Sandals Resorts International Expanding Beaches® Resorts Brand Into The Bahamas

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) today announces its acceleration of plans to
expand the family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand with the development of Beaches Exuma, its
fourth resort, and the first Beaches in The Bahamas. To make this new resort possible and as part of
a coordinated growth plan across the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio, Sandals Emerald Bay
will close on August 15, 2024, and undergo a transformation that is anticipated to begin in Fall
2024 before reopening as the new Beaches Exuma.
“Exuma was made for families and with more than 6,000 feet of shoreline, the new Beaches Exuma
will be a gateway to discovering the incomparable beauty of this part of The Bahamas,” stated Adam
Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. “At the core of every great family
vacation is the creation of memories so magical they last a lifetime. For more than two decades, I’ve
cherished every moment I’ve spent together with my family along the lively shores of Exuma, where
my own children have grown up among one of nature’s most inspiring playgrounds — from
swimming pigs, majestic sea turtles, sandbars and so much more,” Stewart continued.
Originally developed as a family-oriented resort when it opened over two decades ago, the existing
Sandals property maintains an ideal layout of beaches, pools, and areas for family-oriented play
spaces and amenities across its expansive oceanfront acreage. Exuma is also a natural wonder
renowned for its marine ecosystems and sea life, crystal clear waters, and beaches offering
expansive white sandbars for exploration. The transformation will bring the full breadth of the
Beaches Resorts experiences and amenities that families have come to love. The new Beaches
Exuma will include an evolved configuration of rooms with multi-bedroom villas, suites and
connecting rooms, as well as undergo upgrades to its 12 restaurants and culinary offerings, the
development of an all-new Kids Camp, splash deck, and much more, while tapping into entirely new
adventure opportunities for families. When it opens, the new Beaches Exuma will offer a premier
experience while also retaining beloved amenities such as the full-service Red Lane Spa and access
to the Greg Norman designed 18-hole Emerald Bay golf course.
The Bahamas’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. I. Chester
Cooper, welcomed the expansion and said he is greatly anticipating the redevelopment of the
property.
“Sandals has been a trusted partner with The Bahamas for many years,” said Cooper, who is also
from Exuma and is the parliamentary representative for the area.
“As we saw with the redevelopment of Sandals Royal Bahamian on New Providence nearly three
years ago, when they invest in a property it flourishes. We will miss the Sandals Emerald Bay, but
we welcome Beaches Exuma, which will be an expanded endeavor that caters to more visitors and
employs more Bahamians. Exuma is my home and I’ll be with her every step of this journey,”
Cooper added.
This rebranding is part of a strategic plan for the Sandals Resorts International organization to
significantly expand its footprint across the Caribbean, including recently welcoming Sandals
Dunn’s River in Jamaica, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Sandals Royal Curaçao into
its family of resorts. These three new Sandals Resorts, alongside expansions and upgrades to
several other resorts throughout the Caribbean, provide a wide variety of new opportunities to
experience the brand’s true all-inclusive hospitality. Valued guests with affected reservations at
Sandals Emerald Bay are being contacted and provided with a variety of options for rebooking at
another Sandals Resorts destination along with several special benefits.
About Beaches Resorts
Beaches® Resorts is the Caribbean’s most-awarded luxury family all-inclusive vacation experience,
where memories are created and made to last. With three spectacular locations in Turks & Caicos
and Jamaica, and a fourth location set to debut in Exuma, Bahamas, Beaches Resorts is the ultimate
beachfront getaway for every member of the family. Kids can hang with the Sesame Street gang as
part of the Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street®, splash in outrageous waterparks, enjoy
exclusive Kids Camps and teen nightclubs, while parents indulge in butler service, luxurious spa
treatments, gourmet restaurants and all with the assurance of Certified Nannies and expertly
trained team members. Beaches Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International
(SRI), which includes Sandals Resorts, and is the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company.
For more information about Beaches Resorts, visit www.beaches.com.

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