Hotels
Ensemble Unveils The Art of Luxury
Ensemble Travel Group has released the 2017 Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection showcasing close to 700 four- and five-star global properties to help members boost their luxury travel bookings. The Art of Luxury directory reflects an increase of “purposeful partnerships” with brands that value the importance of delivering a lifestyle experience to guests, such as Two Roads Hospitality – formerly Destination Hotels -- and its Cliff House in Cape Neddick, ME and La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. According to Suzanne Hall, senior director, supplier partnerships,...
Cash For Your Bash
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has launched “Cash For Your Bash,” a first-of-its-kind wedding credit promotion for couples planning a Gourmet Inclusive Wedding Event. The credit, which can reach up to $15,000 and is awarded based on the number of rooms booked, may be used by wedding couples to reduce costs on a wedding package, private dinner reception, cocktail parties, rooms, and ceremony and reception décor from Karismas Memorable Moments Signature Wedding Collection. Couples qualify for Cash For Your Bash with as few as five rooms booked. Additionally, couples will...
More Perks From Sunwing, Blue Diamond
Sunwing has partnered with Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts to offer agents a host of perks throughout February as part of a month-long promotion with the leading Caribbean hotel management company. From now until Feb. 28, 2017, agents can earn up to 8X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert into CASH when they confirm new bookings with departure dates between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2017 at any of Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts newest properties: Royalton Negril Resort and Spa, Hideaway at Royalton Negril, Grand Lido Negril Au Naturel All Suite Resort, Royalton Saint Lucia Resort and...
Landmark Partnership
Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville are providing vacationers with a chance to escape to paradise, following the announcement of their landmark partnership to develop a collection of all-inclusive Margaritaville resorts. The agreement introduces Margaritaville, an All-Inclusive Experience, by Karisma, which will include new resorts built in beachfront destinations throughout the Caribbean. Combining coastal-luxe design and décor with top quality food and beverage in tropical destinations, Karisma and Margaritaville will deliver a vibrant, world-class all-inclusive...
Hilton Introduces Tapestry Collection
Hilton has introduced a “vibrant new brand” – Tapestry Collection by Hilton – offering guests a refreshing choice for an independent hotel stay. According to officials, the brand was curated due to customer and owner demand “for original upscale hotels that cater to guests seeking reliability and value in their independent hotel choices.” Each hotel will maintain its individual spirit, offering guests an experience that is approachable and familiar as well as different from other hotels. “Tapestry Collection by Hilton will enable us to provide the best of both worlds...
Celebrate Canada With Exclusive Fairmont, AC Package
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Air Canada have partnered to help celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with an exclusive new package, Après in the Air, a collection of unique experiences and adventures at three of Fairmont’s most iconic Canadian properties. The package -- beginning at $300,000 -- includes a round trip for 58 people by private charter with Air Canada’s all Business Class private charter service, Jetz, and stays at the Fairmont Château Laurier, Fairmont Le Château Montebello and Fairmont Tremblant. According to officials, the adventure begins with the...
Top Canadian Chefs Cooking With Karisma
For the fourth year in a row, top Canadian chefs will be heading to the Mexican Riviera for Karisma Hotels & Resorts' Canadian Beef Culinary Series – a partnership between El Dorado Spa Resorts, by Karisma, Canadian Beef and Air Canada Vacations. The Canadian Beef Culinary Series by Karisma takes place Monday through Friday during the second full week of each month, at the El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, by Karisma, an adults-only Gourmet Inclusive property. The 2017 schedule includes celebrated culinary artists such as S. Pellegrino’s 2016 Best Young Canadian Chef Sean...
Sandals Set to Begin Dragon Bay Reconstruction
Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony in Kingston last week, Sandals CEO Adam Stewart reportedly confirmed that the Sandals Group will begin work on the reconstruction of the Dragon Bay Beach Resort in Portland, Jamaica. It's reported that Sandals will spend US$100 million transforming the hotel into a 157-suite, six-star boutique family resort. The resort is said to be a new brand for Sandals, and not a Beaches or Sandals property. Sandals acquired Dragon Bay Beach Resort in...