STEWART TELLS GUESTS OF RECOVERY AFTER MELISSA
OCHO RIOS, St Ann; Nov. 19, 2025
Sandals Resorts says it is not laying off any of its workers, though some of its properties and staff have been affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts, Adam Stewart, said that in addition to ongoing efforts to distribute relief supplies directly to team members, no one will be laid off.
According to Sandals, so far the resort chain has allocated over US$3 million in relief efforts.
( Volunteers at Sandals Resorts’ corporate office pack hundreds of relief food packages for team members.)
“A hundred per cent of our team remain on payroll – whether they’re at an open or closed resort,” Stewart declared during a global virtual town hall held for guests and travel advisors on November 12 and 13, respectively. “All benefits will also remain in place – pension, medical, dental, everything.”
The assurance came at a time when five resorts in Negril and Ocho Rios remain temporarily closed until December, while Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast are set to reopen in May 2026, following extensive restoration and upgrades.
(The joy of giving and receiving supplies for Sandals staff)
Stewart was speaking in a virtual room filled with over 3,000 loyal guests and travel advisors, eager for updates on Sandals Resorts and Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa’s impact on parts of the island.
The all-inclusive resort brand is currently undertaking a comprehensive hurricane response initiative for team members that includes relief supplies, financial assistance already paid to its staff, a care and connections hub to help team members cope with loss, stress and emotional impact and temporary housing support for displaced team Members, a release from the hotel chain said.
