KINGSTON, Jamaica – Gordon “Butch” Stewart yesterday advised that all Sandals and Beaches Resorts are being closed for the period March 30 to May 15, 2020 in a move to safeguard the safety and health of the chain’s valued guests and team members, the Jamaica Observer reported on Sunday, March 22.
The decision, which he described as difficult, comes amid the global spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
“Never could we have imagined the impact the current global health crisis would have on the world. In these unprecedented times, and now more than ever, the safety and health of our valued guests and team members is of paramount importance. Recent global travel warnings, coupled with airline carrier cancellations, have compelled us to make the difficult decision to close all Sandals and Beaches Resorts from the period of March 30 to May 15, 2020. Therefore, we will not be able to accept new arrivals as of March 23, 2020,” Stewart, the chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, as well as this newspaper, said in a news release.
“We also want to alleviate any additional worry you might have about your upcoming vacation. Our dedicated team will be reaching out to you personally to assist with rescheduling your future plans. This way, you can spend less time trying to reach us and more time with your loved ones,” added Stewart whose all-inclusive luxury resort chain operates 19 properties across seven Caribbean islands. See full story in Jamaica Observer at http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/sandals-beaches-resorts-closing-temporarily-_190279?profile=1606
