Sources say Sandals Resorts executive resigns following partner’s dismissal over video-recorded fight

Sandals Resorts Exec Resigns After Caught-on-Video Brawl with Colleague Lover

In a shocking turn of events, a Sandals Resorts executive and his colleague lover were involved in a violent altercation that led to both of them losing their jobs. The incident, which took place in the Caribbean, was captured on video and has since gone viral.

The brawl occurred on a highway in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where Sandals art curator Rafael de Vasconcelos attacked his partner, Eugene Staal, the hotel chain’s chief development officer. The footage shows de Vasconcelos shoving Staal into a ditch and then repeatedly pummeling him.

The couple, who were staying on the island ahead of a new Sandals resort opening, had left a function late at night before the altercation took place. Witnesses described the attack as brutal and shocking, with Staal requiring medical treatment afterward.

Following the incident, de Vasconcelos was asked to resign from his position at Sandals, while Staal resigned for “personal reasons.” The company confirmed that both individuals were no longer employed by Sandals but declined to comment on the specifics of their departures.

The video of the brawl has caused embarrassment within the company, with one senior employee describing it as “a little embarrassing to see that exposure.” The reasons behind the dispute remain unclear, but the fallout from the incident has been swift and severe for both parties involved.

As the story continues to unfold, the repercussions of this violent altercation are sure to have a lasting impact on the careers and reputations of those involved.