Unique Vacations, Inc.

🎃 Halloween was a spook-tacular success! This year, our teams went all out, dressing up as everything from The Sopranos and Miami’s iconic districts to The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Tonettes. PR puns were flying, costumes were shining, and creativity was off the charts as each department put their unique spin on the festivities. It was a day of laughs, team bonding, and a whole lot of Halloween spirit! 👻

This week, we hosted the teams from the respective call centers in #Jamaica, #SaintLucia, and #Grenada at our #Miami office! It was a powerful week of business reviews, strategic planning, breakthroughs, and exceptional collaboration with various departments and teams-all part of our Way Forward organizational initiative, expanding our goals and vision for the future. Together, we’re charting new paths forward. #UNIQUElyDriven #TheWayForward

Learn more about the vision behind the #SandalsJamaicaLove week-long tour! If you’re curious about the inspiration behind the name, the idea, and why this event was so important for the travel industry, watch Ambassador Adam Stewart, CD. Hon LLD., Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, as he shares the vision and purpose behind it. This tour went beyond tourism, it focused on community, growth, and the future of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Watch the full story and see how Jamaica Love is shaping the industry in this exclusive video! #SandalsResorts #BeachesResorts #Jamaica https://lnkd.in/gSP2aA9G

This week, Sandals Resorts held its Jamaica Love Showcase as part of the weeklong 'Sandals Jamaica Love Tour 2024'—its largest Caribbean travel advisor event to date. The showcase brought together nearly 1,000 industry professionals for a week of collaboration and immersive experiences, celebrating Jamaica’s vibrant culture and thriving tourism industry. However, this week was about more than just showcasing the destination—it was about forging stronger, transformative connections between Jamaica and the world. The relationships formed among airlines, tour operators, travel advisors, local suppliers, government officials, and global partners are vital to the success of Jamaica and the Caribbean, paving the way for a bright future in tourism and the region. This unprecedented gathering is a testament to the collaboration between Sandals Resorts, the public sector, and the private sector, proving that together we can drive meaningful impact in the travel industry. Read more about the Jamaica Love Showcase and the exciting developments for this magical destination: https://lnkd.in/eBahb5gZ

A major event for the travel industry is just days away! Starting this Sunday, Sandals Resorts International's Executive Chairman will host 1,000 industry professionals, including 400 travel advisors, to experience their resorts' unparalleled magic and hospitality on the spectacular island of Jamaica. The week-long event promises to be the largest experiential gathering in the all-inclusive industry, showcasing the very best of Jamaica. #SandalsJamaicaLove

Adding a splash of blue to the Big Apple! Sandals Resorts teamed up with rideshare companies to bring the Caribbean to the streets of New York during the US Open. Over 40 Sandals and Beaches branded cars cruised around the city, keeping us top of mind for travelers. With this unique partnership, they are ensuring that New Yorkers are reminded of their next tropical getaway, every time they see these iconic cars in the city.

This holiday season, with Santa's stamp of approval, Beaches Resorts welcomes back Scout Elves from around the globe, thanks to a continued partnership with The Lumistella Company, creators of the beloved The Elf on the Shelf® Tradition. These customs are near and dear to families during the holiday season and it's all coming back with new and exciting surprises, inviting Beaches guests to add some extra magic to their Caribbean getaways. Click here to learn more from Beaches Resorts: https://lnkd.in/eVU9vUz6

Meet Sabrina Cendral, our new Vice President of Brand Marketing.   With American, British, and French nationalities, Sabrina was raised in The Netherlands and has worked across Europe and North America, bringing over 18 years of international expertise in branding, customer experience design, digital marketing, omnichannel sales, innovation, product launches, and new business development.   In her new role, she will collaborate closely with Chief Marketing Officer Tony Cortizas, playing a key part in shaping brand strategy, building integrated marketing activations, and bringing forward the best of the Caribbean through impactful brand storytelling and content strategies.   As she embarks on her new position, Sabrina shares, “I’m incredibly excited to join the dynamic Unique Vacations Inc. ("UVI") team and support the marketing and sales of the incredible brands it champions. Sandals and Beaches have always impressed me with their rich heritage, unwavering commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering unparalleled guest experiences.”   We can't wait to see the incredible impact she'll make. Welcome to the team, Sabrina!

Last Friday, the Unique Vacations team gathered to recognize Olga Perez, Corporate Air Manager, as our Employee of the Quarter! Olga's work impacts every facet of our business, and her hard work and dedication keep our business travel operations running seamlessly! Congratulations Olga!!

Sandals Resorts is pleased to announce the selection of the award-winning Leo Burnett as the agency of record supporting the Sandals and Beaches brands -- a partnership designed to bring a new era of bold, quintessentially Caribbean brand expression for the region's leading and most award-winning all-inclusive resorts. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gZ5nCEZa