, Sandals Resorts International has introduced new Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness in an attempt to build trust with holidaymakers.

Sandals unveils virtual tours of Caribbean resorts
Travel agents who find themselves yearning for white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters during lock-down can now ‘transport’ themselves to the Caribbean on a virtual fam trip.

Sandals founder Stewart reassures agents
With all Sandals and Beaches properties in the Caribbean closed until at least mid-May, the chairman is keen to reassure guests about the long-term success of the company.

Sandals Carlyle becomes Covid-19 isolation centre
Sandals Resorts International has provided the Jamaican government with access to a 52-room hotel Sandals Carlyle. The property will be used as an isolation centre for patients who have recovered but still need additional space to be monitored before returning home.

Sandals Resorts shuttered in Caribbean until mid-May
Sandals Resorts International will close its properties in the Caribbean until May 15th to protect guests and staff against the spread of Covid-19. All resorts under both the Beaches and Sandals brands are expected to close their doors in March 30th.

World Travel Awards unveils Caribbean winners at Sandals Royal Bahamian
The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best.

World Travel Awards arrives at Sandals Royal Bahamian
The leaders of the Caribbean travel industry are heading to the enchanting Sandals Royal Bahamian for the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020.

Sandals Royal Bahamian to welcome World Travel Awards in January
The enchanting Sandals Royal Bahamian is set to play host to the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 20th.

Minister Bartlett welcomes AC Hotel Kingston to Jamaica
AC Hotels by Marriott has announced the opening of AC Hotel Kingston. In a recent walk-through of the hotel, minister of tourism for Jamaica, Edmund Bartlett, said: “The debut of a brand like AC Hotels in Kingston will solidify the city’s status as a strong city tourism destination.”
Lilley joins Unique Vacations as business development manager
Kirsty Lilley has been appointed as business development manager for Unique Vacations UK, an affiliate of the exclusive worldwide sales and marketing representative for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.