News
2016 Accolades and Awards for Red Sail Sports after a Busy Tourism Season
As the largest watersports and retail company in the Cayman Islands, Red Sail Sports is also the largest employer with 100+ staff, so it is a notable achievement to consistently be recognized for excellence in service. Red Sail Sports again received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016 positive guest reviews on the travel website. The company also received a top rating on Viator.com, a TripAdvisor company used to book tours and activities online. In Grand Cayman, two staffers won prestigious Stingray Awards from the Cayman Islands Tourism Association for a job well done. Daniel Bond won Watersports Manager of the Year and Pat Kenney was recognized for his long service in tourism.
“I have a genuine interest in making sure people have a good time,” says Bond, who manages Red Sail Sport’s fleet and says he goes to work happy every day. “We are all about getting the best experience possible and getting those repeat guests. I really enjoy what I do.”
That’s just what Red Sail Sports Training Manager Beth Hiryok wants to hear. “Guest satisfaction and repeat business – that is what it’s all about!” she said. “Red Sail Sports service standards are emphasized from the start with orientation for new employees.”
Cayman’s largest watersports and retail operator employs divemasters, boat captains, concierges, beach staff, group coordinators, shop attendants and more. They are trained to do their best to make sure guests have a great time while on vacation in the Cayman Islands, and reminded that they are the company’s front line. What they say and do directly affects a guest’s experience with Red Sail Sports and the Cayman Islands.
“We welcome and monitor guest feedback which we regularly receive via TripAdvisor, emails to Management, comment cards, and other input,” said Hiryok. “This guest feedback is then used to guide internal coaching and training initiatives that support our service standards.”
Once on the job, the company’s service standards are reinforced through department training meetings and customer service workshops, and external workshops offered by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The goal is to keep the customer service satisfaction high and keep them coming back. Judging from guest comments posted on TripAdvisor, it’s working.
“The crew was very professional and we had a great time. At no time did we feel unsafe. I would absolutely dive with them again.” Brian L
“These guys are top notch. Nicest dive boats and the friendliest crews on the island. Was great to be with folks who are as enthusiastic about getting in the water as you are.” EmilGH New York City, NY
“My wife had not dove in several years and had to take a refresher course. She was a little bit leery about diving to 100 feet on a wall. The captain came down and spoke with her and said that there was no way she was not going to enjoy her trip, and he assigned a dive guide to help her with a shallower 60-foot dive. The divemasters and instructors were very friendly and patient. I was very impressed with all the Red Sail Sports staff that I encountered.” Trevor H, Napa, CA
“Red Sail Sports is among the best dive services I have used.” KNThompson, Tampa FL
“We booked three different locations with them – Really nice and professional staff.” Alabamabuda
“Excellent Value and Excellent Service.” a guest from Memphis
“Beautiful Trip! Captain Matthew took care of everyone making the time truly memorable!” Trevor P
“This was our third Stingray City tour, but our first with Red Sail Sports. They did not disappoint!” AorrB, Columbus, OH
Operations Manager Rod McDowall understands how significant it is for customers to be excited enough to share their vacation experience with friends and the online community. Word of mouth referrals are a great pat on the back for everyone at Red Sail Sports.
“This recognition by visitors, residents and peers is a reflection of their personal commitment and training efforts and examples set by their managers and team members. It gives you a great deal of pride when guests take the time and make the effort to send unsolicited comments regarding their experiences with Red Sail Sports and affiliates,” said Operations Manager Rod McDowall.
About Red Sail Sports
Red Sail Sports, a member of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association is a leading resort based dive and watersports operator. Since 1987 it has been setting the standard on Grand Cayman by providing the highest level of guest services. On Seven Mile Beach Red Sail Sports operates locations at the Westin Resort, the Marriott Resort, the Grand Cayman Beach Suites and the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. At remote East End the company has a watersports shop at Morritt’s Tortuga Club, also offering dive and catamaran services to The Reef Resort. On North Side Red Sail Sports offers watersports activities at the Rum Point Club. The company offers several dive packages through its affiliation with island hoteliers.
For more information:
Call toll free: (877) 506-6368
On Grand Cayman: (345) 623-5965
E-mail: info@redsailcayman.com
Dive Website: www.diveredsailcayman.com
Facebook: www.facebook/redsailcayman
Twitter: @redsailcayman
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
with every purchase of a regulator system!
Get a free S270 OCTOPUS with purchase of these combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with A700
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with S620Ti
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with D420
MK25 EVO Din mit S620Ti-X
Get a free R105 OCTOPUS with purchase of the following combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with G260
MK25 EVO or MK17 EVO with S600
SCUBAPRO offers a 30-year first owner warranty on all regulators, with a revision period of two years or 100 dives. All SCUBAPRO regulators are of course certified according to the new European test standard EN250-2014.
Available at participating SCUBAPRO dealers. Promotion may not be available in all regions. Find an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer at scubapro.com.
More information available on www.scubapro.com.
-
News3 months agoHone your underwater photography skills with Alphamarine Photography at Red Sea Diving Safari in March
-
News3 months agoCapturing Critters in Lembeh Underwater Photography Workshop 2024: Event Roundup
-
Marine Life & Conservation Blogs3 months agoCreature Feature: Swell Sharks
-
Blogs2 months agoMurex Resorts: Passport to Paradise!
-
Blogs2 months agoDiver Discovering Whale Skeletons Beneath Ice Judged World’s Best Underwater Photograph
-
Gear Reviews2 weeks agoGEAR REVIEW – Revolutionising Diving Comfort: The Sharkskin T2 Chillproof Suit
-
Marine Life & Conservation2 months agoSave the Manatee Club launches brand new webcams at Silver Springs State Park, Florida
-
Gear Reviews3 months agoGear Review: Oceanic+ Dive Housing for iPhone