Sandals Resorts International (SRI) CEO Adam Stewart announced plans to design a new Beaches resort at Mt Wynne in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a US$500 million investment in the island’s tourism sector. Speaking at a signing ceremony in Buccament Bay on Monday, Stewart announced that the resort would feature 500 rooms and create nearly 2,000 jobs for local residents upon full operationalization.
Stewart explained that while Sandals initially planned to build the Beaches resort at Buccament Bay, the company pivoted to launch a Sandals resort there in 2024 due to the pandemic. The new Beaches resort will showcase local culture and volcanic heritage, with features such as the Red Lane Spa incorporating the island’s volcanic minerals.
Stewart emphasized the economic impact of Sandals’ presence, noting that the company already employs over 150 Vincentians and plans to train 250 more for the upcoming Beaches resort in Turks and Caicos. He also praised Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves for his leadership on regional integration, underscoring the importance of Caribbean self-reliance.
Stewart explained that while Sandals initially planned to build the Beaches resort at Buccament Bay, the company pivoted to launch a Sandals resort there in 2024 due to the pandemic. The new Beaches resort will showcase local culture and volcanic heritage, with features such as the Red Lane Spa incorporating the island’s volcanic minerals.
Stewart emphasized the economic impact of Sandals’ presence, noting that the company already employs over 150 Vincentians and plans to train 250 more for the upcoming Beaches resort in Turks and Caicos. He also praised Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves for his leadership on regional integration, underscoring the importance of Caribbean self-reliance.
