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Saint Lucia hotels offering free COVID-19 testing to qualified guests
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021 22:48Saint Lucia has multiple COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing options for departing visitors, citizens and residents Read More
Sandals Foundation and Hasbro Spread Holiday Cheer to Caribbean Children
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 28, 2020 21:18More than 10,000 children experienced a little more joy this holiday season with brand-new toys and games donated by the Sandals Foundation in their annual Christmas Toy Drive. As the ... Read More
Saint Lucia first Caribbean island to launch Augmented Reality filters
Harry S. Johnson- December 10, 2020 22:40The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) continues to inspire wanderlust with a new interactive digital experience on Instagram, introducing five custom Augmented Reality (AR) Filters themed in signature Saint Lucian looks ... Read More
The Government of Saint Lucia enacts tourism levy
Harry S. Johnson- November 18, 2020 19:39The Government of Saint Lucia following continued and extensive consultation over the past two years with key stakeholders in the tourism industry, will enact a government tax named the “Tourism ... Read More
Sandals Foundation: Favorite Responsible Travel Foundation
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 4, 2020 02:32The outstanding work of the Sandals Foundation to develop Caribbean communities and inspire hope in the lives of the region’s people has once again been recognized as it was named ... Read More
Sandals Beaches and Resorts Halloween Sale
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 29, 2020 01:01As it’s spooktacular gift for resort guests, Sandals Beaches and Resorts Halloween Sale offers a free romantic private candlelight dinner for two. Couples will be seated at a table specially ... Read More
First winter season 2020 TUI flight arrives in Saint Lucia from UK
Harry S. Johnson- October 28, 2020 22:36Tuesday October 27 marked the return of TUI to Saint Lucia. TUI’s winter weekly direct flights from London Gatwick to Hewanorra International Airport will run through to March 2021. This ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts: Travel Insurance Is On Us
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 23, 2020 21:12Trust and confidence are increasingly becoming top priorities for consumers as they begin to safely travel to their dream destinations once again. This is why Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts are giving guests sun, ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Receive 9 Diving Awards
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 15, 2020 15:41Sandals® and Beaches® Resorts, home to some of the best all-inclusive dive resorts in the Caribbean, has taken the plunge into October with the early announcement of nine accolades from Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2021 Readers Choice ... Read More
Sandals Resorts Announce More Resort Openings This Month
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 6, 2020 16:16Signaling the continued strength for Caribbean Tourism, Sandals Resorts International announced that it would usher in four more resort openings throughout October. Beginning this week, Sandals Grenada and Sandals South ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 2, 2020 10:55As the weather starts to cool in a lot of places around the world, Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean is welcoming fall with special offers. For a limited time, guests ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: We’re Back!
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- September 24, 2020 16:04All Sandals Resorts are reopening, in fact, many are already open with the rest due to open soon. The time is right for so many reasons to make travel plans ... Read More
Sandals Resorts Wedding: “Virtually Perfect” Solutions
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- September 15, 2020 17:12Over the past few months, one thing has remained truer than ever before – love hasn’t faltered, and neither have couples’ dreams of getting married. According to a recent survey from ... Read More
Sandals Resorts South Coast Unveils New Design Plans
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- September 10, 2020 00:42Sandals Resorts International, all-inclusive company, unveiled design plans of a multi-million-dollar renovation at its picturesque Jamaican oasis, Sandals South Coast. Set to debut this December, guests can expect a new ... Read More
Sun, Sand and Social Distancing at Sandals Resorts
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- September 4, 2020 20:27Yes, Sandals Resorts has taken safety measures to another level. But take a long look and you’ll notice that the qualities travelers crave more than ever have actually been at these resorts ... Read More
CDC reduces Saint Lucia’s COVID-19 rating to Level 1
Harry S. Johnson- August 26, 2020 02:09Saint Lucia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in ensuring a safe and strategic approach to the reopening of the economy, is receiving rave reviews the world over. The Center for ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Implements Water Harvesting and Sanitation for Schools
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- August 18, 2020 01:44Ahead of the start of the 2020/2021 academic year, work is far advanced to improve the drought management strategy and enhance the sanitation systems within seven infant and primary schools ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Invests in Community Youth Center
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- August 13, 2020 02:23The basketball and multi-purpose playing courts at Buckfield Playfield, located in the heart of Ocho Rios in Jamaica, have received a major facelift and renovations to better serve residents across ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Gifts Princess Margaret Hospital Pediatric Ward
