Sandals Resorts Worldwide has introduced the appointment of Adam Stewart as government chairman of the corporate.
He turns into simply the second chairman within the 40-year historical past of the resort model.
He’s preceded by his late father, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, who died in Miami after a brief sickness earlier this month.
The elder Stewart is seen as a pioneer in Caribbean tourism, somebody who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxurious after founding the organisation in 1981 and who performed a pivotal position in bolstering the recognition of the area.
Government chairman Adam Stewart assumes the position after working alongside his father for greater than twenty years, serving as chief government officer and most just lately deputy chairman.
He has helped oversee the continued speedy growth of Sandals Resorts Worldwide all through the Caribbean, together with the latest announcement of two new island resort locations, the longer term Sandals Curaçao and Seashores Resort in St. Vincent.
“Some individuals are dreamers, and a few are doers; my dad was the magical mixture of each.
“He was fiercely enthusiastic about providing a product that might exceed expectations, and we’re extremely honoured to proceed his pursuit of innovation, elevating the bar, and creating landmark moments for our valued visitors,” said Adam Stewart.
Numerous organisations have recognised Adam Stewart for his management within the journey business and his substantial contributions to the locations the place Sandals Resorts Worldwide operates.
As a part of this dedication, in 2009, Adam Stewart launched the Sandals Basis with a mission to raise communities by training, healthcare, and environmental safety.
The muse and its actions have helped tens of millions throughout the area by varied impact-focused programmes, the place he’ll proceed to function president.
He’s additionally a robust proponent of the direct funding and growth of workforce members.
His work by the Sandals Company College brings continued studying, mentorship and invaluable expertise coaching to 1000’s of workers all through the Caribbean.
In 2016, Stewart was additionally bestowed the nationwide honour of the order of distinction, commander class by the federal government of Jamaica for excellent contribution to tourism.
He added: “We might by no means have imagined the monumental affect that our resorts have had around the globe.
“It has been a outstanding journey to have constructed manufacturers that play a component in so a lot of our prospects’ happiest moments.
“Our workforce is the most effective on the planet, and I’m extremely pleased with the work they do every single day of life to place our prospects first, as we stock ahead.”
