Sandals inTouch October 2023

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The Way Forward Sandals Montego Bay Ochi Region Sandals Dunn’s River Sandals Grande St. Lucian Sandals Emerald Bay Sandals Royal Plantation Sandals South Coast

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Sandals Corporate University All That’s Good Sports Day Sandals Resorts International Sandals Royal Bahamian Sandals Foundation

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Express Yourself

Sandals Royal Curaçao

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Sandals Royal Caribbean

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Sandals Royal Bahamian

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Beaches Ocho Rios

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Sandals Dunn's River

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SANDALS MONTEGO BAY

The historic ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Dalton’s Lounge at Sandals Montego Bay was a momentous occasion that brought the resort together in celebration. Sandals Resorts International’s Chief Operating Officer, Shawn DaCosta, flanked by members of the resort’s executive team, stood proudly with the honouree, Sir Dalton Smith; ready to snip the vibrant ribbon that had adorned the restaurant’s entrance. The name of the lounge pays tribute to the longest-serving team member Sir Dalton Smith who is still actively employed at the flagship resort. The event exemplified the company’s charge towards the future while still reflecting on the legacy of love that is our foundation.

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Unveiling Dalton’s Lounge

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OCHI REGION

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Managers fete team members

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Managers at Beaches Ocho Rios are having a competition! They have been placed in groups and are responsible for organising an event to honour team members at the resort each month. This month’s group – headed by General Manager Charles Blacher – shines brightly in their newly-acquired Jamaican shirts as they provided a lavish lunch and offered extraordinary customer service to their team. The team members were not only fed but they were entertained by one of the resident DJs. Managers also used the opportunity to motivate the team.

Heroes Day Celebration As Jamaica celebrated National Heroes Day on October 16, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort brought the Manor Pool deck to life! The entertainment team was attired in the traditional bandana and Jamaican colours as they festively danced and sang to the sweet sounds of the island’s heritage. Jamaica’s traditional band of masqueraders – Junkanoo, performed with high energy and enthusiasm. The guests were happily taken on a journey through the old and new of Jamaica, experiencing a bit of the best of the country’s traditions.

‘Good food neva ration’, as the Hotel Manager, John Miles, and other members of the managerial team served up an abundance of Jamaican treats to include fried green plantains, ackee and saltfish, fritters, sugar cane, jerk chicken, and so much more. The air simply buzzed with buoyant energy as Sandals Ochi Beach Resort honored the legends of Jamaica.

Breast Cancer Awareness Shines at Sandals Ochi

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In a heartfelt and educational event, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort played host to a Breast Cancer Awareness presentation that left its team members better informed, more knowledgeable and deeply engaged. A team of eight expert doctors from the nearby St Ann’s Bay Hospital, along with a brave survivor who shared a compelling story, took centre-stage to impart crucial knowledge.

The doctors’ involvement extended beyond conventional lecturers. They captivated the audience with a remarkable skit that was not only realistic but also practical. The skit emphasized the importance of early detection and awareness, leaving a lasting impression on all team members. The survivor’s story was nothing short of inspiring, bringing tears to the eyes of those present.

A symbol of strength, she shared her journey and underscored the significance of regular mammograms, encouraging others to prioritize their health.

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SANDALS DUNN’S RIVER Friday Frenzy Sandals Dunn’s River’s Friday Frenzy event exemplified the significance of work-life balance, offering team members a delightful mix of fun, excitement, and games.

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Creole Breakfast

The Accounts Team at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort went above and beyond to execute a “wicked” creole breakfast with all of the best of Saint Lucian creole food on display. They came, they ate, they didn’t want to leave!

SANDALS EMERALD BAY Chef’s Day

Yes! The chefs of Sandals Emerald Bay had a blast this International Chef’s Day. There was singing and dancing in a number of the kitchens in addition to the yummy lunch served in the resort’s ballroom.

SANDALS ROYAL PLANTATION Sandals Royal Plantation team members enjoy a relaxing day with dominoes and good vibes to reset for the busy work week ahead.

