Hotels
New Embassy Suites Opens in Houston
Embassy Suites by Hilton has expanded in Houston, Texas with the opening of the 208-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West – Katy. The all-suite hotel is situated about 30 miles from both of Houston's main airports and is located near the Park 10 Business District on the west side of Houston's Energy Corridor District, near Katy Town Center, the Merrell Center, Baseball USA, Typhoon Texas, Katy Mills' Mall and The Memorial City Mall. Featuring two-room suites, the property provides free, cooked-to-order breakfast, complimentary WiFi and an evening reception with drinks and...
Transat, Karisma Have New Year Offer
Transat is inviting travel agents to take advantage of its new special offer on Karisma Gourmet Inclusive hotels in the Riviera Maya. It also wishes to inform travellers who book the El Dorado Royale, the El Dorado Seaside Suites, the El Dorado Casitas or the Generations Riviera Maya and travel by Jan. 31 that they will receive an additional $ 250 air credit per couple. Agents will receive $15 Bonbon for each new individual bookings made at one of these hotels between Dec. 22, 2017 and Jan. 31, 2018 (for departures between Jan. 3 and 31). For more, visit http://www.transat.com or...
Choice Adds New Comfort Inn in Kemptville
Choice Hotels Canada has announced plans for the development of a new build Comfort Inn & Suites in Kemptville, Ont. Plans to break ground are scheduled for this spring, with the official opening currently slated for March 2019. The hotel will be located near the intersection of Rideau River Road and County Road 43 at the off ramp from Highway 416, in the Kemptville Gateway Garden complex. The hotel will feature 74 guest rooms and amenities that include meeting facilities, an indoor pool and fitness facilities. Choice Hotels Canada will open six new build Comfort Inn &...
Sunwing Offers Agents Up To 8X STAR Points
Sunwing is offering agents the opportunity to earn up to 8X STAR Agent Reward Points as part of a month-long promotion in partnership with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Throughout January, agents will have the opportunity to learn more about the key features of Karisma’s line-up of top-rated properties. And, each time an agent makes a booking at a Karisma property they will earn a ballot for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two with Karisma. Throughout January, agents will earn 8X STAR points on bookings for departures between Jan. 1 and April 30 to the following...
Four Seasons Opens in Tunisia
Four Seasons has expanded its portfolio with the December opening of the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in Tunisia, featuring contemporary Arabesque architecture and design details including mashrabiya latticework screens reflecting both the hotel’s proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its easy access to the city. The hotel offers 203 rooms, including 35 suites, all with terraces or balconies. The Presidential Suite features a private pool. Amenities include five food and beverage options, overseen by Executive Chef Omar Mallen, and a spa with 11 treatment rooms opening...
Disney Hotels Extend the Magic
Guests of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in Central Florida, beginning with stays on Jan. 1 and continuing throughout 2018, will enjoy an “Extra Magic Hours” benefit at Walt Disney World Theme Parks, with valid theme park admission. Throughout 2018, hotel guests can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours perk. Each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for guests to enjoy select attractions, and during select dates, the Extra Magic Hours benefit may also be offered at a Disney Water Park. Guests can view the Extra Magic Hours...
‘New’ Coconut Bay Welcoming Guests
Saint Lucia's Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa is fully reopened after completing $3 million in refurbishments over a recent month-long closure. The enhancements put the focus on improving guests’ experience from dining venues to poolside. The resort’s central dining and entertainment venue, now called The Cove, underwent a complete facelift with stylish and environmentally responsible coastal-casual décor, including new flooring, furniture and booths, light fixtures and new names. The Flip Flops Burger Bar and Pizzeria is suited for a casual meal, whether an early lunch or...
Luxe Welcomes New Properties
From Florida beaches and the Boston Commons, to the boulevards of Barcelona, L.E. Hotels’ guests now have more options when booking their next vacation or business trip. The global hospitality brand’s Luxe Collection by L.E. Hotels has announced the addition of three properties in Barcelona, Boston and Florida, along with completed renovations to a property in Granada, Spain (the Hotel Alhambra Palace, pictured). Each property added to the collection boasts an individual character, and a distinct sense of place, rounding out an already diverse portfolio of L.E. Hotels. As an...