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PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (March, 2010)

(Pictured: Monica Neumann - General Manager, The Regent Palms, Stan Hartling - CEO The Hartling Group, Pierre Beswick - General Manager, The Sands at Grace Bay.)

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) hosted its second annual ‘Star Awards’ at Beaches on February 25, 2010. It was a night of cheering, excitement and delight for The Hartling Group team as nominees from The Sands at Grace Bay and The Regent Palms received many awards.

The Star Awards ceremony was held to recognize employees and industry partners. All of the winners were chosen by an independent selection committee with the exception of the ‘Hotel Of The Year’ and ‘Hotelier Of The Year’, which were judged by the Tourist Board, the ‘Allied Member Of The Year’, which was judged by TCHTA Board Members and the TCHTA Board of Directors named the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

The underlying criteria for the awards were Customer Service and Hospitality and a resort that deserves recognition for their pivotal role in building the tourism industry.

The Hartling Group sends huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners from The Sands and Grace Bay and The Regent Palms that made us so proud.

Congratulations to all our winners!

• Christopher Suerte – Employee of the Year – The Sands at Grace Bay
• Pierre Beswick – Hotelier of the Year – The Sands at Grace Bay
• Stan Hartling - Lifetime Achievement Award – CEO, The Hartling Group

About the Sands at Grace Bay

The Sands at Grace Bay is a 112-room resort located on six oceanfront acres on Grace Bay Beach. This gracious, family-friendly property offers accommodations in studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet, all of which combine comfort-focused amenities and spectacular natural surroundings. Each is decorated in Caribbean classic style, with muted blues and greens and wicker furnishings. Most suites also come with fully equipped kitchens appointed with stainless appliances, granite countertops, coffee makers and more. (Studios are equipped with kitchenettes.) Accommodations are distributed throughout six three-story buildings situated amid a lush garden courtyard caressed by three free-form swimming pools.

According to Recommend Magazine, "Perhaps one of the best things about The Sands at Grace Bay is its location - or rather, the juxtaposition of its homey, laid-back vibe with its location on the otherwise ultra-lux Grace Bay. Guests staying here can enjoy the same designer shopping, the same high-end spa services and the same gorgeous white sand beaches - all while staying comfortably with their families at The Sands."

The Sands at Grace Bay is the home of Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar - a legendary beach-side venue and local favorite - where guests can enjoy gourmet selections and island specialties seven days a week. Spa treatments by Spa Tropique are available by appointment. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the resort's indoor fitness center, non-motorized water sports, tennis court, and bicycles as well as complimentary WiFi in the rooms, restaurant and lobby. Conveniently located just ten minutes away, the Provo Golf Club offers guests one of the best and most challenging courses in the Caribbean.

For reservations, call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; online at www.thesandstc.com or contact your travel agent.

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