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Dominoes and good vibes

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SANDALS SOUTH COAST

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Building rapport with the Bar team

The Bar team had an amazing time at their recently-held “building rapport” session.

The session was geared towards encouraging the team to be observant of not just their guests’ body language and tone, but to also be able to identify what the guest may need even before it is requested. They also learnt lessons in operating under pressure and the reinforcement of their best practices and standards of operation. The team shared that the session was insightful and that they were left with a new outlook on connecting with guests.

Appreciation for an ‘Elite’ team

In true Sandals South Coast style, appreciation and acknowledgement is always given to those who have earned it. It is against this background that the resort’s Elite Butler Service team were feted to an evening of mouth-watering dinner, entertainment and prizes recently. The award honoured and highlighted the team members in the department who have showcased exemplary performance and those who continue to adhere to standards of not just the department but the resort and company in general.

In the News

HUNDREDS ENROLL IN SCU’S HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME IN EASTERN CARIBBEAN Just off the heels of the launch of its Diploma in Hospitality Leadership programme at Sandals South Coast back in August, the Sandals Corporate University has expanded this remarkable and innovative initiative to the Eastern Caribbean.

The programme is dedicated to cultivating leaders from within the organisation, and its second cohort was introduced at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in October. A total of 362 Sandals team members in the Eastern Caribbean are participating in this course.

Mr Gebhard Rainer, Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), explained that Saint Lucia was selected for the inauguration of the SCU’s second cohort due to several compelling reasons. Among those reasons is that Saint Lucia is the secondlargest operational base for SRI, boasting three resorts and the Cap Estate Golf and

He emphasised that the course will empower successful participants to elevate the Sandals Resorts brand to the next level, not only within the region but on a global scale.

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Country Club.

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In the News

ALL THAT’S GOOD FUN DAY

MAKES EPIC RETURN Fun in the sun and excitement galore! That was

let their creativity soar and gave way to a prop-

the tune of the day as some 10,000 team members

filled parade and theatrical dance performances

and their guests from our resorts assembled at the

influenced by popular movies such as James

Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium recently for the

Bond, Avatar, Star Wars, Grease and so much more.

company’s annual ‘All That’s Good Fun Day’.

Throughout the course of the day, the teams went

The event, spearheaded by Sandals Resorts International’s Sports and Social Club ‘The Edge’ made its epic return after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The venue was filled

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with a sea of patrons decked out in colourful

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head to head in multiple sporting events including track and field, football, volleyball, sack races, netball and dominoes, to name a few. There were also fun activities for the children and the opportunity for patrons to play and win amazing prizes.

attire representing their respective resorts and

The day ended on a high note with a riveting

organisations within our group of companies.

performance from ‘Drift’ artiste, Teejay who had

The gathering which took place under the theme “Return to Hollywood” allowed each team to

the crowd on their feet, singing along to his most popular hits and dancing the evening away.

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In the News

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In the News

SANDALS IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN Sandals Resorts has been lauded by Jamaica’s

puts them in a league by themselves and truly,

minister of tourism as a pioneer in hospitality

I am so proud to be the minister at this time as

education, as the company launched a virtual and

Sandals makes this quantum leap into the future

augmented reality platform to provide cutting-edge

of human capital development,” Tourism Minister

spatial AI technology to its professionals.

Edmund Bartlett said in his keynote address at the event launch.

The platform was launched recently by Sandals

He saluted the partnership with SCU and EON

Corporate University (SCU) under a partnership with

Reality as a forward-thinking collaboration that

multinational virtual reality and augmented reality

will drastically change the way education and

software developer, EON Reality.

training is done, not only in the tourism industry

“I laud Sandals for having further consolidated itself as a trailblazer, spearheading the provision of digital solutions for the management of tourism. That

but other industries in the region.

