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B M & T ••• January/February 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 31 "Our priority will be to continue to position The Islands Of The Bahamas as a premier travel destination." These latest awards come on the heels of The Islands Of The Bahamas being awarded the World Travel Awards' World's Leading Luxury Island Destination and the World's Leading Wedding Destination. BAY GARDENS RESORTS' GUESTS CASH IN ON NEW LOYALTY PROGRAM Bay Gardens Resorts of St. Lucia is registering a lot of interest by giving its guests cash back through its new loyalty program called The Guestbook. The Guestbook is the world's first cash back hotel loyalty program which rewards members for booking direct at more than 625 of the best independent and boutique brand hotels in major travel destinations around the globe. Sanovnik Destang, executive director of the St. Lucian family- owned and -operated group of hotels, said he was impressed by how The Guestbook rewards program had quickly grown to close to 1,000 Bay Gardens members since the summer. Designed to improve guest experiences, the internationally acclaimed hotel rewards program gives visitors five percent "cash back" through facilities such as PayPal, Bitcoin and gift cards. Guests can also support charitable causes, such as those related to children, animals, sport, educa- tion, health, hunger and disaster recovery, with their five percent benefits. Alternate benefits include a 10 percent "Trip Cash" discount off future stays at either Bay Gardens or hundreds of independent and bou- tique hotels affiliated with The Guestbook program. Destang said through the program Bay Gardens guests automat- ically receive priority check-in, complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability), a free cocktail and starter pack on arrival, daily breakfast and a price match guarantee if visitors find a better rate anywhere online. Members of the program automatically receive 10 percent off all food and beverage offerings at the resort group's HiTide, SeGrapes, Spices and Anchor restaurants and the five bars available across four properties. "We recognize the importance of earning guest loyalty and are pleased to extend this opportunity for discounts to our guests," said Destang. To enroll in the loyalty program, visit https//thegusestbook.com/- reward_sign_up/baygardensresorts or by calling the reservations department at + 1 758 457-8006/8007; (877) 620-3200 (U.S./- Canada) or 0800-088-5104 (U.K.) . ABOUT BAY GARDENS RESORTS Bay Gardens Resorts is a group of locally owned and operated award-winning hotels all located within, or near, Rodney Bay Village, St. Lucia's entertainment capital. All four of Bay Gardens Resorts' prop- erties - Bay Gardens Inn, Bay Gardens Hotel, Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa and Bay Gardens Marina Haven - are close to more than 40 restaurants, entertainment venues, duty-free shopping malls, Treasure Bay Casino and Rodney Bay Marina. All properties offer comfortable accommodations, traditional Caribbean cuisine, and warm Caribbean service and hospitality. Bay Gardens' Splash Island Water Park, the first open water sports park in the nation, is a popular attraction off St. Lucia's Reduit Beach. For further information, visit www.baygardensresorts.com . The Guestbook is the world's first cash back hotel loyalty program department at + 1 758 457-8006/8007; (877) 620-3200 (U.S./-