Sandals inTouch August 2023

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August 2023 2 AT A GLANCE 14 20 21 18 Express Yourself Editor’s Choice In the News The Buzz Vox Pop Hi Friend New Parent
Sandals Royal Bahamian Sandals Ochi World Travel Awards Sandals Corporate Univerity Corporate HR DIrector Honoured Sandals Grenada Beaches Turks and Caicos Sandals Royal Curaçao Beaches Negril August in Photos! 16 Style Moment Sandals Grande St Lucian 28 08 13 12 03 The Way Forward 23 24 Cocktail Corner HM Spotlight ABOUT THE COVER Sandals Royal Caribbean Sandals South Coast Sandals Ochi Beaches Ochi Sandals Dunn’s River Sandals Royal Plantation Sandals South Coast father-daughter duo Watersports Manager, Orville Bryan and Human Resource Admin, Danielle Bryan shared a light moment as they both talked about her growing baby bump.
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Golf and travel

SANDALS OCHI SANDALS OCHI

Ninety-eight travel advisors from 14 countries participated in the 9th annual Latin American Golf Tournament recently. The group was accommodated at Sandals Ochi and gave a detailed inspection of the four resorts in the region to improve their product knowledge. The group’s charitable side was realized through their twoday golf tournament at Sandals Upton Estate Golf and Country Club. The proceeds from this tournament went to the Sandals Foundation’s junior golf programme. The group also donated various school supplies.

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BEACHES OCHO RIOS BEACHES OCHO RIOS

Managers’ fashion show delights

The new ‘wow’ factor that is all the rage among team members at Beaches Ocho Rios is Revenue Day. Managers strut the ramp with apparels from the resort shop. This is done to entice guests to purchase items as well as for entertainment. The feedback has been amazing! Kudos to the managers as they find creative ways to increase revenue.

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SANDALS DUNN’S SANDALSRIVER DUNN’S RIVER

Dominoes anyone?

The Way Forward at Sandals Dunn’s River includes finding social outlets for team members to let down their hair and mingle as well as feel appreciated. At this resort, the new kid on the Sandals block, a range of innovative and interactive programmes have been unveiled. One such event is a weekly dominoes social; and as the photos show, it has become a big hit with the team.

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SANDALS ROYAL PLANTATION SANDALS ROYAL PLANTATION

Back-to-school fair and staff social

The essence of The Way Forward movement at Sandals Royal Plantation is team member satisfaction and, as such, the resort constantly finds ways to enhance their life experiences. This month, the resort staged a special back-to-school fair and staff social at which team members received school supplies and a range of gift certificates all intended to lighten the load of sending out their children for the start of a new school year. Let’s not forget the sumptuous food and refreshments served as well.

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LUCKY 13!

SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL BAGS 13 ACCOLADES AT 2023 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Sandals Resorts International took home 13 prestigious awards at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, which took place in Saint Lucia at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, recently. The World Travel Awards recognizes and celebrates the top players in travel and tourism each year, bringing together government officials and leaders in the hospitality industry.

Amid the glimmer of the gala, Sandals Resorts International was named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for the 30th year in a row. In addition to this top honor, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River, which opened its doors in May, celebrated its first wins as the Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort and Caribbean’s Leading New Resort.

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SRI team members, including CEO Gebhard Rainer, and resort general managers, celebrate winning the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand’ at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held at Sandals Grande St. Lucian.

Marking another milestone, Sandals

Royal Curaçao won Curaçao’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort for the second year in a row, highlighting the resort as the best place to explore that island.

“To be named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for the 30th consecutive year is such an honour and a testament to the incredible team members and valued guests that make up the Sandals family,” says Gebhard Rainer, CEO of Sandals Resorts International. “Authentic and exceptional Caribbean hospitality are at the center of all that we do, and we’re beyond proud to be hosting and recognizing the travel industry’s best trailblazers at our very own Sandals Grande St. Lucian.”

The 13 awards won under Sandals Resorts International’s portfolio are:

• Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand 2023: Sandals Resorts International

• Caribbean’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort 2023: Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica

• Caribbean’s Leading New Resort 2023: Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica

• Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort 2023: Sandals Grande Antigua

• Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2023: Sandals Grande St. Lucian, St. Lucia

• St Lucia’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2023: Sandals Grande St. Lucian

• Grenada’s Leading Resort 2023: Sandals Grenada

• Jamaica’s Leading Resort 2023: Sandals Montego Bay

• Bahamas’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2023: Sandals Royal Bahamian

• Caribbean’s Leading Resort 2023: Sandals Royal Barbados

• Curaçao’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2023: Sandals Royal Curaçao

• Jamaica’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2023: Beaches Negril

• Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2023: Beaches Turks & Caicos

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Winner of Caribbean’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort 2023 and Caribbean’s Leading New Resort 2023: Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica
IN THE NEWS
Winner of the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort 2023: Sandals Grande Antigua

SANDALS CORPORATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

In pursuit of its commitment to develop leaders within the organization and foster growth, Sandals Corporate University, in collaboration with Accelerating Leaders and Florida International University, has initiated a Diploma Programme in Hospitality Leadership. Following a rigorous selection process comprising numerous applications and intensive interviews, the inaugural cohort consists of 20 team members from across the Caribbean.

Over a span of four months, participants will immerse themselves in comprehensive coursework encompassing areas such as human resources and personnel development, management and leadership, foundational professional management courses, and quality and customer relations. This programme stands as an innovative and unparalleled opportunity for emerging leaders within the Sandals and Beaches brands to receive training essential for their future roles. It forms an integral component of a broader initiative aimed at honing the skills of approximately 400 team members within the next two-and-a-half years.

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The inaugural cohort of team members who will benefit from Sandals Corporate University’s newly launched diploma programme in hospitality leadership.

SANDALS CORPORATE HR DIRECTOR RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED STEWART FAMILY CULTURE AWARD

In a prestigious recognition of dedication and commitment, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has honoured Mr Ryan Matthew, the Corporate Director of Human Resources, with the esteemed Stewart Family Culture Award.

This honour marks Mr Matthew as only the second individual to receive this distinguished accolade. The first recipient was Mr Winston Anderson, SRI’s Managing Director, Eastern Caribbean. The Stewart Family Culture Award was established to acknowledge a team member who embodies the enduring spirit of

our late Chairman, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. It serves as a tribute to a Sandals leader who has made remarkable contributions in promoting, preserving, or celebrating the vibrant and distinctive culture of the company.

The award presentation took place during SRI’s Annual Prestige Awards ceremony, held on Thursday, August 31, 2022. Congratulations to Mr Matthew for this well-deserved honour, and to all the outstanding team members celebrated at the Annual Prestige Awards for their unwavering dedication to excellence.

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Corporate Director of Human Resources, Mr. Ryan Matthew, graciously accepts a cherished Stewart family painting presented to him in recognition of becoming the second recipient of the esteemed Stewart Family Culture Award. The painting is handed over by Mr. Crissano Dalley, Senior Manager of Public Relations at Sandals Resorts International.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Each month, team members from our resorts across the Caribbean submit content for the inTouch Magazine regarding their experiences at Sandals. They provide a gallery of photos, articles, and videos that help us all stay connected, and every so often, we’re treated to something worth highlighting. Our editorial team has selected this video from Sandals Ochi Beach Resort as the Editor’s Choice for this month’s publication.

DRIFT!

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ZOIE & ASHWANNA

ENTERTAINMENT, SANDALS ROYAL BAHAMIAN

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EXPRESS YOURSELF

SANDALS GRENADA

SPICING UP SPICEMAS

Grenada recently celebrated its carnival event, Spicemas -- marked on the second weekend of every August. In close alignment with Emancipation, the signature event of Spicemas has become J’ouvert and, by extension, Jab Jab, which has become the most popular portrayal on J’ouvert morning. It happens when revelers daub themselves in old motor oil from head to toe. Sandals Grenada team members did not miss out on the action; from numerous fetes to the highly anticipated J’ouvert and Pretty Mas. It was a mas well played, and Epix photographer Andre Burke was present to capture the highlights. Team members also shared some of their favourite photos from the festivities.

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THE BUZZ
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Style Moment

Our team members at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort have a history of looking sharp in their uniforms. Every once in a while, we catch a glimpse of them in finery and, of course, we cannot let them escape. Recently, we launched our VIP discount card for team members -- a huge collaboration with local vendors – offering discount rates that would benefit our team members when shopping at their outlets. Here are some highlights of how they came out to celebrate and collect their discount cards.

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Aliah Duke is a cook at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. When you see her in her full work attire, and then you see her in her ‘diva’ outfit, she is a new person. Bars Supervisor at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, Carol Blondell is so passionate about what she does, and she is just as expressive when not in uniform. The beautiful Raquel Wilson – Executive Administrative Assistant at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort.
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Nia is a Grade 1 Cook at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, and she knows how to stand out in a crowd. Shervon Nicholas, a Restaurant Supervisor at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, brought his sense of style to the celebration. Suave and debonair, he was a knock-out for the evening. Heather Pierre, Cabana Agent at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, is always well protected from the sun’s rays, but not for this outstanding event. She threw caution to the wind, and let her shoulders do the talking. A VIP Moment. This is a giant replica of the VIP discount card that the team members were only too happy to receive. Epix Sales Attendant at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, Natalie David, looking beautiful in brown while waiting to receive her VIP card.”

SHELDON JOHNSON CELEBRATES MIRACLES, MOMENTS, AND LOVING LIAM

Nothing compares to the fullness that fatherhood brings. This much is true for Sheldon Johnson, seasoned supervisor in Beaches Negril’s Weddings and Romance department. Now, two months into his journey as a first-time father, Sheldon’s focus is crystal clear – he’ll do his best, work his hardest and love his deepest.

“Liam is my miracle boy,” the doting dad mused. “Everything about him is a blessing.”

Fresh to the fold, Sheldon concedes that the nights have been long and the sacrifices have been many but every second has been worth it. He greets each emerging challenge with enthusiasm and even counts his newborn’s crying as a joyful celebration.

“My partner and I moved mountains to make it to this point. We suffered loss, uncertainty and discomfort,” he reflected. “I remember praying, hoping and yearning for this experience, and to finally be living it is truly a privilege. It’s definitely something to be grateful for.”

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NEW PARENT

The devoted daddy is quick to confess that while he appreciates all of the sweet surprises he’s stumbled upon in parenthood, some lessons have been slow to sink in. Sheldon’s most sobering reality, by far, has certainly been the complete disruption of his sleep cycle. Nonetheless, he manages to maintain an attitude of gratitude. He has also adopted a proactive approach to securing his son’s future and strategic preparation has a big part to play in his master plan.

Prepare as he may, Sheldon admits that he is often caught off guard by intimate moments with his firstborn. His moving recollection of one such moment paints a picture of a father and son sharing a remarkable milestone – Liam’s first toothless smile.

“That’s the beauty of being so involved,” he added. “I get to be a big part of each stage. I don’t miss anything and I love that.”

Of all his fond fatherhood treasures, Sheldon is proudest of his caring commitment to being present for his son and his partner. A strong advocate for all-encompassing support for women, he is keen on encouraging other fathers to play an active role in their family dynamics.

“I am very hands-on with my son. I wash, cook, clean and do whatever else is possible to ensure that his mom can get quality rest,” Sheldon expressed. “At the end of the day, that’s part of the responsibility of being a good man and a good father.”

While he has no immediate plans for baby number two, Sheldon is sure that, should he strike it lucky again, he would be an even more incredible dad the second time around.

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BEACHES TURKS AND CAICOS

Beaches Turks and Caicos is a melting pot of cultures and has more than 25 nationalities working at the resort. Some team members were asked to share one fun fact about their home country

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VOX POP

Sending Greetings from Sandals Royal Curaçao!

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& ROBINSON
ALTAGRACIA
ROXAN SCOOP
TRACY
BJORN KERRY-ANNE

COCKTAIL CORNER

Sandals Joy

Bartender: Owen Robinson, Sandals Royal Caribbean

INGREDIENTS

DARK JAMAICAN RUM

TRIPLE SEC

JAMAICAN BRANDY

LIME JUICE

STRAWBERRY SYRUP

ORANGE JUICE

PINEAPPLE JUICE

ICE

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FROM HEALTH INSPECTOR TO HOTEL MANAGER

ALICIA MULLINGS, SANDALS SOUTH COAST

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Sandals South Coast is more than elated to share with you our Hotel Manager. Meet Alicia Mullings -a lady with much poise and grace, but equally one who is not afraid to take on the most adventurous experiences. Though fairly new to the Sandals brand, Mullings has already proven that she has a great desire to impact not just the operation on her resort in a positive way, but also the growth of our company.

Starting her career in the hospitality industry more than 16 years ago, Mullings said she would have never foretold that this was a path she would one day trod. The Mount Alvernia High old girl and Ryerson University alumni started her early career as a public health inspector – a job in which she travelled across Jamaica to train food handlers.

Accrediting much of her exposure in this field to a few of her mentors who ensured she received as much experience as possible; it was this strong support that got the wheels turning and would later lead to what would become an opportunity to tap into the hotel industry.

“In my earlier days, I got the opportunity to attend a Food Handler’s clinic at a resort and I was asked to return to train the persons who would have missed the session. After I concluded my training, I was asked if I would be interested in joining their team,” Mullings shared.

Though she had no prior experience in hospitality, Mullings noted that she was always servicedminded and that this was what got her initially into public health. With a desire to learn more and to broaden her skills and knowledge, she accepted the offer. This would make her the first Food Safety Manager for that resort, and for the next couple of years, she dedicated herself to building a solid programme for the company.

“I fell in love with hospitality and as they say, the

rest was history. I fell in love with the fast pace and just the fact that no two days are the same this industry keeps you on your toes and challenges you daily to find new solutions, connect with your guests and team members so you can have a better understanding as to how you can satisfy them,” she added.

With a hunger for more; Mullings’ next challenge took her to the Turks and Caicos Islands for two years where she operated as a food safety inspector in the territory. However, the love for hospitality never dwindled and so she returned home to reassume her previous position. After two years, she decided it was time for a new journey so she joined Jewel Resorts where she was responsible for managing the Environment, Health and Food Safety programme for the new resorts in their chain.

Joining the Sandals South Coast team in June 2023, Mullings noted that she knew that this was the right move and that the responsibility of Hotel Manager would be no easy feat, but she was the woman for the job.

“Sandals Resorts is an exceptional all-inclusive brand and I can say this with confidence, because it is true. The investments in the surrounding communities, the standard of service and products are miles ahead when it comes to the tourism industry,” she shared.

Outside of work, it is no surprise that the woman with the audacious spirit is a lover of the outdoors. Mullings enjoys activities such as bird shooting, going to the beach or the river; importantly interjecting that she has also gone out of the box quite a few times a bike. learned how to ride a bike. She is also a trained boat captain.

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“I had an interest in this for a long time and I had a friend who had a boat and taught classes for you to get your licences and I just decided to give it a try. It was nerve-wracking. However, sometimes you must challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone and I must say the experience was worth it,” a beaming Mullings said.

When asked where she sees herself with the Sandals brand, Mullings mentioned that there are many opportunities to grow, especially in a company that encourages its team members to ‘dream big.’

“I want to do so well that I am constantly given the liberty to take on new challenges, grow and become a better leader,” she shared.

Her encouragement to team members who aspire to grow in both their careers and personal lives is that they should never doubt themselves, be open to new experiences, and to not be afraid of being scrutinized as this is how one grows.

“It is not easy to put yourself out there and sometimes we worry about what others will say or think. Accept that mistakes are a part of learning and people who understand this are limitless. This is what our company was built on -- a dream; and our late Chairman Mr Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart stood by his dream,” Mullings added.

Mullings’ encouragement to her 16-year-old self and to the rest of us is to not be so hard on ourselves. Mistakes are not a prison sentence and that we must appreciate ourselves for not just who we want to be, but also who we are in this moment.

Though fresh on her journey with the Sandals brand, Mullings is committed to taking her resort to the next level and her team at Sandals South Coast have voiced their appreciation for her interest in not just the work they do, but also who they are.

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Dershea-Gaye’s energy is effervescent as she gleefully celebrates Jamaica’s independence at Beaches

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Shamoya’s smile is absolutely radiant as she reps the royal 876 at Beaches Negril. Negril.
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Entertainment sweetheart at Beaches Negril, Shynnae, keeps things cute with a stunning smile and serene spirit at the resort’s annual back-to-school community outreach event.

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Nadine is pleased to be pampered with a warm meal at Beaches Negril’s recent back-to-school treat.

Entertainment Supervisor and Sandals Foundation demonstrates the ‘Chinese skip’ to children attending School. The event was sponsored by the Sandals Foundation.

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The whimsical Epix team at Beaches Ocho Rios.

Say hello to the fresh faces of Beaches Negril’s personalized concierge service!

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ambassador at Beaches Ocho Rios, Marshalee Laylor, attending the annual back-to-school treat at the Boscobel Primary Foundation.

