Hotels
So Cool, It’s Azul
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to open Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica by Karisma this month (May). The new resort is located on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, and will offer its guests its Gourmet Inclusive vacation experience. Reservations for stays at Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica are now being accepted. The Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica by Karisma is an all-suite beachfront property with 285 suites. It will offer 10 distinct room categories, all of which are ocean view and many of which offer private swim-ups. For couples, there are romantic...
A Well-Deserved Honour
The legendary founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart has received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). Burba Hotel Network, the host of CHRIS, presents the award to individuals who have made significant contributions to the hospitality industry over his or her lifetime through their actions, deeds and great accomplishments. Surrounded by an audience filled with family and friends, colleagues and Caribbean hospitality luminaries such as Bahamian tourism icon George Myers,...
A New Experience From Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will introduce a new luxury experience in Tunisia with the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in late 2017. Perched along the hillside of the exclusive Gammarth neighbourhood, the hotel will offer views of the coast, combining Arabic-inspired architecture and Mediterranean influences. Set along 500 metres of pristine beachfront, the 200-room Four Seasons hotel is located near Tunis' central business district and major cultural attractions, including the picturesque town of Sidi Bou Said and the historic ruins of Carthage. The hotel will feature an...
Sunwing Launch – What An Experience!
There's no disputing that Bonaire is a new destination for the Sunwing Travel Group. The company held a Toronto show Wednesday night (April 27) updating travel agents on what's new for both Sunwing and Signature Vacations, with Lorraine Brisbois, Sunwing Travel Group's corporate manager of preferred partners telling the audience that Bonaire is so new to the company's lineup that it doesn't even appear in the new brochures the company was distributing last night. “We're very excited about the destination,” Brisbois told the gathering about an island known among other things for...
Run This City With Kimpton
Kimpton Hotels a new hotel package for fleet-footed sorts traveling to New York City for an upcoming running race. Marathon training takes months of hard work, so the Kimpton Hotels of New York City are here to ensure that guests don’t miss a beat while traveling. Hotel Eventi, Ink48 and The Muse are offering the “Run This City Package” for guests coming to New York City for a race or want to continue their training while on the road. The Run This City package, includes “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” gadgets, such as: Wireless Headphones FitBit Zip Moon Valley...
Now Open In Maui
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas has opened on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Situated on 16 acres of North Kā'anapali Beach, the resort marked the event with a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is designed to be a relaxing haven with culturally inspired programs and distinctive Hawaiian experiences. Under the guidance of the resort's cultural director, the “essence of Hawai'i has been carefully woven into design elements throughout the property. Additionally, the Pu'uhonua o Nanea Cultural Center will...
Preferred Hotels Enhances Rewards Program
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched a mobile app and member rate program as major enhancements to its points-based hotel rewards program, iPrefer. “The new mobile app and member rate program are designed to better connect today’s travellers with the unique appeal of the independent hotel experience through a seamless loyalty program that delivers exclusive, on-the-go access to an attractive rate, points and valuable on-property perks,” said Casey Ueberroth, chief marketing officer, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The iPrefer mobile app is designed to provide time-saving,...
New Experience At El Paseo
El Paseo Hotel on Miami Beach’s Española Way is offering guests an innovative way to share their travel experiences through social media. The boutique hotel's guests will now have complimentary access to Spectacles, new sunglasses with an integrated video camera that connect directly to Snapchat via Bluetooth or WiFi and transfer memories directly onto the user’s app. Luis Soto, general manager of the property, said: “Guests of El Paseo are culture seekers who want to experience Miami both on and off the beach. They want to discover the hidden gems, learn something new and,...