Sandals Resorts assures staff jobs are safe following Royal Caribbean partnership

September 24, 2026

Sandals Resorts staff members are being assured that their jobs remain as is, amid concern about the impact of a partnership arrangement with Royal Caribbean Cruise lines.

Executive Chairman of Sandals Adam Stewart, encouraged team members to continue their work, because it’s business as usual.

He emphasised that the partnership with Royal Caribbean is the start of a growth strategy, to go beyond the Caribbean with more offerings and new experiences for guests.

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Mr. Stewart said he will visit all properties in the resort chain over the next few weeks to discuss the partnership with stakeholders and respond to any concern they have.

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He was speaking with travel advisors in a virtual meeting yesterday.