While UK leisure travel is currently banned, Sandals and Beaches Resorts said it wanted to ensure it was taking "proactive steps" to be ready to meet guests’ testing needs when travel resumes.

Tests will be conducted by certified medical professionals; guests will be able to book their tests at their convenience to ensure minimal distraction from their holiday experience.

All tests will be done within 72 hours of guests’ departure, with results available within 24 hours – ensuring they meet the UK’s current pre-departure testing rules.

Sandals said the policy was a natural extension of its cleanliness protocols, developed over 40 years to guarantee "industry-leading practices".

"We are continuing to ensure our guests’ health and safety are our number one priority," said Sandals Resorts International executive chair Adam Stewart.

"We are dedicated to providing peace of mind for all our guests as we follow the latest developments in real-time, to safeguard their experience so they can always travel to our resorts with confidence."