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Sandals Resorts International (SRI) made ‘waves’ at the 2024 TravelAge West WAVE Awards, securing five prestigious awards and cementing its leadership in the All-Inclusive sector. Bringing forward a commitment to excellence, the awards underscore Sandals Resorts’ and Beaches Resorts’ dedication to Travel Advisors and providing unparalleled and innovative experiences for travelers in the Caribbean, with the top award earned in the following categories: 

• All-Inclusive Hotel/Resort Chain Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support: Sandals Resorts

• Best All-Inclusive Hotel Chain, Caribbean: Sandals Resorts

• Best All-Inclusive Resort Brand for Romance, Caribbean: Sandals Resorts

• Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Caribbean: Sandals Dunn’s River 

• Best Hotel Brand for Families, Caribbean: Beaches Resorts 

Organized and hand-selected by the publication’s editorial team following a meticulous nomination process, the TravelAge West WAVE Awards represent a prestigious accolade within the travel industry, recognizing the most outstanding providers across various sectors, including destinations, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, and tour operators. 

Sandals Resorts International continues to lead the industry in offering outstanding support to Travel Advisors with cutting-edge tools and resources to serve their clients effectively, securing the award for "All-Inclusive Hotel/Resort Chain Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support" and bolstering the strong partnerships and trust built with Travel Advisors worldwide.

"We are deeply grateful to our Travel Advisors for their steadfast partnership and support these past 43 years,” said Garth Laird, Vice President of Trade Sales for Unique Vacations, Inc. “Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in our journey of excellence, culminating in these prestigious awards. Together, we continue to set new standards in the travel industry and be leaders in this space, and we thank TravelAge West for bringing forward and celebrating our remarkable collective achievements.”

Hosted in Marina del Rey, California, the star-studded gala brought together honorees and travel agents to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of the industry’s leading travel suppliers. For more information about the award-winning resorts under the Sandals Resorts International umbrella, please visit www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com.