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While Beaches Turks and Caicos (BTC) and the world celebrate World Photography Day,

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ShellyAnn Grand (left) and Luckency Lorestil, photographers from the Epix Department, share a picture perfect moment on the beach at BTC. Dancer and Playmaker Dismary Almonte shares Beaches Turks and Caicos’ games hut.
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shares a smile as she prepares the board games at Beaches Turks and Caicos Chef, Cicely Clarke, is all smiles as she prepares some sumptuous jerk chicken meals at the recently renovated Jerk Truck at the resort. Beaches Turks and Caicos’ Dining Room Supervisor, Tawayne McFarlane (left), Banqueting Supervisor, Desmond Henry, show how close ‘brothers’ can be. Jerry Liluce (left) and Hussen Martial, Concierge agents at Beaches Turks and Caicos, team up to complete a task at the concierge office in the Caribbean Village at the resort.

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In keeping with regional unity and female empowerment through pageantry, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa hosted delegates of Jaycees Queen Show for lunch as the regional pageant celebrated 60 years of culture, vibrancy and talent.

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Miss Dominica Miss Haiti Miss USVI Miss Antigua and Barbuda
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Miss Saint Kitts & Nevis Miss Saint Lucia Miss Montserrat The 2023 Jaycees Queen Show delegates with the 2022 Jaycees Queen (centre).

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The corporate offices of Sandals Resorts International in Jamaica are currently filled with excitement as team members compete in what they’ve fondly named the “Thunder Games.” These games bear a resemblance to the Summer Olympics, but with a unique twist. Rather than featuring athletes from different countries, team members are assigned randomly to one of four teams – Spartans, Lanterns, Flames or Stingers – who then compete in a diverse range of staff competitions, spanning from sports to quizzes, over the course of several days.

The Thunder Games have injected an air of enthusiasm and camaraderie into the corporate atmosphere, fostering team spirit and friendly competition among colleagues.

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Welcome to Team Sandals Barbados! Some of the recent new employees being taken through their emergency first response training.

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Sandals Barbados’ Tory Callender is ready to hit the ocean for cleanup activities during the 2023 Barbados Dive Fest organized in part by the Padi Aware Foundation. Splash! Sandals Barbados’ Playmaker Charles Reece helps to lead the Department hosts a ‘jump up’ as part of Kadooment celebrations.

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Just a small sample of the debris collected from the ocean as the members of the Sandals Barbados Watersports Department joined other divers in this year’s Barbados Dive Fest.

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Always ready with a smile, Epix’s Sales Representatives Shavone Cumberbatch and Shanice Layne are here to welcome guests at Sandals Royal Barbados.
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Club Sandals Concierge at Sandals Royal Curaçao Robinson Valdez pauses for a quick photo op while seated at his desk recently. Club Sandals Concierge Gillian Zink looking smart as he goes about his work day at Sandals Royal Curaçao. Meet the lovely dynamic duo, Ryanne and Frachella, of the Spa at Sandals Royal Curaçao. Giovanni Lean from says hello.
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from the Kitchen Department at Sandals Royal Curaçao Khalia and Shaneika from Team Engineering at Sandals Dunn’s River put on their customer service hats to offer rehydration service for guests at the resort. Johilvienne Elizabeth from the Weddings Department at Sandals Royal Curaçao smiles for the InTouch cameras.

Chef Gregory is a big favourite with his fellow team members at Sandals Dunn’s River, so it’s no wonder he received the People’s Choice Award at the resorts first monthly Prestige Awards. Handing him his award certificate is Epix Manager, Saminto.

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Sandals Dunn’s River’s Resort Shop team member Deandra at tie-and-dye by displaying her own amazing creation. The effervescent Eshaan receiving her Diamond Team Member of the Month award for July from Sandals Dunn’s River’s General Manager, Deryk Meany.

shows off her skills

Sandals Dunn’s River’s entertainment team members show off their colourful creations during the Independence Day celebrations at the resort.

Nicola from the Stewarding team at Sandals Dunn’s River always flashes her winsome smile, brightening the day of her fellow team members.

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The Laundry team at Sandals Dunn’s River received a special award for service above and beyond from General Manager Deryk Meany at the resort’s first monthly Prestige Awards.

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The energetic Rishanna Kemp, Bars Supervisor, is proudly displaying a colourful selection of beverages. Paige Lewis of the Entertainment Department is always ready for the big screen.

