Hotels
Riu Opens in Portugal
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the ClubHotel Riu Guarana in Portugal following its renovation. The all-inclusive resort is located in the Algarve, a few metres from Praia de Falesia. The hotel's 500 rooms are spread over two buildings and were recently updated. The hotel's common spaces, such as the reception area and lobby, were also renovated as were the swimming pools – two outdoor, one indoor, and one for kids – and the Jacuzzi area. The renovation also included all bars and restaurants. Guests will be able to continue to enjoy shows and live music, practice sports...
Karisma Names Transat Preferred Partner of the Month
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced that Transat has been selected as the “Karisma Preferred Partner” for the month of April. Karisma's Preferred Partner program highlights 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. The training,...
Agent Special
The Crane Luxury Resort in Barbados is offering travel agents an opportunity to experience the property with special rates throughout the summer and fall of 2017. Approved agents travelling between April 22 and Dec. 23 can book a Junior Garden Suite for US$185 per night, a One Bedroom Ocean View Suite for US$270 per night or a One Bedroom Ocean View Suite with a Plunge Pool for US$330 per night. Prices include breakfast daily and all taxes and service charges. As an added bonus, agents arriving on Saturdays and staying for seven nights will receive one night free. To take...
Edmonton Canada’s New Travel Hot Spot?
Canada is a popular travel destination and according to Hotels.com's 2016 Hotel Price Index (HPI) Edmonton is trending as one of the country's hot spots. The 2016 HPI listed Edmonton as the third most popular destination for Canadians, just behind Toronto and Montreal. The city has been gaining popularity over the last few years – in 2013 it was ranked #5 in the HPI. However, average hotel prices in the province haven’t caught up with its stellar reputation, so the city offers a lot in value. While Toronto and Montreal averaged nightly hotel prices at $167 in 2016, Edmonton’s...
Hilton Invites The World To Celebrate Earth Hour
Hilton is celebrating Earth Hour (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 25) – the worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wildlife Fund – with the launch of a global social media contest. Building on the core theme of Earth Hour – turning off the lights for an hour to save energy – contestants are invited to submit a photo and caption showing how they celebrated the event. The grand prize includes travel and accommodation, including a five-night stay at the Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre in Iceland. Submissions must include #EarthHour and...
Celebrating Earth Month at the Chelsea
Toronto's Chelsea Hotel is celebrating “Loving Earth Month” from Earth Hour (March 25) to Earth Day (April 22) by engaging colleagues and guests to minimize environmental and social footprints. For the 10th consecutive year, the hotel is participating in the global climate change awareness initiative – Earth Hour – on March 25. In addition to going dark, the hotel will further demonstrate its commitment to the environment by providing guests with a host of energy-saving service offerings to choose from during their stay. To support Earth Hour, the hotel will turn off exterior...
Good News, Bad News Budget
It was a budget with a little bit of everything. Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) president Susie Grynol was among a select group of stakeholders invited to the “Finance Minister's Lock Up” yesterday where attendees were given an advance copy of the 2107 federal budget – giving HAC time to review the budget before it was released publicly. HAC analysis: Good News: Permanent funding of $37.5 million per year provided to Destination Canada; $8.6 million over four years, starting in 2017-18, to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to support the development of Canada's...
Hilton Opens Dead Sea Resort
Hilton has expanded its portfolio with the opening of the Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa, marking the first Hilton Resorts property in Jordan. Located at the lowest point on Earth – 410 metres below sea level – on the eastern shores of the Dead Sea, the 285-room hotel is adjacent to the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, 45 km from the capital city of Amman and 65 km from Queen Alia International Airport. Amenities include direct beach access through two elevators that lead to a floating pool surrounded by a sun deck, 24-hour fitness centre and infinity pool and seven...