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From left: Dr Luz Longsworth, senior director of Sandals Corporate University (SCU); Nancy Johansson, wife of EON Reality co-founder and president; Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism; Adam Stewart, executive chairman, Sandals Resorts International; Mats Johansson, EON Reality

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co-founder and president; and Wayne Cummings, chairman of the advisory

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board for SCU, at the launch of the SCU/EON Reality XR Platform last Thursday.

Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman Adam Stewart (centre) journeys into a fully equipped Sandals kitchen through a virtual reality goggles on the EON Reality XR Platform.

Looking on is Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (left) and Mats Johansson, the president of EON reality.

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In the News

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In the News

SANDALS EARNS TOP HONOURS IN 2023 HOSPITALITY AWARDS SEASON Sandals Resorts International continues to bask in

15 resorts in the Atlantic islands. Furthermore,

accolades during the 2023 awards season within

Sandals Grenada, Sandals South Coast, Sandals

the hospitality industry. The company’s most

Negril, Sandals Royal Barbados, and Sandals Grande

recent slew of awards has been granted by both

Antigua were all recognised among the top 40

the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers’ Choice

resorts in the Caribbean.

Awards and the World Spa Awards.

In the CNT Awards, Sandals Resorts took a

to identify the foremost spa and wellness brands

commanding position in the ‘resorts’ category,

globally, revealed their roster of wellness tourism

securing a total of seven prestigious titles.

leaders. Notably, the Red Lane Spa at Sandals

Notably, Sandals Emerald Bay and Sandals

Grenada was crowned the best resort spa on the

Royal Bahamian earned spots among the top

island for the year 2023.

Red Lane Spa at Sandals Grenada was crowned the best resort spa on the

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island for the year 2023.

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The World Spa Awards, following a year-long quest

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IMMERSIVE ‘ISLAND INCLUSIVE’ DINING DEBUTS PROGRAMME IN NASSAU

Luxury all-inclusive resort brand, Sandals Resorts,

to two Caribbean islands, with more destinations

has expanded its trendsetting, off-site dining

coming soon.

Sandals Royal Bahamian. Now available to guests, the programme takes the all-inclusive dining experience off property, immersing travelers in the bold flavours and culinary traditions of Nassau via unique and expertly curated island restaurants – from a craft cocktail bar offering unique spirits in an upscale setting to a cozy café serving French and Mediterranean delights.

Debuting first with the grand opening of Sandals Royal Curaçao in June 2022, Island Inclusive celebrates and supports locally owned restaurants by giving select Sandals guests access to some of the destinations’ top dining experiences – all included with their booking. This expansion to Nassau brings Sandals’ Island Inclusive offering

Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Island Inclusive dining programme invites guests staying seven nights or more in select room categories to dine out at one of the program’s four partner restaurants with a $250 USD voucher and off-site roundtrip transportation included. The offering is also available to Sandals Select Reward Members who are Diamond, Pearl or Ambassador levels staying in any room category.

Bringing guests to the tables of the region’s greatest culinary minds, Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Island Inclusive restaurant partners include Bon Vivants, Cocoplum, Island Brothers, and Sapodilla Estate

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programme, Island Inclusive, to The Bahamas at

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In the News

GOAL ACHIEVED! SANDALS FOUNDATION’S HISTORIC ISLAND RUN ANTIGUA SUCCESSFULLY RAISES £100,000 FOR PAEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE The Sandals Foundation has successfully raised

Canada with seven Caribbean health institutions,

£100,000 after hosting its historic four-day ultra

making it possible for doctors and nurses to

marathon charity event. With scores of Sandals

exchange information and better diagnose and

Resorts team members, guests, private sector

treat children afflicted by cancer and serious

representatives and residents joining in for the Half

blood disorders.

Marathon and 10K walk components on Saturday, October 14, more than 200 people joyfully crossed

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the finish line and bid their support for the cause.

