Beaches Resorts is an operator of all-inclusive resorts for couples & families in the Caribbean, founded in 1997.[1] Beaches Resorts and Sandals Resorts are part of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) which is a parent company to five resort brands across seven countries.[2]

Beaches Resorts
IndustryHotel, resort, all-inclusive resort
Founded1997
FounderGordon Stewart (Chairman)
HeadquartersTurks & Caicos, Negril, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Number of locations
3 resorts
Area served
Caribbean
Key people
Adam Stewart (CEO)
Number of employees
10,000+
ParentSandals Resorts International (SRI)
Websitewww.beaches.com Edit this at Wikidata

Locations edit

The locations operated by Beaches Resorts are:

There is another Beaches Resort scheduled to be built on the site of the former Buccament Bay Resort in Buccament Bay, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines.[3][4][5]

Leadership edit

Gordon "Butch" Stewart, Chairman and Founder:

Gordon “Butch” Stewart (1941-2021) was the businessperson who founded and owned Beaches Resorts.

Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman:

Adam Stewart (1981-) is the son of Gordon “Butch” Stewart and is the Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI).

Gebhard Rainer, CEO:

Appointed CEO in March 2018, Rainer's appointment marks the first time a non-family member has held the post. He is responsible for all areas of SRI operations.

Awards edit

Beaches Resorts have won the following awards:

  • World's Leading Family Resort Brand. Awarded by the World Travel Awards and won for 25 consecutive years [6]
  • Various level International Star Diamond Awards from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences:[7]
    • Six Star Diamond Award for "Keeping it Green" at the Ocho Rios resort
    • Six Star Diamond Award for their "Italian Village" at the Negril resort
    • Five Star Diamond Award for the resort itself, the Le Petit Chateau Restaurant and Mario's Restaurant at the Turks and Caicos location
    • Five Star Diamond Award for the resort itself at the Negril location
  • Various TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards:
    • Best Hotel Brand for Families in 2019[8]
    • Best New Property or Major Renovation, Caribbean in 2014[9]
    • Best Resort for Families, Caribbean 2013.[10]
  • Macaroni Kid Family Travel Gold Daisy Award for Best All-Inclusive Resort in 2015.[11]
  • Various awards from Islands.com:
    • Best Butler Service: Readers' Choice in 2020.[12]
    • Best Included Amenity: Readers' Choice in 2020[13]
    • Best for Families: Editors' Choice and Readers' Choice award in 2019.[14]
  • Various Travvy Awards presented by travAlliancemedia:
    • Best All-Inclusive Family Resort- Caribbean 6 years consecutively from 2017 to 2022. [15][16][17][18][19][20]
    • Best Family Hotel/Resort, Caribbean/Bahamas Silver award 2019.[21]
  • Various [Travel Weekly] awards:
    • Family Resort/Hotel Gold awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2022; and Silver awards in 2010 and 2021.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32]
    • Beach Resort/Hotel Gold award in 2010.[33]
    • The Eco-Friendly Gold award in 2013, and silver award in 2016.[34][35]
    • Overall Special Needs for Hospitality Gold award for Beaches Resorts' Autism Program in 2021.[36]

References edit

  1. ^ "Inc. Magazine". April 2008.
  2. ^ "Sandals".
  3. ^ "Sandals Signs Buccament Resort Takeover Deals in St. Vincent". 23 July 2020.
  4. ^ "New Beaches Family Resort Opening in Saint Vincent! | BEACHES". 30 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Beaches Resorts Announces St. Vincent & Grenadines Location".
  6. ^ "Beaches Resorts nominee profile". World Travel Awards. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Star Diamond Awards". Archived from the original on 23 November 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  8. ^ "2019 WAVE AWARDS WINNERS" (PDF). TravelAge West. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  9. ^ "2014 WAVE Awards Winners" (PDF). TravelAge West. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  10. ^ "2013 WAVE Award Recipients" (PDF). TravelAge West. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Macaroni Kid Family Travel Gold Daisy Awards: Meet the Winners!". Macaroni KID. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  12. ^ Islands Staff (14 January 2020). "Best All-Inclusive Resort Butler Service: Islands 2020 All-Inclusive Awards". Islands. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  13. ^ Islands Staff (14 January 2020). "Best Included Amenity at an All-Inclusive Resort: Islands 2020 All-Inclusive Awards". Islands. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  14. ^ Brooke Morton (17 January 2019). "Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families: Islands All-Inclusive Awards". Islands. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  15. ^ Travelpulse Staff (3 November 2022). "2022 Travvy Awards Honors the Best and Brightest in Travel Industry". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  16. ^ "The Caribbean Wins Big at the 2021 Travvy Awards". Endless Caribbean. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  17. ^ DONALD WOOD (12 February 2020). "2020 Travvy Awards Honors Travel Industry's Best and Brightest". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  18. ^ JANEEN CHRISTOFF (23 January 2019). "2019 Travvy Awards Honors the Best and Brightest in Travel Industry". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  19. ^ PATRICK CLARKE (23 January 2018). "Complete List of 2018 Travvy Awards Winners". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  20. ^ GABE ZALDIVAR (25 January 2017). "2017 Travvy Awards: Find Out Who Won At Travel's Grandest Celebration". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  21. ^ JANEEN CHRISTOFF (23 January 2019). "2019 Travvy Awards Honors the Best and Brightest in Travel Industry". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  22. ^ "2022 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  23. ^ "2021 Magellan Awards Silver Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  24. ^ "2021 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  25. ^ "2018 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  26. ^ "2016 Magellan Awards Silver Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  27. ^ "2016 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  28. ^ "2015 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  29. ^ "2013 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  30. ^ "2012 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  31. ^ "2011 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  32. ^ "2010 Magellan Awards Silver Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  33. ^ "2010 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  34. ^ "2013 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  35. ^ "2016 Magellan Awards Silver Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  36. ^ "2021 Magellan Awards Gold Winners". Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Retrieved 30 November 2022.

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