We have exciting news about group bookings!  We have made some changes to our policies in order to make it easier for our clients to book more groups to Sandals and Beaches Resorts.

 Below are the revisions that have been implemented for new group bookings:

 -  Special pricing for groups of 36 – 100 rooms

 -  A private dinner is now included for all incentive groups of 10 rooms or more

  -  Set-up fees for incentive group functions have been reduced

   - Special internet rates for Incentive groups

    - We have increased the allocation of Single rooms allowed on ‘contracted’ groups from up to 15% to 20% of the total group size at the following resorts

        Sandals Grande Riviera

        Sandals Whitehouse

        Sandals Grande St. Lucian

        Sandals Regency La Toc

        Sandals Royal Bahamian

        Sandals Emerald Bay

        Sandals Grande Antigua

In addition, please find below a special Fall 2012 promotions for groups traveling between August 26 – December 16, 2012.

One (1) Complimentary room for every 10 paid rooms * applicable to the following resorts:

           Sandals Grande Riviera

           Sandals Whitehouse

           Sandals Royal Bahamian

           Sandals Emerald Bay

           Beaches Turks & Caicos

           Beaches Negril

Group inclusions for 10 or more rooms will be extended to groups of 5 or more rooms on all groups traveling August 26 – December 16, 2012

For complete terms and conditions or if you have any questions regarding groups please contact me at gtsirmpas@uvisandals.ca.

Cheers,

Gina

Meeting in The Islands Of The Bahamas has never been better. 

Now you have 10,000 different reasons to book your next meeting/incentive at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island!

Book a meeting or incentive group with us by 9/30/10, you could save up to $10,000 depending on the size of your group.* 

                       Receive $2,500 with 100 to 249 total room nights        

                        Receive $5,000 with 250 to 499 total room nights

                        Receive $10,000 with 500 to 749 total room nights 

Applicable only to new group bookings signed definite between 7/20/10 and 9/30/10 for travel August 1^st  through December 19^th, 2010 and June 1^st through December 18^th, 2011 and June 1^st through December 23^rd, 2012 and June 1^st through December 19^th, 2013. 

 Room nights – based on total paid rooms 

Incentive payable to the organization/company that actually signs the contract with the resort unless specified otherwise in writing to the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board by the individual signing the contract.  Copy of the signed agreement must be submitted to the Promotion Board by 1/15/11 for eligibility.   Incentive paid after the group has traveled, within approximately 45-60 days.   

The Promotion Board will send a letter to the individual who signed the contract acknowledging potential incentive availability after receipt of the signed copy of the contract by the deadline.  Incentive is payable after written verification by the resort to the Promotion Board of the actual room utilization.

 For full terms and conditions please contact me at 1-866-718-4546 / 416-223-0028 ext 4946 or gtsirmpas@uvisandals.ca   or call the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board Groups Department.

 Cheers, 

Gina

Exclusive Offer for Meetings / Incentive Groups

We’ve released some great new group rates for Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach and Villa Resort.  These low group rates are for travel in 2010 and 2011.

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios is perfect for a meeting/incentive group! First of all, there are so many daily flights from all Canadian gateways to Montego Bay, getting there is extremely easy. Meeting space is not an issue here as we have 4,000 sq ft of meeting space which can accommodate up to 430 people in theatre style seating.  Dining is also another important factor and this resort offers 11 dining options to choose from; if you have golfers in your group they will appreciate the complimentary green fees at the Sandals Golf and Country Club.