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More than 50 local and international partners joined the philanthropic organisation’s effort to raise the funds, including TickeTing App, Digicel

Proceeds of the event will help bolster the capacity

Group, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority,

of the Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit at the Sir Lester

Anjo Wholesale British Airways, Mail Metro

Bird Medical Centre as well as the Endowment

Media, Runners World and Good Housekeeping

Fund of the Sickkids Caribbean Initiative – a

Magazine, Northstar Meetings Group, Corpay,

partnership that connects healthcare in Toronto,

Hays Travel, 7Stars, EMC3, Upsamdown and UYN.

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In the News

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Express yourself

ANGELA SEINPAAL

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FRONT DESK SANDALS ROYAL CURAÇAO

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Express Yourself

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Style Moment

Looking snazzy at the Sandals Royal Caribbean Prestige Awards, Senior Sales team member Nahdira Spence is captured in a deepThe ladies of the regional Sandals Montego Bay team showed up and showed

cut, flowy black gown with silver accents and jewelry. Butlers

out at the recent Sandals Royal Caribbean ‘Chic Royale’ Prestige Awards.

Andre (centre) and Duwayne (left) opted for monochrome blush and blue outfits, respectively – a brilliant interpretation of the event’s boho-chic formal dress code.

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Style Moment

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SANDALS ROYAL CARIBBEAN

Former Sandals Royal

Sandals Royal

Caribbean Executive

Caribbean’s EHS

Administrative

Manager Shari looked

Assistant, Mesha

absolutely lovely in her

looked stunning in her

black and nude bodycon

shades-of-blue dress

dress paired with black

paired with emerald

trendy kitten heels

and gold earrings at

at the Sandals Royal

the resort’s annual

Caribbean ‘Boho Chic’

Prestige Awards.

Prestige Awards.

The Buzz

A BAHAMIAN BUZZ! Haad go, ma peeps! It’s our turn to shed some light on what’s been popping at Sandals Royal Bahamian.

Truth is, we did a whole lot but I will let you in on just a few of the things we did in October because I believe the editor is giving us just a single page to do all of this. One page bey! Well mudda sick dread!

Respect due, nonetheless. Let’s get into it!

Something to pink about!

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness is talked about all across the world and at Sandals Royal Bahamian, it is no less pervasive. The management and staff at the resort recognize how important it is to spread awareness on a phenomenon that has claimed the lives of so many around us. We took the time to do something that would celebrate those who have survived, stand with those who are fighting, and remember those we’ve lost. With that, the resort’s monthly team member awards ceremony was dubbed, “Pink Prestige”. This saw team members donning their pink shirts as that colour is symbolic of the movement. The grand ballroom was all pink from the décor to the food.

A few survivors shared bits and pieces about their journey and gave a word of encouragement to those who are currently battling the disease. They also received pink roses at the event. The gesture was well received by the team members who expressed gratitude that the resort took the time to

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tackle such a sensitive but very important issue.

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The Buzz World Tourism Day! You know when they mention ‘tourism,’ we’re there, even if no one asked for us. Well, St. John’s College did extend an invitation to the luxury-included resort in Cable Beach, and why not? They know we don’t just make an appearance; we make a statement. The school’s tourism department couldn’t let World Tourism Day slip by without hosting a remarkable event, and even though other resorts and tourism entities were in attendance, the Sandals Royal Bahamian team truly stood out. Our booths and tables were swarmed by students, presenting a fantastic recruitment opportunity for our team. We had the chance to engage with the students, particularly the eleventh graders, sharing insights about our industry and resort. We also brought some sweet treats and giveaways courtesy of the Sandals Foundation and Pack for a Purpose.

SRB’s female basketball champs bring the heat In October, we closed the curtains on our inaugural women’s basketball league. What started out as mere fun and jokes quickly became a competitive, nail-biting tournament with the butler team pulling out all the stops before they were stopped by the kitchen team.

It is the echoed sentiment on resort that the kitchen team is taking over as they can’t seem to lose at anything. They sullied the butler

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team’s winning streak to become the resort’s

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female basketball champs. It is now a running joke of the kitchen team members that basketball is too much of an elite sport even for the elite butler team.

