{"id":152926,"date":"2022-06-04T16:01:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T20:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=152926"},"modified":"2022-06-04T16:01:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-04T20:01:59","slug":"sandals-resorts-international-commemorates-its-entry-into-the-dutch-caribbean-with-the-opening-of-sandals-royal-curacao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/sandals-resorts-international-commemorates-its-entry-into-the-dutch-caribbean-with-the-opening-of-sandals-royal-curacao\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandals Resorts International Commemorates its Entry into the Dutch Caribbean with the Opening of Sandals Royal Curacao"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sandals Resorts International (SRI) commemorated its venture into Cura\u00e7ao during a special ribbon cutting ceremony held on Friday at the newly opened Sandals Royal Cura\u00e7ao \u2013 the 16th property in the Sandals Resorts portfolio. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>

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The resort officially opened to guests on June 1, 2022. \u201cToday marks a dream decades in the making as Sandals Resorts officially becomes part of the story of Cura\u00e7ao,\u201d said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of SRI. \u201cIt\u2019s a great honor to now share this incredible destination with the world with its eclectic melting pot of culture, vibrance and stunning beauty. Today is also bittersweet as I wish my father and our late founder, Gordon \u201cButch\u201d Stewart, could have been here to see this dream of our family\u2019s become a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

From experiential driven, off-site programming, to locally inspired resort experiences, to unique and impactful community and environmental development programs, the 351-room Sandals Royal Cura\u00e7ao, and its unique approach to tourism, was saluted by attending dignitaries who recognized its progress and island impact so far.<\/p>

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The ceremony included remarks from industry leaders including Honourable Gilmar Pisas, Prime Minister of Cura\u00e7ao; Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart; CEO of Sandals Resorts International, Gebhard Rainer; Resort General Manager, Kevin Clarke; Executive Vice President of Sales at Unique Vacations, Inc., Gary Sadler; Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke; Managing Director Caribbean, American Airlines, Christine Valls; and President of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors), Zane Kerby.<\/p>

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\u201cThe arrival of Sandals Royal Cura\u00e7ao has a great impact in the continued development of our touristic product, giving us a great competitive advantage in our region,\u201d said the Hon. Gilmar Pisas. \u201cThe most beautiful part of this process is our shared vision and the impact on our local people and economy long before the resort even opened its doors.<\/p>\n

The government of Cura\u00e7ao is very pleased to welcome Sandals Royal Cura\u00e7ao and together we look forward to providing travelers from around the world with great experiences that will have them extending their stays and coming back for years to come.\u201d Linking Sports and Sustainability to Empower the Island\u2019s Youth During his remarks, Stewart introduced the Sandals Foundation\u2019s newly formed partnership with the Netherlands\u2019 AFC Ajax soccer team to launch Future Goals \u2013 a program that turns fishing nets sourced from the ocean and recycled plastic waste into soccer goals for children.<\/p>

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Expanding opportunities for locals through the power of youth sports, particularly the beloved game known locally as football, the landmark partnership kicks off at primary schools across Cura\u00e7ao, where the program\u2019s official launch was celebrated last month at MGR Niewindt College as students received the first set of Future Goals ahead of the resort\u2019s opening. Attendees watched the official Future Goals video, with the Sandals Foundation\u2019s Executive Director Heidi Clarke sharing more insight on the program.<\/p>\n

Inside the New Sandals Royal Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>

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