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Paradise Found: Romance in the Caribbean

Paradise Found: Romance in the Caribbean

29 November 2010 Focus

Need some romance in your life? If you and your partner are looking for the ideal destination for your next holiday then look no further than the Caribbean. After all, where could be better to rekindle that spark or spend some quality time together than a white-sand, palm-fringed beach under a blazing sun?

Sandals Negril offers best of Jamaica

Sandals Negril offers best of Jamaica

8 November 2010 Focus

Sandals Resorts is riding high, having been recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand by the World Travel Awards last month. Here Breaking Travel News heads off to the beach in Jamaica to see what is just so special about this idyllic haven.

Reinvigorated Sandals looks to future

Reinvigorated Sandals looks to future

1 November 2010 Focus

On the heels of its 30th anniversary earlier this year, Sandals Resorts International has confirmed it will reinvigorate its product with multi-million dollar development projects at a numbers of its resorts. Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort, Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa resort and Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club in Jamaica are all set for major upgrades.

The Americas’ night of tourism triumph

23 October 2010 Travel Events News

Winners from across the Americas region are celebrating their victories at the World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony at the Sandals White House resort in Jamaica. Following a night of high drama, winners of the coveted trophies celebrated in style with the legendary Boney M headlining the event.

Who’s who of travel head to Jamaica

22 October 2010 Travel Events News

The who’s who of travel and tourism are heading to Jamaica for tonight’s World Travel Awards 2010 The Americas Ceremony. Sandals Whitehouse is making the final preparations ahead of what promises to be the biggest night of the year travel and tourism in the region.

Jamaica steps up to host WTA Americas

Jamaica steps up to host WTA Americas

22 September 2010 Travel Events News

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa has been selected to host the World Travel Awards Americas Gala Ceremony. Located on Jamaica’s beautiful south coast, the Caribbean resort will welcome guests for the ceremony on October 22nd for what is sure to be the highlight of the tourism calendar.

Interview: Sandals’ ‘Butch’ Stewart

20 September 2010 Focus

As the pioneering founder of Sandals Resorts, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart has redefined all-inclusive luxury in the Caribbean. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with the enigmatic entrepreneur to discuss recent developments in the Caribbean and what the future holds for this most engaging of businessmen.

Sandals’ Adam Stewart to present keynote at WTM

Sandals’ Adam Stewart to present keynote at WTM

17 September 2010 Travel Events News

Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts and one of the travel industry’s youngest and most inspirational leaders is to take WTM World Responsible Tourism Day’s HOTseat. The 29-year-old follows in the prestigious footsteps of travel heads such as Ed Fuller of Marriott and Peter Long of TUI Travel.

Sandals reveal 50% Of People Plan To Marry Abroad To Avoid Unwanted Guests

Sandals reveal 50% Of People Plan To Marry Abroad To Avoid Unwanted Guests

18 August 2010 Press Release Hotel News

Some people really will go the extra mile to avoid inviting unwanted friends and relatives to their big day, and according to Sandals Resorts, almost half of the population will go as far as leaving the country. The Caribbean hotel company have recently found that 47 per cent of the 2000 surveyed said they would like to or are planning to marry abroad to avoid inviting distant relations and acquaintances that they really don’t want to be there.

Sandals to scrap Royal Plantation brand

Sandals to scrap Royal Plantation brand

10 August 2010 Hotel News

Sandals Resorts International has confirmed it will scrap the Royal Plantation Collection in September this year. Properties presently operating under the brand will move into the Luxury Included collection, or will now be marketed independently.