Remembering Butch Stewart

“The world knew Gordon “Butch” Stewart as the man who popularized Caribbean all-inclusive resorts, starting with Sandals Montego Bay in 1981 and growing it into a multi-island behemoth with 23 properties (and counting) under five brands in seven countries. But to me — and anyone who ever worked for him — these mammoth achievements are second to what we remember about Mr. Stewart.”

In my latest piece for Conde Nast Traveler, I’m honored to share my remembrance of the travel industry titan, who died this week at 79 and flew the Caribbean flag until the very end.