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Beaches Turks & Caicos re-opens following Hurricane Irma
Beaches Turks & Caicos has re-opened its doors to guests after undergoing upgrades post Hurricane Irma. New additions include restaurants, snack bars and water sports activities.
Adam Stewart, chief executive, Sandals Resorts International
Breaking Travel News catches up with Adam Stewart, chief executive, Sandals Resorts International, to discuss how the brand became one of the few genuine Caribbean-wide hospitality success stories. He also discusses plans for a number of new properties, with Sandals Royal Barbados opening in just a few short weeks.
Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, founder and chairman, Sandals Resorts International
Sandals chairman Gordon Stewart tells Breaking Travel News only a strong, cooperative strategy can help build the tourism sector in the Caribbean.
Karl Thompson, managing director, UK & Europe, Sandals
Karl Thompson, managing director for Sandals in the UK & Europe, speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market in London. On the agenda is the impending launch of the new Sandals Royal Barbados, the renovations of Beaches Turks & Caicos following the recent Hurricane season, and the impact of winning at the World Travel Awards.
Foster appointed deputy managing director at Unique Vacations UK
Simon Foster has been promoted to deputy managing director for Unique Vacations UK, representatives for Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the UK and Europe.
Final touches put in place for World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony is almost here, with the final preparations being put in place. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will welcome hospitality leaders from across the region on Saturday, September 16th, as they gather to see who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry.
Sandals Royal Barbados to open in December
Sandals Resorts International has revealed that Sandals Royal Barbados, the brand’s second hotel on the island, will open on December 20th, in time for the winter season.
Plans unveiled for Sandals LaSource St. Lucia
Sandals Resorts has announced plans for its new resort in Saint Lucia – the all-suite Sandals LaSource St. Lucia. The property will include the island’s first roof top infinity edge sky pool, offering 360 views of the island’s beautiful north coast.
Sandals signs first ever GDS deal with Travelport
Travelport and Unique Caribbean Holidays Limited - trading as Sandals and Beaches Resorts -have announced their first-ever GDS deal. This agreement will now enable agents to compare and select flights alongside Sandals resort packages.
Sandals to add new over-the-water suites in the Caribbean
Following the success of its overwater suite collection at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica, Sandals has announced it will launch nine new honeymoon butler bungalows at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, The new accommodation will launch on May 14th.
Sandals Royal Caribbean opens first over-the-water bungalows
Sandals Royal Caribbean’s 12 new over-the-water bungalows have opened and welcomed their first guests. These gorgeous bungalows based in Montego Bay, Jamaica deliver complete immersion of the fine turquoise waters and rich marine life below.
World Travel Awards set to visit Turks & Caicos in September
World Travel Awards has revealed Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2017. Situated on 12 miles of crystal white sand on Grace Bay, Beaches Turks & Caicos will welcome leaders from across the region on Saturday 16th September as they gather to see who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry.