The Limpi Recycling warehouse in Curaçao is full of containers filled with shredded plastic assorted by colour — red, white, yellow, blue, green and orange.
This is the site where industrial product designers Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering give discarded bottles of laundry detergent, water bottles and other collected plastic waste materials “new” life.
“When we visited the north side of Curaçao we saw how much plastic is being washed ashore on the island and we thought why don’t we bring awareness to this problem by making new products from this plastic waste,”...
In conversation with Canadian Travel Press, the Langham Hospitality Group’s Regional Director of Operations for North America, Europe and the Middle East as well as being the Managing Director of the Langham, London, Bob van den Oord observed that: “There will always be bumps in the road but I am bullish on the future of travel, and luxury travel in particular. I also have a very positive outlook on the return of business travel which may not look the way it once did but which I believe will come back.”
“We have seen improved performance in the U.S. Prior to the Omicron surge...
For 30 years, Gary C. Sadler has been a champion of travel advisors everywhere and today it’s time for those advisors to celebrate with him as he marks three decades with Unique Vacations Inc.
Sadler, OD, Executive Vice President Global Sales & Industry Relations for Unique Vacations Inc., affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, has been a driving force at Unique Vacations, Inc. (UVI) since 1992.
He’s credited with championing many award-winning innovations, including the Certified Sandals Specialist program, one of the first...
Shangri-La is launching summer experiences to support its new partnership with Make-A-Wish International at select hotels in the Middle East, Europe, India, the Indian Ocean, and Canada.
Specially created restaurant experiences and ‘Make-A-Wish Come True’ stays will run from late June until mid-October. With each booking, Shangri-La will donate a percentage of the proceeds to help Make-A-Wish International grant wishes around the world for every eligible child with critical illnesses.
Shangri-La’s ‘Make-A-Wish Come True’ stay offers a minimum one night stay for two guests,...
Eager to extend a warm welcome home to the wholly reconceptualized and fully renovated Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today that reservations are now open for arrivals beginning May 24, 2023.
The resort company unveils today what’s next for the treasured resort as it makes its long-wished-for return to the Sandals portfolio – from first-of-its-kind suite designs, to exclusive restaurant concepts and bars, to entirely new ways to experience Jamaica’s natural wonders. Beloved by couples since its initial addition to the all-inclusive...
As the bus pulled out of the airport headed for Sandals Royal Curaçao, couples on board started exchanging how long they’ve been married.
“Thirty-two years,” exclaimed one couple proudly.
“Forty-four years,” boasted another, causing the bus to break out in applause.
“One day!” shouted a pair of newlyweds, garnering cheers all around.
It’s a fitting scene since Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman Adam Stewart says the newly opened resort is designed for couples to soak up the sunset.
“Sandals as a brand is about two people in love. Our tagline...
Haute fashion meets hospitality, as Sandals Resorts continues its 40th Anniversary celebrations by commissioning renowned U.S. fashion designer Stan Herman to reimagine the uniforms across its illustrious resort portfolio.
A tribute to the Team Members forming the soul of the guest experience for four decades and counting, the inaugural “Anniversary Collection” debuted at the June 1 opening of Sandals Royal Curaçao, another fascinating milestone as the brand makes its first venture into the Dutch Caribbean.
Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts, Adam Stewart said: “A new...
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. has named Brad Cirino, Vice President of Sales.
Cirino will report to Dean Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Resorts and will be based out of the company’s Fort Lauderdale office.
In his new role, Cirino will lead all sales initiatives that support the strategic growth of Playa’s portfolio of all-inclusive resorts that include global brands such as Hilton, Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, Wyndham Alltra and the Marriott Luxury Collection properties.
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Agents can now book their clients at the Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya www.PlayaResorts.com at https://www.resortsbyhyatt.com/zilara-riviera-maya
The adults-only, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is situated in a secluded locale, surrounded by lush mangroves and bathed with the sparkling-blue Caribbean Ocean. Exuding the tranquility and peacefulness of the exclusive Riviera Maya region yet situated nearby lively destinations including Playa del Carmen -- and with easy access to the Cancun International Airport--Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is the perfect place to escape the everyday and...
In connection to the recent June 1 opening of the brand new Sandals Royal Curaçao, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) and its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, joined forces with the Netherlands’ AFC Ajax team to launch Future Goals – a program that turns fishing nets sourced from the ocean and recycled plastic waste into soccer goals for children.
Expanding opportunities for locals through the power of youth sports, particularly the beloved game known locally as football, the landmark partnership begins at primary schools across the Dutch Caribbean island, where...