Sandals SVG named Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 

By Admin. Updated 9:08 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

St Vincent and the Grenadines has a new bragging right on the regional tourism stage. Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been voted Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas, beating competition from across the region.

It was not the resort’s only win. The property also took home St Vincent & The Grenadines’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 and St Vincent & The Grenadines’ Leading Wedding Hotel 2026, giving it three titles in total.

The honours came during a busy week for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, which earned a combined 27 awards across the 2026 World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas, the World MICE Awards and the World Culinary Awards. The awards recognise excellence across the brands’ Caribbean resorts and experiences, covering everything from all-inclusive holidays and romantic getaways to family travel, dining and group travel.

A strong night in Jamaica

The celebrations began on Sunday, 11 October, at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony in Jamaica. There, Sandals Resorts International was once again named Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand, the 33rd year in a row it has held the title.

The company collected 19 awards on the night. Alongside the regional title for Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica was named Caribbean’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort, and Beaches Turks and Caicos was named Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort.

The full list of World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2026 wins is:

• Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand 2026: Sandals Resorts International
• Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Caribbean’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica
• Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort 2026: Sandals Grande Antigua
• Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2026: Sandals Grande St. Lucian
• Caribbean’s Leading Dive Resort 2026: Sandals Royal Curaçao
• Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2026: Beaches Turks & Caicos
• Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2026: Island Routes
• Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Adult-Only Resort 2026: Sandals Grande Antigua
• Bahamas’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Royal Bahamian
• Barbados’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Royal Barbados
• Curaçao’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Royal Curaçao
• Grenada’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Grenada
• Jamaica’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Montego Bay
• Jamaica’s Leading Adult-Only All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Negril
• Jamaica’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2026: Beaches Negril
• Saint Lucia’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Grande St. Lucian
• St. Vincent & The Grenadines’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026: Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• St. Vincent & The Grenadines’ Leading Wedding Hotel 2026: Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Meetings, incentives and group travel

The winning streak continued the next day, Monday, 12 October, at the World MICE Awards, which recognise excellence in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Six awards went to properties in the Sandals and Beaches portfolio. Sandals South Coast in Jamaica claimed two of them, including Caribbean’s Best Incentive Hotel, while Beaches Turks and Caicos was named Turks & Caicos’ Best Incentive Hotel.

The World MICE Awards 2026 winners are:

• Caribbean’s Best Incentive Hotel 2026: Sandals South Coast, Jamaica
• Antigua & Barbuda’s Best Incentive Hotel 2026: Sandals Grande Antigua
• Barbados’ Best Incentive Hotel 2026: Sandals Barbados
• Jamaica’s Best Incentive Hotel 2026: Sandals South Coast
• Saint Lucia’s Best MICE Hotel 2026: Sandals Grande St. Lucian
• Turks & Caicos’ Best Incentive Hotel 2026: Beaches Turks & Caicos

Top marks for food

The week closed on Wednesday, 14 October, with the World Culinary Awards. Sandals Dunn’s River was named World’s Best All-Inclusive Culinary Resort, and Mario’s at Sandals Grande Antigua was named Antigua & Barbuda’s Best Hotel Restaurant. The brands say the awards reflect their ongoing investment in distinctive dining and culinary innovation across the Caribbean.

The World Culinary Awards 2026 winners are:

• World’s Best All-Inclusive Culinary Resort 2026: Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica
• Antigua & Barbuda’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2026: Mario’s at Sandals Grande Antigua

Big investment in Jamaica

This year’s ceremonies held special meaning for the company, as they were hosted in Jamaica, where the Sandals brand was born and where its next phase of growth is focused.

Sandals Resorts is spending US$200 million to reimagine three of its Jamaican properties under its Sandals 2.0 vision. Sandals South Coast will reopen to guests on 18 November 2026. Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Caribbean Cay, formerly Sandals Royal Caribbean, will follow on 18 December 2026.

The upgrades include improved accommodation, refreshed resort spaces and new dining concepts that celebrate Jamaica’s culinary heritage. The company describes the changes as the start of a new era for the brand and a renewal of its long-standing commitment to the island it calls home.

More information on the award-winning resorts is available at http://www.sandals.com and http://www.beaches.com. Island Routes experiences can be explored at http://www.islandroutes.com.

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