Sandals International Resorts, the parent firm of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts has revealed that it has acquired The Veranda Resorts & Residences in Turks & Caicos.
The deal was finalised after talks with the islands’ Governor Damian Roderic Todd and the government.
“Agents are simply over the moon with this good news and we sincerely thank Governor Todd, Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing and the entire democratically-elected cabinet for their on-going support of Beaches Resorts which made this acquisition possible,” said chairman of Sandals Resorts Gordon Stewart, speaking at the annual Sandals Resorts Star Awards.
“From the earliest days, Beaches Resorts has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with the TCI islands and our success is inexorably linked. Recognition of this partnership and a determined commitment by this government to conduct business in the most professional and highest international standards, is a great example for the people of TCI and throughout the Caribbean. We admire their tireless efforts for the betterment of the Turks product and look forward to continuing our work together and to realising an even brighter future for the people of this wonderful country.”
The resort will offer everything from four and three bedroom villas to two and one bedroom suites and studios. It will also see an expansion of the award-winning Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa, making it the lengthiest stretch of Grace Bay Beach.
“It has been an exciting month for us and we are so pleased to continue the expansion of the Beaches Resorts brand in Turks & Caicos,” added Stewart. “Under the stewardship of general manager, Don Deaganis, the quality of this resort is tremendous and just keeps getting better. The acquisition of Veranda is part of this legacy and we look forward to welcoming our newest team members, many of whom I know personally, to our family of ten thousand and know they will make a wonderful contribution to our fine services and expectations of our guests.”