Vox Pop

BEACHES OCHO RIOS In creating more awareness in the fight against breast cancer – the number-one cancer in women, and knowing that one in every eight women is at risk to develop the disease, the team at Beaches Ocho Rios share a few facts as a reminder about the importance of early detection. They also conveyed touching words of encouragement and love.

JULISEA

SAMANTHA

KACHEEFE

SHANTELL

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DAVON

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SENDING GREETINGS FROM SANDALS GRANDE ST. LUCIAN

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CRYSTAL AND ASHLEY

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KADIJA AND KERIMMA

EARLINE

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New Parent

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Cocktail Corner

HIGGIN’S SWIZZLE Shanice Forbes, Sandals Dunn’s River

1 oz Appleton Signature

0.25 oz Simple Syrup

0.75 oz House Falernum

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

0.75 oz Lime Juice

Mint sprigs to garnish

Add all ingredients into the shaker tin, except the bitters. Shake hard, then strain over crushed ice into a footed highball. Once filled, add a dash of bitters and then garnish with mint.

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INGREDIENTS

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Chef Keigon Martin of Beaches Negril was all smiles as he posed for

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his International Chef’s Day highlight.

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It’s always a good time baking cookies with Cookie Monster. Beaches Ne

Animations team member Sashoy Powell certainly enjoys participating in activity.

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It’s always a good time for a cold coconut jelly and Beaches

Beaches Negril’s EPIX Manager, Noel Clarke, wanted to beat the

Negril had all that and more for the resort’s National Heroes Day

heat while showing his patriotism during the Heroes Day parade.

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Chanel Riley enjoys her job as a room attendant at t

Kids Camp Supervisor, Lavene Duncan and Sesame Street characters, Ernie and Bert were all smiles as they exited a

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child’s birthday party at Beaches Ocho Rios recently.

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Restaurant Supervisor, Sashane Campbell courteou Beaches Ocho Rios.

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the Beaches Ocho Rios. Here, she prepares for new arrivals.

shrubs in her assigned area.

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usly checking on her guests at the Beach Side restaurant at

Shaniqueka Evans, landscaper at Beaches Ocho Rios, diligently grooms the

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The HR team and executives at Beaches Turks and Caicos showcased their gratitude for the gifts

Members of the Bayside Restaurant in the Key W

received during World Human Resources Day celebrations held at the resort recently.

their appreciation to Restaurant Manager Steph department is well valued.

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Beaches Turks and Caicos General Manager James McAnally (left) has the full attention of this student of the Calvary Christian Academy who received a backpack with school supplies from the Sandals Foundation.

Bartender and Mixologist at Beaches Turks and Caicos Razel Romanillos goes through the final stages of preparing her signature cocktails during the resort’s presports day mixology event.

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West Village at the Beaches Turks and Caicos show

Beaches Turks and Caicos room attendants Dawnette Newman and Loretta Boothe create

hen Robinson (fourth left) whose leadership style in the

rhythmic vibes during the celebration of Turks and Caicos National Heritage Day held at the resort recently.

The team of Sandals Foundation ambassadors from Beaches Turks and Caicos and the resort’s General Manager James McAnally pose for a photo opportunity in South Caicos

Beaches Turks and Caicos’ Human Resources Recruitment Specialist, Antoinette Thomas (left); and Learning and Development Manager, Phildreka Mayham, were spotted at a recent career fair that was held to showcase some of the resort’s offerings.

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following the team’s donation of school supplies to all the students on the island.

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Sandals Royal Barbados’ Resort Manager Patrick Drake (left) presenting a wheelchair to the president and vice president of The Myeloma, Lymphoma & Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados.

It’s ‘hands on’ for Rhea Greenidge of Sandal

she shows young Ajanni Goodridge how it’s

The wheelchair was donated to the Sandals Foundation by repeat guests John and Gloria

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Bechthold.

