Sandals treats staff to private ‘Black Panther’ viewing

Resort company rents theatre to say thank you to team

IF ALL work and no play makes Jack and Jill dull, it’s safe to say there are no dull team members at Sandals Resorts International, especially recently when the company treated over 100 staff members to a private showing of the highly anticipated and much-celebrated Marvel film, Black Panther.

The company, which has long had a tradition of celebrating its team members and investing in their development, rented a theatre at the Palace Multiplex and treated the team from its headquarters to a night at the movies, popcorn included, as a gesture of appreciation for their hard work and commitment to the brand. The event was dubbed ‘A Night in Wakanda’.

In a video message played to the team, the company’s chief operations officer, Shawn DaCosta, apologised for his absence and that of the chief executive officer, Adam Stewart. Both were in the Turks and Caicos Islands at the company’s annual general managers’ meeting. DaCosta urged the team to enjoy the night’s offerings, citing the gesture as just one of the ways the company chose to show its appreciation. “We wish we could have been there tonight. This is a great movie for us to see together”, he said. “Tonight we celebrate you ... tonight we celebrate you being here with us as great team members who go above and beyond every day. We appreciate you,” he said.

Excited team members raved about the night’s event days later, expressing gratitude for the gesture and reliving their favourite movie moments.

Carmen Prout, company administrator, said, “This was such a kind gesture from the senior executives and a good reminder that in the midst of a hard work week, team members can actually take a break. Normally, in the corporate world this would be considered an unlikely act, but Sandals made it a reality. This will forever be etched in my mind.”

Her excitement and gratitude was shared by Cassandra Douglas, local purchasing agent at the company’s Procurement Division. She said, “This was a very good idea. It brought everyone together and it really felt like a family affair. I was even telling someone who works at an overseas hotel about it and she was amazed that our company did this for us.”

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS The team that plays together stays together! Team members from Sandals Resorts International turned out in fine style on Monday, February 26, to enjoy a private viewing of the blockbuster hit, ‘Blank Pather’. From left: Jonique Gaynor, Marcelles Lee,...

Gimmi mi African princess! These ladies from the company’s Procurement Division pulled out all the stops and were dressed to the nines to view the hit film ‘Black Panther’ at Sandals’ private staff viewing at the Palace Multiplex on February 26. From...

Wakanda Forever! Team members from the company’s Accounts and Auditing departments were obviously having a good time at the private viewing of the hit Marvel film, ‘Black Panther’. In front with his best ‘Wakanda Forever’ pose is Andy Roberts, while...

Graphic designer Joleen Grant did what designers do best – create her own African-inspired jewellery and shoes just for this occasion. We say the girl’s got skills, what say you?