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- August 5, 2020 23:43Patients of the Pediatric Department at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, will now be examined by and treated with state-of-the-art equipment thanks to a sizable donation from the ... Read More
Saint Lucia welcomes Caribbean visitors through “Bubblecation” campaign
Harry S. Johnson- August 1, 2020 01:29The Caribbean’s destination marketing brand, Caribcation, has just introduced its latest marketing campaign, “Bubblecation”. Travelers from countries within the designated Travel Bubble can reconnect with family and friends or enjoy ... Read More
Countries Americans can travel to on vacation during COVID-19
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 19, 2020 04:20With 3,844,271 Americans were sick with the Coronavirus after 47,5 million were tested out of a total population of 331 Million. The undetected number of COVID-19 sick may be significantly ... Read More
Sandals Foundation and Sweet Water Providing COVID-19 Counseling
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- July 15, 2020 02:17Persons struggling to cope with COVID-19 related issues can now seek online help at the Sweet Water Foundation. The helpline which was launched in 2018 by the Sandals Foundation and ... Read More
Saint Lucia announces updated travel protocols beginning July 9
Harry S. Johnson- July 2, 2020 23:24Following a reassessment of travel protocols based on market conditions, The Government of Saint Lucia will introduce several new and updated protocols for arrivals from July 9, 2020. Travelers will ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Helping Healthcare Workers Recharge
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- July 2, 2020 02:25As public hospitals across the island strengthen their readiness protocol to respond to COVID-19 patients, the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital has been outfitted by Sandals Foundation with a sterile ... Read More
Sandals Resorts and Sandals Foundation: Empowering People
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 26, 2020 21:24Sandals Resorts International created Sandals Foundation, and it has this philosophy: We have seen that when we invest in one person, we are empowering an entire network of people – ... Read More
When Sandals Resorts Adopts a School, It Adopts the Community
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 18, 2020 00:02When Gordon "Butch" Stewart opened his first Sandals Resort, he had one very important mandate: the resort would be required to adopt a school in the community. Team members were ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Providing Aid to the Most Vulnerable
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 10, 2020 23:28Since the introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shores of the Caribbean, the Sandals Foundation has earmarked resources and galvanized the support of government, non-governmental organizations, and corporate partners ... Read More
World Environment Day: Sandals Resorts EarthCheck Commitment
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 5, 2020 21:44World Environment Day, June 5, 2020, is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment. At Sandals Resorts & Beaches, environment day is promoted ... Read More
Saint Lucia: Official COVID-19 Tourism Update
Harry S. Johnson- May 18, 2020 22:33The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector in a responsible fashion, beginning June 4, 2020. The strategy, which was unveiled by ... Read More
SAINT LUCIA: 100 Percent Recovery of COVID-19 Cases
editor- April 23, 2020 22:49As of April 21, 2020 the WHO reported a total of 2, 397, 217 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally with 162, 956 deaths. There are now 893, 119 confirmed cases ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: Change Flexibility with No Penalties
editor- March 20, 2020 02:10Sandals 5-star luxury included resorts is allowing complete name changes without penalties for the original date and resort of travel due to travel challenges rising from the COVID-19 coronavirus. This ... Read More
Saint Lucia Tourism Sector responds to COVID 19
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 15, 2020 01:40The Ministry of Tourism and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) recognizing the challenging environment of the travel and tourism industry, convened with the Board of Directors of the Saint ... Read More
All-inclusive resorts may be the best bet for a holiday
editor- March 14, 2020 02:04An all-inclusive resort just might be the safest way to take a vacation these days with the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying at the resort reduces the risk of coming into contact ... Read More
Saint Lucia Tourism Statement on Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases
editor- March 6, 2020 00:57The Saint Lucia Department of Health and Wellness has noted an escalation in the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 internationally as well as the spread to countries outside ... Read More
Launch of Tourism Satellite Account for Saint Lucia
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 18, 2020 03:56St Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Noorani M. Azeez today announced the launch of the Tourism Satellite Account for the country. Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation ... Read More
The Harbor Club Saint Lucia Appoints New Director of Food
Syndicated Content Editor- February 15, 2020 02:08The Harbor Club, located on the picturesque Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, has appointed Cristian Rebolledo as the new Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef for the hotel’s ... Read More