’Maican a comeback: Sandals reopens and expands resort footprint post-hurricane
Sandals Resorts has reopened and expanded its properties in Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in late 2025. Several resorts, including Sandals Dunn’s River and Sandals Ochi, welcomed guests back by December 2025, with more properties set to reopen soon. The company is investing $200 million into recovery efforts, aiming to enhance its offerings and attract tourists once again.
- ▪Sandals Resorts closed several properties after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October 2025.
- ▪By December 2025, Sandals Dunn’s River and Sandals Ochi were among the first resorts to reopen.
- ▪The company is investing $200 million to aid in the recovery and expansion of its resorts.
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Travel ’Maican a comeback: Sandals reopens and expands resort footprint post-hurricane By Chris Bunting Published May 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET It's lime time once again on Jamrock. Scott G Toepfer / Jamaica Tourist Board See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Hate ’em or love ’em, Sandals resorts are to Caribbean tourism what bees are to Earth’s eco-system: Necessities of life. And signs of health. Of vim and vigor. Of zip and zing. Of rum and punch (perfect for buzz-seeking newlyweds honeying their moons).
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