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Here’s Sandals Barbados’ Human Resources Manager, Kim-Henry Charles – known to the students of

Sandals Barbados’ Payroll Clerk Danielle D

St Lawrence Primary School as “Auntie Kim” – as she reads to them about growing their own food.

students speak about their kitchen garden

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ls Barbados’ Accounts Department as

Landscaping’s Leanne Devonish and Glendora Drakes of Sandals Barbados are all smiles after

s done.

winning their games in a recent domino competition organised by the department’s manager,

n-planting experience.

Sandals Royal Barbados has its very own hero – Moon Knight! However, you can visit his alterego Jaron Griffith in the Epix Department.

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Dickenson listening attentively as the

Mykel Clarke and supervisors Maurice Johnson and Dichawn Alleyne.

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The team at Sandals Royal Curaçao (SCR) recently hosted its quarterly Prestige Awards, a ceremony dedicated to recognising their most exceptional team members.

The evening’s winners not only received award certificates but also cash prizes in acknowledgment of their outstanding performances. Congratulations to our SCR stars.

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Sandals Dunn’s River’s finance team celebrates a major financial milestone with joy and pride.

Emotional moments unfold as Sandals Dunn’s R members come together for a departmental qu

Team members at Sandals Dunn’s River celebrate their win at EPIX’s departmental quiz.

Sandals Dunn’s River’s Loyalty and Travel team milestone of surpassing their targets!

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River EPIX team uiz.

members jubilantly celebrate their

Sandals Dunn’s River’s warehouse team members seize a memorable moment on Heroes Day.

Sandals Dunn’s River’s Resort Shop team members received well-deserved awards from General Manager Deryk Meany and Hotel Manager Shawn Moses for their outstanding performance.

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Sandals Dunn’s River’s team members delight guests with refreshing drinks and fresh coconuts!

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Sandals Foundation recently hosted a dental mission on the island of Exuma in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. A team of 12 dentists and health professionals spent a week assisting the students and elderly within the community.

The Sandals Emerald Bay arrival experience is simply amazing!! Pictured are two of the resort’s elite butlers, Elias

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Muyambi and Samson Macwan.

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Excellence has a distinct look, sound and behaviour… Seven students of the L.N. Coakley School are a part of the resort weekend work programme. The students are privileged to gain a wealth of knowledge from the various departments, working hand-in-hand with the resort’s Learning & Development Department to build a stronger Bahamas.

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Sandals Emerald Bay hosted the Monthly Prestige Awards; honoring each nominee for their extraordinary commitment to the resort and the Sandals

October is recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Sandals Emerald Bay Environment, Health & Safety Department roved the resort, ensuring every department was aware of the facts on breast cancer in males and females.

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Resorts International brand.

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The morning at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa &

Accounts Department threw an early creole brea More team members descended on Vibz Café once they heard that the October birthday bash was on

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at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort.

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A proud Sandals Grande St. Lucian team wins the Ministry of Tourism Futsal 2023 competition, winning the first-place prize and bringing home the trophy.

Kwéyòl celebrations that will take the country by

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Beach Resort when they came hungry and they left happy. The

A very photogenic Frances from Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach

akfast for their team members ahead of the long-awaited Jounen

Resort enjoying the vibe at Vibz Café during the resort’s October birthday

y storm shortly.

bash.

From left: Monica and Lyn from the Weddings Department at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort after a grueling Walk-for-the-Cure event done in support of the annual observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Watersports Manager, and Lisa, Stewarding Manager, at dusk, delivering Prestige invitations to expectant team members at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort.

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The dynamic duo of Terroll,

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Gentlemen of the Food and Beverage team a to serve their guests!

Chefs at Sandals Halcyon with a burst of energy as they enjoy their celebration of International

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Chef’s Day.

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A few team members from Sandals Halcyon’s Butler team ready to meet their guests with smiles!

A few managers from Sandals Halcyon supporting their team members who participated in the Sandals Corporate University Diploma in Hospitality Leadership programme.

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Press Play!