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Nearly 2,000 Exuma locals attended the first staging of the Great Shape! Inc iCare clinic that was held August 7-11 at Sandals Emerald Bay. The team of eye care professionals and volunteers from the USA and Canada, with the support of the Sandals Foundation, provided screening and a suite of medical and eye care services including free exams and pathology screenings, health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar, and selective laser trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma to citizens; young and old alike.

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In observance of World Photography Day, Sandals Emerald Bay celebrated the resort’s photographers with a special luncheon for the amazing job they’ve done over the past year.
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Zacky from the Resort Shop at Sandals Halcyon is ready for some tiedye fun! A formidable Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort team. From left: Zidan (new Front Office Manager); Anna (Housekeeping Manager); Kurt (new Club Sandals Manager); Sue-Ann (Butler Supervisor); Lance (Club Sandals Supervisor). Representing the Resort Shop at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. L-R: Mary Ann, Arnisha, Shama and Yandy. Powerful in black and ready to face the day! The lovely ladies from the Sandals Halcyon Beach enjoying their
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their latest promotion -- Shot & Shop. Ron-Kenile Gregory, from the Information Technology Department at Sandals Resorts International (SRI), received an enthusiastic celebration from his colleagues as he was honoured with the title of Diamond Team Member of the Year during SRI’s recent Annual Prestige Awards ceremony. The perfect Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort sandwich –Restaurant Supervisor Elisha caught between HM Tamon Allen and GM Mike Nassiri. Always a guaranteed warm smile from Sandals Halcyon’s Spa team.

Always taking care of his team! General Manager at Sandals Halcyon Beach, Mr Filius Laurent, treating his Landscaping Manager, Neville, to a well-deserved dinner after a long day!

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Resort Shop Manager Jeanine and sales associates Marvel and Shondell invent a delicious cocktail to celebrate International Rum Day at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa. Leslie from the Landscaping team at Sandals Halcyon always happy to take care of the greenery. Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort are well protected from the sun’s rays.
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and Spa’s Director of Guests Services Sameera ensuring the poolside servers rays. Charles from Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa’s Stewarding Department gives an award-winning smile as he tackles his tasks for the day. Eva from the Butler Department receiving her prize from HR Manager Cozia at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa’s general staff meeting. Cost Controller Dwain and Transportation Manager James say the cleanliness of Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa is everybody’s business.
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Sandals Montego Bay’s Learning & Development Manager Shanique Cunningham chalks it up with the children of Mafoota about the various careers in hospitality. Restaurant Manager at Sandals Montego Bay Whitney Reid beams instructs one of the Social Development Commission campers on dining etiquette. Pastry chef Chenele (left) of the Sandals Montego Bay kitchen team represented the flagship well alongside Shantel of the Beaches Negril team at the recently held MICE event on resort. Entertainment Coordinator Renee Deers absolutely enthused to thrill their guests on Sandals Foundation Day.

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National Rum Day at Sandals Montego Bay was a blast. Resort Shop Supervisor, Kerry (left), Entertainment Coordinator Kevaun (centre) and Resort Shop attendant Shana had a good time interacting with guests about the rich history of our Jamaican rum.

Sandals Montego Bay’s new Hotel Manager, Marcin was a good sport and played along with the National Rum Day festivities on the resort to the delight of guests!

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(left) and her supervisor Rushan Thompson were at Sandals Montego Bay with their tie-dye skills

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Say cheese! Michael’s million-dollar smile is well known for spreading cheer, stealing hearts and securing the prettiest pictures at Sandals Negril!

Crystal and her mini-me share a sweet moment at Sandals Negril ‘s annual back-to-school

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Aaliyah is sporting impeccable swag as she rocks her cool kid knapsack at this year’s back-to-school treat at Sandals Negril. bonanza. One time for the birthday boy! Hotel Manager at Sandals Negril (SNG), Jason Lynch, celebrates his sweet sixteen in fine style, courtesy of Team SNG.

Thornille is undeniably charmed as he strikes a pose with early childhood principal, Helen Clarke, during phase-two of the Negril region’s back-to-school outreach activities.

It’s been a sizzling summer and this grand marshal is burning up! We love an entertainer who brings the heat!

