Bahamas News
Sandals Resorts International Wins Big at the 28th Annual World Travel Awards
~To wrap up the year, the Luxury Included® resort company celebrates being named the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company 2021, among other prestigious accolades~
December 22, 2021 – Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is pleased to share its recent accolades received at the 28th Annual World Travel Awards Grand Final, held virtually on December 16, 2021. This year, Sandals Resorts International and its Luxury Included® Resorts took home four awards, including the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company for the 26th year in a row. These prestigious awards come as the company celebrates Sandals Resorts’ 40th Anniversary, promising relentless innovation, dialed-up luxury and 5-star hospitality for guests over the next forty years and beyond.
The four awards won under Sandals Resorts International’s portfolio are:
- World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company 2021: Sandals Resorts International
- World’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2021: Sandals Grenada
- World’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand 2021: Beaches Resorts
- World’s Leading Caribbean Attraction Company 2021: Island Routes Caribbean Adventures
“It is our great honor today for Sandals Resorts International to be recognized as the recipient of the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company for the 26th year in-a-row.” said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of SRI. “We’ve
had an amazing 40-year history of innovation and love that all stems from a simple mantra of exceeding expectations. We will continue to deliver hospitality excellence across the region and promise to never rest on our laurels,” continued Stewart.
Nestled in the heart of Grenada’s Pink Gin Beach, Sandals Grenada was named as this year’s World’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort by the World Travel Awards. Defying the conventions of traditions and pushing the boundaries of innovation, this 257-room resort boasts pools in the sky, cascading waterfalls, and living rooms in swimming pools. With suites lining the edge of private river pools and ten Global Gourmet™ dining options, Sandals Grenada sets the scene for modern relaxation and seclusion.
Beaches® Resorts, the Luxury Included® resort company’s family brand, was also recognized by the World Travel Awards, winning the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand 2021 for the 24th time. With resorts located in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos, Beaches Resorts offers something for everyone in the family – including endless land and water sports activities such as kayaking and aqua trikes that everyone can enjoy. The resorts boast day and night entertainment, XBOX Play Lounges, Pirates Island Waterparks, and up to 21 dining options, creating the ultimate family vacation experience. Beaches Resorts also gives parents a chance to enjoy quality time together with its Kids Camps and certified nannies, giving them time to rejuvenate at the Red Lane® Spa or enjoy a refreshment at any of the resort’s swim-up pool bars while the kids are enjoying tailor-made activities in paradise.
Sandals Resorts International’s sister company Island Routes was also honored in the 2021 World Travel Awards and has been dubbed as the World’s Leading Caribbean Attraction Company: for the 11th year. Island Routes takes guests beyond resort walls and into the heart of the most reclusive, natural wonders, hidden in the Caribbean.
“We are so grateful to once again be acknowledged for the hard work and resilience of our team in showcasing the beauty of our islands with the rest of the world. This honor serves as the right motivation to keep innovating and providing the very best experiences the Caribbean has to offer, while maintaining the now expected, extraordinary standard of service and authenticity,” said Ryan Terrier, Vice President of Operations, Island Routes.
The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 with the intention to give recognition to and celebrate the achievements of all areas of world travel and the tourism industry. Today, the World Travel Awards brand is recognized internationally as the benchmark of quality, with winners setting the standards to which an industry aspires. The prestigious awards honor individual and collective successes in tourism and hospitality around the globe.
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Get your laugh on, March On, family drama by Gea Pierre, debut this weekend in Turks and Caicos
This is the sixth edition of the relays and the fourth time that The Bahamas has hosted the event, which actually made its debut in The Bahamas in 2014.
President, World Athletics, Sabastian Coe said after three very successful editions from 2014 to 2017, the World Athletics Relays has quickly become one of the World Athletics vibrant competitions, developing a culture of fun and innovation that gives it a unique flavour.
He thanked the Bahamas Government, the local World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 committee and the Bahamian people for agreeing to host the relays. However, his main thanks were to the “world’s best sprinters” travelling from all the continents to compete in preparation for the road to Paris, France, in two months’ time.
During the opening ceremony, the athletes were given words of advice from Carl Lewis, one of only four Olympic athletes to have won nine Olympic gold medals, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
He said, “Keep it simple, do not try to do anything extra. Do what your coaches said. Leave on time, leave on time, leave on time.”
The athletes and crowds were treated to the sounds and sights of Junkanoo at the end of the opening ceremony. The Junkanoo performers stuck around for the two days of competitions, playing for the sprinters as they competed on the track.
Teams competed in the Women’s and men’s 4x100m, and the women’s men’s and mixed 4x400m. A total of 14 teams at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 automatically qualified for places at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Both days of competition were important, as day two offered another chance for qualifications for those teams unsuccessful on day one.
Bahamians were made proud as the country set a new national record during the mixed 4x400m relays thanks to the efforts of 16-year-old Shania Adderley, a student of Tabernacle Baptist Academy.
The team came first in their heat on Sunday evening after not being able to gain a spot for the Paris Olympics on the first day of competition.
Other sprinters on the team included Alonzo Russell, as well as Olympic champions Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his remarks at the Opening Ceremony for the World Athletics Relays 2024, on May 4, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis welcomed the special guests, athletes, officials, and “all lovers of athletics from around the world” to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium here in the “vibrant heart” of Nassau, Bahamas.
“This weekend, the world’s finest athletes gather on our shores to embark on a journey that is not only about speed and strength but also about dreams and determination,” Prime Minister Davis said. “From the serene beauty of our islands to the historic grandeur of Paris, this event marks a crucial path to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.”
He added: “Here in The Bahamas, we are no strangers to world-class athletics or the warmth and exuberance that such international gatherings bring. It is a distinct honor to once again welcome the World Athletics Relays back to our islands. This event holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing a bridge between nations brought together by the universal language of sport.”
Prime Minister Davis noted that that year’s theme, “Paradise to Paris,” captured the essence of that journey.
“It is here, amidst the splendor of our sun-kissed beaches and the rhythmic sway of our palms that the chase towards Olympic glory begins anew,” he stated. “We are thrilled to offer a backdrop of unparalleled beauty, where every sprint, every baton pass, and every victory lap is set against the picture-perfect canvas of our islands.”
He added: “To our athletes, I say this: as you stand on the precipice of your dreams, ready to catapult yourself into the annals of history, know that you are part of a legacy of excellence and determination. This weekend, you are not only competitors but also ambassadors of your countries and the spirit of sport. We are especially proud of Team Bahamas, who carry the weight of their performance and the hopes and pride of our nation. You embody the spirit of The Bahamian people, and we are behind you every step of the way.”
Prime Minister said that to the international visitors, he extended “the warmest Bahamian welcome”.
“Over the next few days, as you revel in the thrill of competition, take a moment to bask in the beauty of our island,” he stated. “Discover why we proudly say, “It’s Better in The Bahamas.” Whether it’s the hospitality of our people, the tranquility of our waters, or the rhythm of our culture, you are in for an experience that captures the heart and rejuvenates the soul.”
“Let us celebrate the unity and friendship that sports foster, cheering every athlete and savoring the spectacle of human potential at its best,” Prime Minister Davis added. “I hope the races are swift, the results are inspiring, and the memories are lasting.
“Welcome to The Bahamas, the paradise where champions chase their dreams to Paris. As your host, it is my immense pleasure to declare the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024 officially open. Let the games begin.”
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