Destinations
W Makes Vegas Debut
W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International, made its “Sin City” debut last month with the opening of W Las Vegas. W transformed a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, providing guests an elevated hotel-within-a-hotel experience, located on the emerging North End of the Vegas Strip. “If there are two things in this world that were truly made for each other, it’s W Hotels and Las Vegas,” said Anthony Ingham, global brand leader, W Hotels Worldwide. “After nearly two decades of anticipation, W Las Vegas will show guests a different side of the strip, offering an...
Hong Kong Airlines Set to Launch YVR Service
Starting June 30, Hong Kong Airlines will operate daily direct flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong using Airbus A330 aircraft with 18 Business Class and 268 economy seats. “This new route service is Hong Kong Airlines' debut in North America,” noted Li Dianchun, chief commerical officer of Hong Kong Airlines. “The new route will open up more opportunities for travellers worldwide to leverage our connectivity in Asia, hence bringing more diverse and convenient travel options for travellers.” Hong Kong Airlines is represented in Canada by Discover the World. Fares are now...
Out and About in Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Really? Not when it comes to sharing what the “Entertainment Capital of the World” has to offer. Sin City has come a long way from simply being a place to try your luck in the casinos or partake in a $5 all-you-can-eat buffet. Entertainment options range from world-class shows to high-end foodie tours to ziplining down Fremont Street, reports assistant editor Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Las Vegas is regularly reinventing itself. In fact, more than US$8 billion is being invested into new attractions,...
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Now Open
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reports that Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam has officially reopened as a Four Seasons hotel following extensive renovations. The new hotel is located on a prime stretch of beachfront in Vietnam's cultural heartland. Notable new features include: Refreshed resort and hotel villas, including eight new Family Villas; new Beach Bar and enhanced beach and watersports programming, plus a new kids club; new name and concept for the spa – The Heart of the Earth Spa; and new Vietnamese cooking school – The Nam Hai Cooking...
Courtyard by Marriott Open in Cold Lake
Courtyard by Marriott has opened a new hotel in Cold Lake, Alberta. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, 120-room Courtyard by Marriott Cold Lake is located at Route 28 and Highway 897, adjacent to Casino Dene. Along with media pods, complimentary Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined lobby space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings. The hotel is home to the only Starbucks in town. The lobby also features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, offering casual, flexible seating, easy access...
Le Boat Sets Sights on the Rideau Canal
Le Boat, Europe’s largest self-drive boating company, is poised to become a global brand with the launch of the company’s first North American base of operations in 2018 on Ontario’s historic Rideau Canal. The Rideau Canal, which opened in 1832, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Canadian National Historic Site as well as a Canadian Heritage river. It is 202kms long with 47 locks and is the oldest continuously operating canal in North America. Le Boat will invest $16 million in Le Boat base infrastructure that includes the length of the canal from Ottawa to Kingston. It will...
Blue Diamond to Open New Grand Lido Negril
A new au-naturel all-suite experience for adults over the age of 21 is set to open on the shores of Negril, Jamaica in February. Grand Lido Negril, a luxury boutique resort, will offer 26 premium ocean view suites with butler service and other exclusive amenities in addition to full-use of the facilities and services of the neighbouring Royalton Negril and Hideaway at Royalton Negril. “We're delighted to offer a top-of-the-line luxurious clothing-optional vacation experience for adults,” said Jordi Pelfort, managing director of Blue Diamond Resorts. “We're confident that fans...
Volunteer Vacations Connect Travellers With Locals
With the holiday season upon us, many people start to think of ways they can give back and help others over the coming weeks and year. Vacations with a purpose continue to be on the rise with travellers to Jamaica, as many people want to lend a hand to a local project while enjoying their vacation. Many visitors, particularly groups and weddings, also want to donate to a local charity as part of their stay. “Volunteer vacations give travellers the opportunity to connect with Jamaicans in a very real way,” said Philip Rose, regional director for the Jamaica Tourist Board in...