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This year’s Prestige Awards, now in its twelfth year, was held under the theme, “Boundless Possibilities”. Anderson said the theme was apt as it dovetails with the resort chain’s mantra of exceeding expectations even in the midst of doubt. “Sandals Resorts International is an organization that believes in constant innovation and creation and looking at where we can take the service and the physical aspect of the resort to the next level,” he said. “So it was no surprise that this year’s theme was ‘Boundless Possibilities’.” As the Sandals chain faces stronger competition in the Caribbean, Anderson said the organization also sees the world becoming smaller. He cited the United Kingdom leaving the European Union via Brexit, an election year in the U.S., and the growing threat of Coronavirus as examples from which to learn. “One can look at these factors in two ways: we can either say there are limitations or choose to rise above these challenges to create boundless possibilities,” Anderson stated. “That’s why the key message for the night was 32 SL-YOU | It’s All About Business that despite all the things that are happening in the world today, we cannot and should not stand still and that the opportunities are boundless.” Anderson said customers are looking for a unique experience that separates Saint Lucia from everybody else’s. Thus having the right team members makes a difference in delivering that experience. Equally important, he added, is rewarding those who raise the bar. www.slyoumag.com | February - April 2020