Hotels
Sandals Kicks Into Overdrive
When Sandals Resorts International rolled into Toronto last night (Nov. 15) for the 18th stop on its Overdrive unveiling tour, the message was clear that travel agents are vital to the company’s success. “The goal tonight is really to thank the travel agents in Canada for all the work they do to make Sandals and Beaches Resorts such a strong company. With the help of travel agents, we’ll always be successful,” Gary Sadler, senior vice-president of sales for Unique Vacations Inc., told PressToday. “We’re telling you about the new updates that we have for our products, all the...
Holiday Inn Express Opens in Kissimmee
Following a multi-million dollar renovation, InterContinental Hotels Group reports the opening of the newly renovated 162-room Holiday Inn Express and Suites, South Lake Buena Vista. The hotel, formerly the independent Inn at Calypso Cay Hotel Orlando, is located less than five miles from Orlando’s theme parks. Amenities include three pools, waterslides, a poolside bar, splash pads, sports court and more. The hotel also provides a tour desk to help guests plan their vacation and complimentary transportation to nearby theme parks. As part of the transition to the Holiday Inn...
Hyatt Ziva Hosts Nov. 16 Agent Webinar
Agents are invited to take part in a Nov. 16 webinar hosted by Hyatt Ziva, in co-operation with TravelBrands, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., EST. Participating agents will have a chance to win a four-night stay at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. For every TravelBrands booking of five nights or more at any of the nine Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, The Royal and Panama Jack resorts, webinar participants will receive one entry into a draw to win a four-night stay at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Booking window: Nov. 16 – Dec. 20. Travel window: Nov. 16 - April 30, 2018. Visit travelbrandsagent.com for full...
Sandals Hosting New Weddings Webinars
Sandals Resorts has introduced a new series of wedding webinars designed exclusively for travel agents throughout November. The weekly, one-hour webinars will introduce agents to Sandals’ new weddings program called “Aisle to Isle.” Agents will learn important details about the new inspirations and customized weddings available for their clients, as well as enhanced perks for weddings groups, while discovering how they can maximize their own sales in this important niche market. The schedule is as follows: Nov. 13, 7 p.m. EST; Nov. 20, 7 p.m. EST; Nov. 27, 7 p.m. EST. To...
A Mission Of Happiness For Club Med
Club Med's Carolyne Doyon says the all-inclusive vacation provider's mission can be summed up in one quote by founder Gérard Blitz: “The aim of life is to be happy. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now.” After being “in the happiness business for 67 years,” Club Med, which boasts 68 sun and ski resorts across five continents, continues to grow with another 15 resorts slated to open by 2019. “Club Med resorts have evolved through the years,” says Doyon, the senior vice-president of Club Med Canada and Mexico. “And it's in 2004 that Club Med started...
An Ace In Jamaica At Sandals, Baxter Tournament
After a few fun-filled days on the green, with Red Stripe and beach-side relaxation in between, the 2017 Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament presented by Baxter Travel Media and Sandals Resorts wrapped up another successful year in Jamaica, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort and Sandals Golf & Country Club on Oct. 26-29, the 23rd annual event featured travel trade participants from across Canada for two days of golf and skill-testing competitions, special functions with the likes of Bert...
Karisma Names TravelBrands As Preferred Partner
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has named TravelBrands as its Preferred Partner for the month of November. The Karisma Preferred Partner program goal is to highlight a different partner each month, offering a variety of special activities to drive excitement and motivation while providing training on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive Experience. Partners that are chosen to participate enjoy a range of benefits, including training support, sales incentives and assistance, weekly contests, web, social media, and press exposure. With November’s promotion,...
Riu Palace Paradise Island Now Adults-Only
Riu has reopened Bahamian resort Riu Palace Paradise Island, a 24-hour all-inclusive hotel that, after a complete renovation, is now exclusively for guests over 18. The hotel, part of RIU since 2005, on Paradise Island, provides free WiFi in all areas of the hotel, concierge and 24-hour room service, in addition to the exclusive customer service of RIU Hotels & Resorts. The 379 rooms have minibars, beverage dispensers, air conditioning and a coffee maker. Other facilities include two swimming pools, one of them with a swim-up bar, and an area of umbrellas and lounge chairs with...