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Chelsea Hotel Joins SickKids VS Limits Campaign
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has been a long-time partner of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, donating $500,000 to support AboutKidsHealth – a trusted online resource created by SickKids experts – since 2013. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is part of the SickKids community and has a very special relationship with SickKids patients and their families. In collaboration with SickKids, the Chelsea CARES Program provides accommodation for families in need, creating a home away from home in what can be scary and stressful times. Chelsea Hotel's dedication to SickKids helps...
The Adventure Begins At Panama Jack Resorts
It all started with sunscreen. Since launching in 1974, Panama Jack’s product line has evolved to include sunglasses, clothing, hats, bags, accessories and more, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. But today, thanks to a partnership with Playa Hotels & Resorts, the brand has taken part in an even bigger evolution by stepping into the all-inclusive resorts market in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. “Last year Panama Jack and Playa made a fusion and since then we created the new brand of Panama Jack Resorts,” explains...
Hotel EMC2 Launches ‘Exactly Like Nothing Else’ Package
Chicago's Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection, a boutique hotel that celebrates the convergence of art and science through its design, cuisine and guest experience, has launched an exclusive “Exactly Like Nothing Else” package, ideal for a unique weekend getaway in the Windy City. The package includes a two-hour private tour at one of the largest and oldest museum’s in the city, the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as a $100 dinner credit to the Albert, Hotel EMC2’s contemporary restaurant that features seasonal, globally inspired cuisine. Guests will receive premium seating in...
Sunwing Offering Kids Stay Free Deals
Sunwing is offering special savings on a range of all-inclusive vacation packages to resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America through May 25. Depending on the resort, families can make their summer travel budget go even further with “Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE” deals, special teen pricing, rooms that sleep families of five and more. The promotion includes the all new Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as well as Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the Family Club at Grand Riviera Princess All...
Canada Is Rocking It!
There's no doubt about it, Canada is hot and getting hotter according to three top travel industry experts on the panel at the 13th annual Best Western Leisure Travel Summit that was held in Toronto yesterday (May 16). The trio of panelists – Dorothy Dowling, chief marketing officer and senior vice-president from Best Western Hotels & Resorts; Susie Grynol, president of the Hotel Association of Canada; and Brad Payea, head of industry relations for TripAdvisor – covered everything from forecasting summer season performance and trends to the importance of travel rewards programs...
ACV Has Sandals & Beaches Group Offer
Sandals & Beaches have teamed up with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) to offer an exclusive group promotion to all their resorts. Book your clients’ group by June 7 for travel from May 14 and completed by Dec. 20, 2020 to save. Passengers in every sixth room will fly and stay free (restrictions apply). The offer is valid for all group types such as incentive and wedding. Plus, by booking their group with ACV and Sandals & Beaches, client get unlimited golf at select resorts, $1,500 Premium wedding perks, $500 future travel credit for their next vacation, no deposit wedding for...
Couples Debuts New Agent Incentives
Couples Resorts, Jamaica has increased standard travel agent commissions to 15% on all new bookings made after May 14. The move comes as part of an expanded travel agent incentive/education program that features Couples Resorts Travel Agent University, an online training tool designed to better equip travel partners with key selling-points and differentiators. “From our founding, travel agents have been a fundamental part of our success,” said Dean Sullivan, vice-president of sales and marketing for Couples Resorts, Jamaica, “and it is important that we express our continued...
Book To Build With Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels Canada has kicked off its second annual Book to Build campaign. Last year, the campaign for Habitat for Humanity Canada surpassed its fundraising goal of $100,000. This year, the goal has been increased to $125,000 to help families in need of affordable housing. The Book to Build campaign runs from May 11 until Sunday, May 27, and guests staying at any of the 151 participating Choice Hotels locations will have a portion of their stay donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada. One hundred per cent of funds raised will be directed to local Habitat for Humanity offices to...