by LTC Writer | Feb 23, 2023 | People
A visionary from the hills of Buff Bay, Portland, Wayne Lewis had a dream to become a leader in watersports — a dream he was adamant he would accomplish. Seven years ago, Lewis walked through the gates of Beaches Ocho Rios as an eager participant in the Sandals and...
by Charmaine Clarke | Jan 26, 2023 | Stay
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Robin Russell has dismissed concerns that locals are now being treated shabbily because foreigners are once again flocking to the country’s shores. “That is definitely not what is happening! We do treasure...
by LTC Writer | Sep 12, 2022 | Pulse
One of the world’s most well-known names in hospitality, award-winning Sandals and Beaches Resorts, has been added to the Hotelbeds portfolio. As the leaders in Luxury Included® vacations, the adults-only Sandals Resorts and family-friendly Beaches Resorts offer a...
by Charmaine Clarke | Aug 25, 2022 | Pulse
Tourism isn’t what it used to be. Stakeholders in the industry are quick to point out that the sector has evolved, and so have those who work within it. It has long moved on from days of old when foreigners, typically not black, were served by genuflecting, tip-driven...
by Charmaine Clarke | Aug 25, 2022 | People
Twenty-three-year-old Cruise Callen is having the time of his life. He’s the underwater photographer for the dive team at Sandals Ochi, not the typical role that comes to mind when one thinks of jobs in tourism. In helping guests capture memorable moments from their...