Hotels
Dromoland Castle Completes €20 Million Refurbishment
Ireland's Dromoland Castle, the 16th century luxury castle hotel in County Clare, has completed its final phase of a full-scale €20 million refurbishment. Steeped in Irish history, the castle’s owners worked under the guidance of members of the Irish Georgian Society to respect Ireland’s architectural heritage and used traditional skills and craftsmanship while incorporating the most up-to-date technology. The focus was to preserve the historic charm while enhancing the future legacy of the castle for generations to come. Included in the extensive refurbishments were the...
AYANA Komodo Offering Pre-Opening Specials
In celebration of the much-anticipated Sept. 15 opening of AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach and AYANA Lako di'a, AYANA Hotels is offering exclusive pre-opening promotions, including savings on accommodations, chauffeured airport transfers and more. For a limited-time, guests booking a stay at the new five-star resort will receive up to 30% savings on accommodations. On Sept. 15, AYANA Hotels will open the first five-star resort on Indonesia's Flores Island, located an hour by plane from Bali, AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach. Neighbouring the luxury resort is Komodo National...
Club Med Introduces Club Med Québec Charlevoix
Club Med executives gathered in Montreal last week where they unveiled news of the brand’s business developments and global strategy, including the name of Canada’s first-ever Club Med Village – Club Med Québec Charlevoix. Set to welcome guests in December 2020, construction has commenced at the Quebec mountain resort. The all-inclusive pioneer has witnessed exceptional growth in recent years and aims to open five resorts per year. The company also has plans to execute major renovations to its current resorts to offer new and refreshed experiences. “On behalf of the...
SLH Adds to Portfolio
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has added a number of new members to its portfolio. The Honor Resort Yun Shun Dali (pictured) in Dali, China, has 23 rooms. Nestled on Erhai Lake and featuring the Cangshan Mountain as a backdrop, the retreat is on the outskirts of Dali Ancient Town and provides easy access to Canghai Golf International Community. The hotel boasts a cantilevered pool with a glass panel at the base, a virtual golf simulator, a wine and cigar bar and a tea house. Rooms and suites at Honor Dali include private terraces and a complimentary mini-bar, Bose sound system and a...
Power Of The People
Donald Trump’s exhortation of “America First” and all the debate around NAFTA might have some in the travel industry wondering: how does this affect me? Quite likely much more than you think, writes Brett Walker in an exclusive commentary in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. While few, if any of us, will have a smidgen of influence on any future trade agreement; tourism as a whole plays a very important role in trade. Yet, your industry and mine, our business interests and our personal and collective futures are rarely mentioned in any political or even...
Riu Palace Punta Cana Re-Opens
Sunwing is advising agents that the Riu Palace Punta Cana has re-opened, offering guests a host of new amenities along with new, sleek decor. The resort is exclusive to the Signature Collection by Sunwing and is set on the pristine white sands of Arena Gorda Beach and surrounded by acres of tropical gardens. The all-inclusive resort now features a new interior design in common areas such as the lobby, however, the original architectural theme of a European palace has been preserved. All 676 rooms have received a makeover and feature spacious bathrooms that include large walk-in...
Meliá Sets Brisk Pace With More Openings
Business is good at Spanish hotel chain Meliá Hotels International, which brought news of a growing portfolio to a recent lunch event in Vancouver. Tabling the information at the Teahouse in Stanley Park was Tony Cortizas (pictured), VP of Global Strategy for the hotel group. Meliá is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with more than 380 properties in 40 countries. Those numbers continue to grow, as indicated in the presentation. For instance, the Meliá Serengeti Lodge opened its doors for the first time in December. It is located in the Serengeti National Park on...
Hard Rock Coming To Dublin
With a presence in more than 70 countries across the globe, Hard Rock International is expanding its hotel portfolio to Ireland, announcing plans to open Hard Rock Hotel Dublin in 2020. Working in collaboration with Tifco Limited, one of Ireland's largest hotel companies, the opening of Hard Rock’s first hotel in Ireland will shine a light on the musical vibrancy of the destination, past and present. Located in Dublin’s city centre, Hard Rock Hotel Dublin will comprise two structures – an existing listed property, built at the turn of the 20th century originally known as the...