Hotels
Starwood Making Dreams Come True
It's no surprise that Hawaii is one of the leading wedding destinations – beautiful beaches, wonderful sunsets and it's a safe place for a romantic escape. As a result, thousands of couples choose to get married in the Hawaiian Islands annually – and that's a trend that's expected to grow. According to Mark Young, senior manager of meetings and events at The St. Regis Princeville Resort, couples see a destination wedding as an opportunity to maximize their wedding experience by combining the ceremony with a vacation, a honeymoon or a family reunion. Recognizing this trend,...
ACV Granted All-Inclusive Privileges At Curacao Property
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is now the only tour operator offering the three-star Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club in Curacao as an all-inclusive property. The resort includes two bars; a pool; playground; tennis court and fitness facility; and three restaurants -- two of which are at an additional cost. Guests also have free use of snorkeling equipment; one free diving lesson; free shuttle service to downtown and access to facilities at nearby property Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa. Kura Hulanda is part of ACV's Privileges program which offers clients preferred room...
Defining The Universal Experience
Universal Parks & Resorts has rolled out a new, national brand campaign that will see Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood speak to consumers with one voice. It's all about the kids growing up and it's suddenly time for a different kind of family vacation. The family is ready for more excitement, exhilaration and adventure. It's time to just let loose and have fun -- together. Universal's theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood offer exactly the kind of vacation your family craves -- bringing together popular culture's most compelling stories, characters and...
New York Welcomes New Hotels
February has been a busy month for hotel openings in New York City, with two properties up and running and a third set to come onstream before the end of the month. Properties include the Whitby Hotel in midtown Manhattan (http://www.firmdalehotels.com); the sustainable waterfront property 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in downtown Brooklyn (http://www.1hotels.com); and the 612-room DoubleTree by Hilton New York-Times Square West (www.doubletree.hilton.com). New York City has the most active hotel development pipeline in the country. With over 112,000 hotel rooms currently available...
HAC Unveils 2016 Hall of Fame Recipients
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has unveiled its 2016 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. The Hall of Fame Awards is an opportunity for the HAC to “recognize the brightest stars of the industry, those that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada's lodging industry.” Winners include: Humanitarian Award of Excellence: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto; Human Resources Award of Excellence: Clique Hotels & Resorts; Green Key Environment Award of Excellence: Pine Bungalows. “The HAC's awards program rewards...
Sandals Goes Over-The-Water in Saint Lucia
Following the success of its over-the-water villas in Jamaica, Sandals Resorts will open nine new “Over the Water Honeymoon Butler Bungalows” at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, now available to book for travel beginning in May. These new over-the-water bungalows boast glass floor panels, a private outdoor tranquility soaking tub for two, a king-size bed and over-water hammocks. Bathrooms are equipped with his and hers sinks, a large backlit mirror adorned with mosaic tile and a walk-in rain shower. Outside, the private patio is also equipped with an extended sun deck, outdoor shower,...
Bahia Principe Rewards Loyal Agents
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has a new travel agent rewards program, BAHIA PRINCIPE REWARDS, designed to reward agents for their support of the Bahia Principe brand. Agents enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to select from a variety of rewards and experiences, such as free stays at Bahia Principe’s properties in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico; spa treatments at Bahia Spas; exclusive dinners and entries for destination parties; transportation and excursion vouchers; and special travel rates and discounts at all Bahia Principe properties. Upon...
Agents Discover The Wonders Of Isrotel
Officials from Israel's Isrotel hotel group were in Toronto last night to meet with about 60 travel agents to update them on some new developments as well as exploring opportunities here in Canada. Nahum Kara, director of marketing & sales for Isrotel, told Press Today that: “Canada is a good market. It's a quality market.” Kara should know as he spent a good number of years here, handling El Al's operations out of Canada back in the mid-1980s, early 1990s. He noted that currently Isrotel has 19 properties throughout Israel, with 2 hotels – Orient in Jerusalem and...