Sandals Resorts International commemorates founder Gordon "Butch" Stewart

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) will commemorate the life of late founder and chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart in a series of on-property and digital happenings timed to honor Mr. Stewart’s July 6 birthday.

On property, each resort will be presented with a specially framed photograph of the founder which will be displayed in a prominent position for viewing by guests, team members, and visitors. In addition, each resort will introduce an Ocean Lookout, a favorite spot identified at each hotel that was special to Mr. Stewart for its stunning views of the sea. Every Ocean Lookout will be accompanied by a plaque with the following inscription: “ ‘My idea of luxury is being by the sea…’ -Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Founder, Sandals Resorts. As it was for our founder, may the Caribbean be an endless source of inspiration, peace, and pure joy.”

Sandals Resorts International will unveil an “Ocean Lookout” at each of its resorts across the Caribbean – a special area with stunning views – to commemorate The Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart’s love of the sea. Pictured Here: endless ocean views at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, nearby to where Gordon “Butch” Stewart grew up.

“These are small ways of honoring big things that were important to my dad,” said SRI executive chairman Adam Stewart. “My father’s image, displayed with honor in our resorts, is important. It shows the world that behind our brands, we are a sixth-generation Jamaican family with roots firmly planted in the Caribbean. It’s why establishing a place with spectacular views of the ocean was so significant. Everything we do begins where the sea meets the sand. Outside of being a tourism leader, my dad grew up on a beach and enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved being surrounded by the sea, chatting with friends and playing dominoes. Family and the Caribbean is who we are, and he gave that to us. In fact, one of his favorite sentiments was ‘wanting our guests to feel like family when they are with us.’ Today, we take this moment to celebrate him and honor how deeply missed he is,” said Stewart.

Those following the brands digital channels will have the opportunity to hear thoughts from Gordon “Butch” Stewart in his own words and learn more about his life by visiting “Remembering Gordon “Butch” Stewart, an online page celebrating the stories, impact and remembrances of this true visionary.

Sandals® Resorts

Sandals® Resorts offers two people in love the most romantic, Luxury Included® vacation experience in the Caribbean. With 15 stunning beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, and a 16^th location coming to Curacao Spring 2022, Sandals Resorts offers more quality inclusions than any other resort company on the planet. Signature Love Nest Butler Suites® for the ultimate in privacy and service; butlers trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers; the Red Lane Spa®; 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, ensuring top-shelf liquor, premium wines, and gourmet specialty restaurants; Aqua Centers with expert PADI® certification and training; fast Wi-Fi from beach to bedroom and Sandals Customizable Weddings are all Sandals Resorts exclusives. Sandals Resorts guarantees guests peace of mind from arrival to departure with the Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, the company’s enhanced health and safety measures designed to give guests the utmost confidence when vacationing in the Caribbean. Sandals Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), founded by the late Gordon “Butch” Stewart, which includes Beaches Resorts and is the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company. For more information about the Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® difference, visit www.sandals.com.

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