Sandals Montego Bay’s regional public relations team Ashle All hail Sir Dalton! The longest-serving team member was honoured to have the

to donate school items to the teachers of Sudbury Primary

newly refurbished team member restaurant at the Flagship resort named in his honour. The debut of the new ‘Dalton’s Lounge’ was a proud and symbolic moment

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for all who witnessed it.

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Sandals Montego Bay managers Anthony (right), Donette (centre), and Shinton (left) were all smiles at the resort’s daily beach rehydration exercise.

General Manager Christopher Elliott and Hotel Manager Anna

the spirit as their team members from Sandals Montego Bay recently-held All That’s Good Fun Day!

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The Sandals Montego Bay parade posse were all smiles as they channeled Grease at this year’s All That’s Good Fun Day!

ey (far left) and Danae (second right) were happy

a-Kay Wholas were feeling

y took the field at the

Principal of Flanker Primary School Colette Barnes

Sandals Montego Bay’s Hotel Manager Amit

(right) was pleased to receive a donation of cafeteria

Mahbubani was pleased to interview aspiring team

seats from Sandals Montego Bay. Making the

members at the resort’s regional job fair recently.

presentation was Regional PR Manager, Rochelle Forbes.

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at their recent donation road trip.

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No one ‘doughs’ it better than Chef Delroy Haye of Sandals Negril as he p together the perfect pizza.

Thornille McKay of Sandals Negril is never without a smile as he

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brings the laughter and cheer to the resort’s gift shop.

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Sandals Negril’s EPIX team member Carlos Brown is always ready to snap amazing photos for our guests, or pose for awesome ones himself. He is indeed picture perfect!

Watch out! Annakaye Drummond, one of our newest junior butlers at

The ladies of Team Entertainment brought out all the looks,

Sandals Negril, is in town and she is ready to work.

culture and history of sweet, sweet Jamaica during the National Heroes Day celebrations held at Sandals Negril recently.

Diving instructor at Sandals Negril, Triston Trail, is ever ready to teach

Oriesha Brown from Sandals Negril’s Entertainment team is radiant

a class of new divers or provide refresher sessions to those more

as she represents the strength, vigour and beauty of our island’s

seasoned in the aqua center classroom.

people following the resort’s recently-held Heroes Day parade.

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Tahjay Rose-Marone and Heather Spencer sends peace

It’s the birthday team! Sandals Ochi Beach Resort’s spa team had the most

from the gift shop at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort.

birthdays celebrated at the quarterly birthday event.

Playmakers Ockief Arthur and Joel Reid celebrate their

Tashana Naine, Assistant Front Desk Manager at Sandals Ochi Breach

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birthdays with gifts from Sandals Ochi Beach Resort.

Resort radiates high-quality customer service with her winning smile.

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It’s the perfect day for a cool glass of orange juice at the Sky Vista

Photographer at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort Ricardo Williams

restaurant at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. Dining Room Attendant

shows-off his skills. Always ready, Ricardo!

ndals Ochi Beach Resort’s Shanna-Lee Kelly from the

Nokeem Allen from the bar gladly serves up a martini for his

atersports Department is steaming the day away at the

guests at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort.

ua Centre.

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Jadday Campbell delivers it with a smile.

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The Sandals Royal Caribbean team bid farewell to former Assistant Learning &

The ladies from the Sandals Royal Caribbean team were happ

Development Manager, Renae (front, centre).

pose with their items won from the resort’s staff meeting raffl

It was quite an amusing day at Sandals Royal Caribbean for the Crazy Chef’s Hat competition celebrated in recognition of Chef’s Day. Here, we have Environment, Health & Safety Manager Shari cracking up as she presents a lovely gift basket to second-place winner, Chef Rose Ann while Chef Sheldon mischievously secures her hat to her head using a belt.

General Manager Dawn Smith and Executive Chef Junior Mowatt were all smiles as they

Say Cheese! Sandals

served the world’s best team at the Sandals

meeting with various

Royal Caribbean Welcome to Work Breakfast.

py to

The Sandals Royal Caribbean parade team was excited to channel their inner Batman led by ‘Catwoman Dawn’ at the 2023 All That’s Good

ffle.

