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Sandals Resorts has unveiled the brand new Louis Grant Conference Center at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The state-of-the-art facility offers an expansive 8,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space accommodating groups of up to 500 guests.

The conference center is named after the late Louis Grant, a 60-year veteran of the tourism industry. After starting with Sandals in 1991, he went on to become general manager of Sandals Dunn’s River, serving as a mentor and leader to the team for over a 25-year tenure with the resort company. Grant was recognized throughout the sector, receiving the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 and was named ‘Hotelier of the Year’ in 2007.

Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts, Adam Stewart, announced the naming of the conference center in December 2025 during a special “Back to Jamaica” event that welcomed nearly 400 travel advisors and industry partners to Sandals Dunn’s River.

“I am a huge believer in paying tribute to those who came before us, and we owe so much to Mr. Louis Grant, whose leadership helped define the very soul of this resort,” said Stewart. “He literally spent half of his career with us. I can still remember watching Louis in action when I was just a young boy visiting the resort with my father. The way he inspired and lifted up those around him, including some of the most impactful leaders within our organization today, left a lasting impression on me. Naming this conference center in his honor is a recognition of his extraordinary influence and the legacy he built here.”

The Louis Grant Conference Center blends contemporary design with authentic island warmth, outfitted in natural woods and the greens and blues of the Caribbean Sea, and showcasing locally inspired artwork. The flexible 5,396-square-foot main venue can accommodate up to 500 guests reception-style or be divided into three separate ballrooms. Complementing the main space are two dedicated boardrooms and two pre-function areas designed for registration, networking, and breakout sessions.

Set along a pristine white-sand beach on Jamaica’s north coast, Sandals Dunn’s River offers a seamless experience for travel with special offers tailored specifically towards groups, and just minutes away from the new Ian Fleming International Airport, offering direct flights from Miami International Airport. With 12 specialty restaurants, premium beverages, unlimited land and water sports, and complimentary green fees at the nearby Upton Estate Golf & Country Club, groups can enjoy all the benefits of a luxury all-inclusive stay. Off resort, groups can come together to discover something new with Island Routes’ ample selection of excursions.

Contracted groups can receive up to 15% reduction based on their dates of travel. For more information, please visit www.sandals.com/groups.