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In a jubilant mood is Fiona Francis, Human Resource Manager and emcee for the team members early-morning breakfast event at Sandals Ochi. She dances up a storm with Patrica Maesquiena from the Housekeeping Department. Joyce Grossman, Business Development Manager for Latin America caught eating a Jamaican beef patty at the Jerk Shack at Sandals Upton Estate Golf & Country Club during the 9th Annual Latin America Travel Advisory Golf tournament. Looking on approvingly is Nichola Powell, chef. Sandals Foundation (SF) trio from Sandals Ochi share lens with inTouch Magazine during a SF back-toschool health fair in the Mansfield community. The event benefited more than 200 children and adults who received special services.
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The dynamic duo, butlers Angella (left) and Dylan were captured being happy hosts at the weekly cocktail event for Butler guests at Sandals Royal Bahamian. Joel, Watersports Attendant at Sandals Royal Bahamian may also be dubbed the resident resort greeter. He will never allow you to pass him without greeting you with the widest smile and the warmest hello. You go, Jo! Carole Bourke, General Manager at Sandals Ochi assists Tijauna Ferguson to pull a raffle ticket during the early-morning team members breakfast recently.

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The Sandals Royal Caribbean engineering team held a yardiestyle department respite. Pictured are Enterprise Asset Management Planner, Anika Chambers receiving her ‘manish water’ aka goat soup from team member, Hartley Williams.

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Watersports Attendant at Sandals Royal Bahamian, Ronique Rolle does everything with smile. Come see, team three! Some say that Butlers at Sandals Royal Bahamian Jacky (left) and Junior are the ones to watch. Guests and staff alike, rave about them. I’d like to think it’s their captivating smiles that win people over. Meet John- a continues to guests and staff

She is the resident nurse at Sandals Royal Bahamian in every sense of the word. Patsy is highly involved in the health and safety affairs of the resort but outside of that, she can be seen across the resort interacting with guests and ensuring their stay is fabulous.

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One of the top photographers at Sandals Royal Caribbean Wilton, rarely seen behind the camera, poses for a quick picture! Chef Shagon (left) and Chef Rajeeb from Sandals Royal Caribbean posed for a quick picture while catering at the Sandals Montego Bay region’s MICE event. a restaurant manager at Sandals Royal Bahamian who leave an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of the staff he takes care of daily.
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Sandals Montego Bay Regional Public Relations Manager Rochelle Forbes-Reid enjoyed the intimate United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Positive Pathways ‘transforming life through art’ session in the Flanker community recently. The roses of the Sandals Royal Caribbean Front office team beamed as they posed for a quick picture at the desk. From the left we have agents: Yuroiness, Kathyloy and Syphanie. Sandals South Coast playmakers, Keemo Shakes and Shavia Rouxborough captured cladded in their bandanas at the Bluefield’s river as they portrayed the many Saturdays our foreparents spent doing laundry.

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It was a Jamboree at the sexy South Coast on Independence Day and Playmaker, Jada Angus represented Jamaica’s spirit of carnival in fine style.

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Salute to our Sandals Royal Caribbean landscaping team seen here posing for a quick picture while hard at work beautifying the grounds of the resort.

Summer camps are meant to be fun and Sandals South Coast team member, Carene

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Sandals South Coast Weddings Manager, Tamika RobbScott and Resort Shop Manager, Requelle Thomas both strongly believe in the saying “look good, feel good!” Manderson-Clarke was elated to engage the students the Black River Primary School in an Rum, rum and more rum! Sandals South Coast bartender, Nicholas Bennett (left) posed for a quick photo as he gave sales agent from the Resort Shop, Romario Beckfords a lesson in mixology.

The team members at Sandals Royal Plantation certainly know how to dress as these dapper three show off what’s in their wardrobe at a recent staff social event at the resort.

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Devroy Gray from the Sandals South Coast dining room team, preps for dinner at the Bayside restaurant. Garnett from Sandals Royal Plantation receiving his Circle of Joy award from Sales Manager Kelly-Ann at the resort’s annual Prestige Awards.
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Sandals Royal Plantation’s Guest Services Manager, Marvin, showing off his prize as the MVP at the resort’s annual Prestige Awards. They came out dressed to the Nines at a recent Sandals Royal staff social event Chef David from Sandals Royal Plantation ensures guests receive the highest standard of culinary excellence.

Sandals Royal Plantation’s Watersports Manager Denisa certainly turned heads when she traded in her beachwear for this exotic ensemble at a recent staff social event at the resort.

Sandals Royal Plantation’s Loyalty Manager Odanne shows that he is quite versatile as he takes care of his guests the Royal way.

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