Not only do we have some great new LOW group rates we are also including the following:

-          One complimentary room for every 15 rooms paid

-          Round-trip Airport transfers included

-          Complimentary green fees on 18-hole championship golf course*

           at the nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club

-          Private check-in with welcome beverage

-          11 restaurants for gourmet dine around

-          Private 1-hour cocktail reception with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres with open bar

-          Bottle of wine upon arrival and amenities for VIP rooms

-          One complimentary 3-night certificate, at a Sandals Resort

           (excluding Sandals Emerald Bay) will be raffled off at the closing

           event for every 50 rooms paid (not including staff rooms)

-          Meeting organizers/planners will receive a $250 meeting credit

           valid for future meetings held at resorts within the brand

-          One complimentary VIP upgrade for every 15 rooms paid

-          Complimentary hospitality desk with in-house phone extension,

            complimentary internet access, easel, flip chart and markers

-          20% off all spa treatments, manager's wine list, and attendee

-          Group rate available for 3 days pre/post group dates

-          No charge for meeting rooms and basic AV equipment

-          50% discounted rate for staff rooms per every 25 rooms paid

For more information or for a quote you can contact me at gtsirmpas@uvisandals.ca or 416-254-3470. I look forward to working with you on your next meeting/incentive!

Cheers!

Gina

We just released our latest “social group” offer - Let’s Get Together At Sandals’. Below you will find all the details:

The Let’s Get Together at Sandals package for social groups of 5-9 rooms will include:

• Ø Group portrait session  & a 5”x7” photograph (one photograph per room)

The Let’s Get Together at Sandals package for social groups of 10-20 rooms will include:

• Ø Group portrait session & a 5”x7” photograph (one photograph per room)
• Ø A cocktail reception with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and an open bar for one hour
• Ø A private group dinner for two hours
• Ø $100 Red Lane^® Spa credit per room for groups of 5-nights and longer* 

Travel Window:                       For Sandals Resorts in Jamaica: August 24, 2010 – December 20, 2010

                                                    For All Sandals Resorts:  January 3, 2011 – December 18, 2011

 Minimum Stay:                          3 Nights 

Booking Procedures:   

Ensure that this package is booked through our groups department.  You are also encouraged to book this package with your preferred tour operator via our groups department.

For more information on group packages please send me an e-mail gtsirmpas@uvisandals.ca.

*Offer is not combinable with any other promotion nor is it applicable to wedding, renewal of vows or incentive groups. Offer and inclusions are subject to space availability and blackout dates. Offer can be changed or withdrawn at any time. Let’s Get Together at Sandals spa credit supersedes any other spa credit and is not combinable with any other spa credit offer. Spa credit is only applicable to spa treatments and services (not to retail products).

 Cheers,

Gina

Having recently returned from a trip our newest luxury resort in the Bahamas – Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma – I would like to personally introduce you to this stunning new resort as an ideal choice for your most discerning and deserving meeting and incentive clients. 

To begin, the resort is set on 50 acres along a pristine, mile-long crescent- shaped beach complemented by water in a hundred shades of blue – a true oasis in the Bahamian Out Islands. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the Caribbean through my work with Sandals, but never have I seen water as beautiful as this.

Sandals Emerald Bay, offers your groups a level of sophistication and service just as spectacular with 183 beachfront rooms and suites, all with their own private, professionally trained butlers.   Five gourmet a la carte restaurants, including the fine dining Italian restaurant, Il Cielo and a chic Barefoot by the Sea dining experience, even an authentic Irish pub offer a variety of quality dining experiences.

The Greg Norman-designed championship golf course offers world-class golf along some of the most picturesque vistas that will challenge even the most ardent golfers to keep their eye on the ball. For the ultimate in pampering, there’s a 29,000 square-foot Red Lane® Spa using exclusive Dermalogica® products, and poolside cabanas with butler service, of course.

Sandals Emerald Bay caters to business and meetings clients through carefully customized programs, including memorable events and destination tours with Island Routes, and with 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. Three large ballrooms with separate event entrances can be converted into smaller rooms, all with access to a dedicated conference facility kitchen, and supported by round-the-clock conference and technology services.

Air Canada Vacations has recently introduced new weekly non-stop service from Toronto to Great Exuma (with convenient connectors from 65 Canadian cities), it’s never been easier to travel to this incredible destination.

Wishing you all a great week!

Gina

Quote of the week:

"The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart" - Helen Keller

                                                       

 

 

Trashing the dress! Everyone had a great time!!