Hotels
Third Night Free at Warwick Paradise Island
The adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas is celebrating “Travel Agent Appreciation Month” by offering agents a third night free when two nights are booked at the travel professional rate for travel through June 14. And, with each two-night minimum stay, Warwick is offering agents a complimentary classic manicure or pedicure when booked by June 14 for travel through Dec. 15. All-inclusive agent rates start from US$175 single occupancy and US$280 double occupancy, per night, based on accommodations in an Island View room. Agents staying elsewhere in The...
Dan Hotels Unveils Newly Renovated Hotels
Israel's Dan Hotels has completed renovations to three of its properties – Dan Panorama Haifa, Dan Eilat and Dan Accadia. The most extensive work was carried out in the Dan Accadia, a resort located on Herzliya beach, 15 minutes north of central Tel Aviv. The US$11 million renovation included upgrades to 117 rooms and suites, dining areas, corridors and banquet halls. All guest rooms saw a complete overhaul, including new bathrooms featuring a spacious interior window looking through the room and on to the sea. At the Dan Eilat, on the Red Sea, designers worked with a muted colour...
Book The Venetian Las Vegas With Facebook Messenger
The Venetian Las Vegas has launched one of the hospitality industry's first Facebook Messenger direct booking channels, offering agents and guests the opportunity to book directly and securely through social messaging. The Venetian's direct social booking channel represents the first step for the brand in reducing interface friction, enabling guests to stay within their platform of choice as they gather information, ask questions and transact with the brand. The Venetian's direct booking channel provides guests with real-time rates for desired dates, details on resort amenities and...
On The Road In Cancun With CWT
PressToday's Emily McClung is in Cancun, Mexico this week at Carlson Wagonlit Travel's (CWT) international conference. The event is taking place at the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort and more than 160 travel agents and suppliers from across North America are attending. Conference festivities started out with WestJet hosting the group for a beach party. Stay tuned for more to...
Pretty As A Picture
Villa Casa Del Mar is Karisma Hotels & Resorts' new oceanfront villa featuring nearly 12,000 square feet of luxury accommodations and complete comfort in Mexico's Riviera Maya. The private Villa Casa Del Mar will open in June 2017 and is now available for bookings. It's the fourth and latest offering within the Karisma Villas collection of Gourmet Inclusive properties – Villa Esmerelda, Villa Carola and Villa Maroma – which deliver the 'ultimate five-star escape in paradise' and are offered as a part of Karisma's Connoisseur Collection. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom...
Booking.com Gives Sustainable Travel A Boost
Booking.com has announced the 10 start-ups that will join its new accelerator program, Booking.com Booster. The goal of the program is to identify, mentor and fund enterprising start-ups from around the world that are seeking to have a positive impact on the global tourism industry. The 10 selected ventures will participate in a three-week program in June 2017 in Amsterdam that culminates with a chance to pitch to a panel of Booking.com and industry experts for grants of up to Ç500,000 from Booking.com. Gillian Tans, CEO of Booking.com, commented: “We are so impressed with...
Sandals Adding More Over-Water Bungalows in Jamaica
Sandals Resorts has announced the debut of 12 new “Over-the-Water Honeymoon Butler Bungalows” at Sandals South Coast, Jamaica, which are now available to book for arrivals beginning Nov. 1. These latest Over-the-Water Bungalows join a collection of these unique accommodations, available at various Sandals resorts including: Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Grande St. Lucian (set to open nine of them this month). Guests booking the Over-the-Water Bungalows at Sandals South Coast will receive exclusive inclusions such as personal airport greeting, expedited immigration, private...
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...