Hotels
Transat, Bahia Principe Promote Partnership
Transat and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts seemingly have a match made in heaven. The tour operator and the lodging company held a March 8 Toronto event touting Bahia Principe's Rewards Pro Agents program that saw both companies lavishing praise on each other. Transat offers Bahia Principe properties in this hemisphere. Spain-based Bahia Principe has resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica and Spain. Michael Price, who oversees Bahia Principe's Canadian division, told the Toronto gathering that Bahia Principe has an “amazing partnership” with the tour...
Warwick Welcomes New Ankara Property
Warwick Hotels and Resorts (WHR) has expanded its portfolio with the opening of the Warwick Ankara, located in the heart of Ankara, Turkey. The boutique hotel features 32 elegant rooms in three different categories, a mini gym and a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. The hotel is situated in a prime location in Ankara, serving both leisure and business travellers. Meeting facilities are available to cover a range of needs from board meetings to wedding...
Taking Risks And Reaping Rewards
The Sandals Resorts International story started more than three decades ago when founder and chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart opened the flagship Sandals Montego Bay in 1981. Today, with 24 properties across seven countries and counting – including Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Turks and Caicos – the family-owned company, which includes Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, is arguably one of the most recognized all-inclusive vacation providers in the world, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel...
Over-Water Luxury
Sandals Resorts has once again raised the bar in the Caribbean with the opening of Sandals Royal Caribbean’s 12 new over-the-water bungalows in Jamaica. The resort welcomed its first guests on Saturday (March 4). The new bungalows follow the success of the resort’s five over-the-water villas, which debuted in December, giving agents another option for their most discerning clients. According to officials, these over-the-water bungalows deliver “complete immersion of the fine turquoise waters and rich marine life below.” Glass vision floor panels and lit water ensure...
Warwick Unveils New Guest Loyalty Program
Loyalty pays and Warwick Hotels and Resorts has unveiled a new guest recognition program – Warwick Journeys – that will reward frequent guests with exclusive, personalized benefits at flagship Warwick hotel properties in North America and Europe. The first program of its kind for the brand, Warwick Journeys was created based on feedback from loyal guests and aims to build community with travellers throughout the entire Warwick Hotels and Resorts collection across the globe. Available for immediate enrollment at http://www.warwickjourneys.com, the Warwick Journeys program assigns...
Looking For Canada’s Top Hidden Gems
In honour of Canada's 150th anniversary, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), in partnership with television personality Jennifer Valentyne, has embarked on a three-month journey to find the top 150 Hidden Gems across the country. The IHG Rewards Club 150th Hidden Gems Contest asks Canadians to share their favourite travel spots from coast-to-coast. Canadians can submit their Hidden Gems through May 31 for a chance to win one million IHG Rewards Club Points. From picturesque hiking trails and secret spots for family picnics to cultural landmarks and other undiscovered local...
HAC Recognizes Excellence
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has announced its 2016 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. The Hall of Fame Awards provide 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. There are three categories and this year's winners include: Humanitarian Award of Excellence: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Human Resources Award of Excellence: Clique Hotels & Resorts Green Key Environment Award of Excellence: Pine...
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,...