Fun Day!

s Royal Caribbean General Manager Dawn Smith (fourth right) championed a smile after

Chef Lottoya could hardly contain her laugh at

s team members for the resort’s weekly GM’s Power Luncheon.

Sandals Royal Caribbean’s Crazy Chef Hat Day in celebration of International Chef’s Day.

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David Wallace extends a warm and friendly greeting from

Romane White of Sandals Royal Plantation displays his

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impressive cocktail craftsmanship.

Tashelia, the administrative assistant to the General

Simeon Hill of Sandals Royal Plantation diligently upholds

Manager at Sandals Royal Plantation, looked absolutely

the immaculate standards of our prestigious resort.

glamorous at a recent on-property special event, turning heads in her direction!

Sandals Royal Plan

‘Peacemaker of the

e Month’ with a well-deserved award.

Marvin Boyd, a beloved member of the Sandals Royal Plantation team, exudes an inviting and infectious personality that truly enriches the atmosphere of our distinguished resort.

This dutiful team member at Sandals Royal Plantation gracefully serving drinks with a smile!

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ntation proudly recognizes Kacian McLeod as the

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A team of 19 volunteers from SRI’s corporate offices in Montego Bay recently participated in a significant environmental initiative. Their mission involved planting around 100 mangrove seedlings in Salt Marsh, Trelawny as part of a broader mangrove restoration project in the area. The day also marked the official unveiling of a community welcome sign featuring a mangrove theme, made possible through funding from the Sandals Foundation.

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The only thing better than a full body massage is a full body massage by the

Chief Engineer at Sandals South Coast, Eudel Taylor (centre), gave his fi

Caribbean Sea with Sandals South Coast spa therapists, Theresa (left) and

to engineer management trainees, Dominick Wilson (left) and Orlando Br

Cassannea.

departed for their new journeys.

What better way to start the weekend than with liquid encouragement?

Sandals South Coast bartender, Mellanie from the Latitude Bar, specializes in encouraging our guests.

Sandals South Coast’s Assistant Weddings Manager, Rita-Lee Johnson educated the grade six girls

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on proper table etiquette at the recent International Girl’s Day initiative at the educational institution.

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final encouragement

Entertainment Manager at Sandals South Coast, Leslies

rown before they

Lightbourne (right) and his right-hand man Ki-shaun Muir introduced their team to Eli the Elephant!

Valdon Christie is an integral part of the South Coast landscaping team that keeps the resort looking lush

Sandals South Coast’s Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Suzette Bailey- Anderson shares a warm smile for the camera!

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Trevor is who one would dub a “newbie” as he recently

Mr Cool, Calm and Collected is the man, Chris. He is an accountant

Arnischa Gar

joined the Sandals Royal Bahamian family but he is

at Sandals Royal Bahamian and don’t let this fierce pose deter you

more than ju

already making his mark. His warm smile and polite

from stopping by and saying hi. Chris is truly one of the most pleasant

Earth Guardi

demeanor continues to win over the travel advisors,

persons on the resort.

Truly, no one

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Chef Opal from Sandals Royal Bahamian was all smiles as she got ready for a photo op by the PR- razzi that wanted to showcase her superb pizzas!

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rdiner, Spa Attendant at Sandals Royal Bahamian, is

She goes about her duties as masterfully as a surgeon in an operation theatre.

ust a beautiful smile. She is captured here receiving the

Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Diamond Team Member of the Year, Nephteria

ian Award from Hotel Manager, Nicholas Abruscato.

Bridgewater is focused on fixing this plate for a photo opp.

e deserves it more. She is a true leader in all things

tal. Way to go, Gardy!

Royal Bahamian that if there was ever an award for the person who is consistently pleasant, warm and friendly, it is Miss Avis Bullard. She lights up the island routes desk very single day.

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It is a widely held consensus at Sandals

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