Hotels
Marriott Property Planned For Belize
ECI Development has announced that it plans to introduce the Marriott Hotels namesake brand to Belize with a project designed for customers seeking a relaxed Caribbean lifestyle. The hotel will be located on Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island and well known for its scuba diving, fishing, water sports and white sandy beaches. Michael K. Cobb, chairman and CEO of ECI Development, said: We are thrilled to bring the Marriott Hotels brand to Ambergris Caye, one of the Caribbeans most beautiful island destinations with famed access to the Belize Barrier Reef and dive...
Transat Celebrates Success
There's no doubt that Transat has a lot to celebrate and it did just that in Toronto last night (April 23) as the company marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight between Toronto and London, England. Addressing a crowd of some 250 travel trade types at its hangar near Toronto Pearson Airport, the company's president and chief executive officer, Jean-Marc Eustache observed: “I am exceedingly proud when I look back at how far we've come since that first flight out of Toronto, and how much the company has grown in Ontario and the rest of Canada.” Eustache pointed out...
Original Group On Show At Tianguis
The Original Group was front and centre at the 43rd edition of Tianguis Turistico, which was held recently in Mazatlan, Mexico. That event, recognized as Mexico's most important travel tradeshow, welcomed thousands of tourism industry professionals from over 80 countries around the world, to encourage the promotion and marketing of the country's tourism products and services. Rodrigo de la Peña, CEO of Original Group, said that: “As a leader in the adult-only hospitality industry of Mexico, Tianguis was the perfect opportunity to showcase our development plans for Original Group...
Iberostar Launches Plastics Initiative
Iberostar Group is eliminating single use plastics from all of its hotel rooms. The company – with over 110 hotels in its portfolio – will initially implement the program at its 36 hotels in Spain beginning in June and by 2019, all of its hotel rooms around the world will be single use plastic free. Reducing plastic pollution is one of the key objectives of the sustainability policy on which Iberostar's business strategy is based. Together with promoting certified sustainable fishing, the protection and conservation of coral reefs and care of the Mediterranean Sea, reducing...
What’s In A Name
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is advising travel agents of some name changes for some of its Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma. The company will be rolling out the modifications on its websites, travel agent portal and social media pages this month, and notes that it appreciates any updates agents can give their clients to avoid confusion. As always, the company says, each Azul Beach Resort will still carry the signature Karisma Gourmet Inclusive Experience and cater to families among travellers of all kind. Here's a breakdown of the name changes: Azul Beach Resort the Fives...
Montreal Welcomes Hôtel Monville
Montreal has welcomed its newest hotel – the Hôtel Monville, the only hotel in Canada providing room service using an autonomous delivery robot that carries orders directly to guest rooms. Located just a few steps from Palais des Congrès and historic Old Montreal, the 20-storey, four-star hotel offers 269 guest rooms, including 54 suites. Guests can easily check in at electronic kiosks where they will automatically receive their room keys. All rooms and suites have large windows that, alongside the paintings that adorn the walls, provide panoramic views of the city, the...
Discover Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
A short drive from the brochure-worthy, palm tree lined beaches Cancun is known for, travellers can find themselves in virtually another world – and in another time, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. A small but well-preserved example of one of hundreds of cities built by the Mayans, El Meco archaeological site is far closer to Cancun's booming Hotel Zone than the likes of the Tulum ruins, but receives far fewer visitors. “You don't need to go far to learn about the Mayan culture,” explains Alfredo Calderon, president of...
Checking In With SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World's (SLH) global presence now reaches 82 countries, and its CEO is flatly stating that its solid relationship with the travel agency community has spurred its growth. Filip Boyen said during a Tuesday Toronto event that SLH now has some 524 members found in all continents except Antarctica. The properties themselves range from one with two villas to 200-unit hotels in Shanghai and New York, with the average having 56 rooms. “We have our own little niche,” Boyen told PressToday, adding that hotels wishing to become Small Luxury Hotels of the...