Hotels
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...
Get Tempted in Cancun
When it reopens this fall, Temptation Cancun Resort’s “sensually anticipated redesign” will redefine Cancun’s skyline. Inspired by the human body, Temptation Cancun Resort’s smooth, seven-storey façade will be a “beautiful, sensuous highlight of the Cancun Resort strip.” The new 430-room resort will welcome adults only to “experience a sensual vibe throughout the entire property, with its... rounded, amorphous, human-like shapes designed to optimize feelings of connectivity and attraction.” Upon completion of the renovation project, the property will have eight...
Expedia Rolls Out Help For Hoteliers
Expedia has rolled out Rev+, a revenue management tool designed to provide hotel partners with smart, actionable data and insights, to the Canadian market. As part of Expedia PartnerCentral (EPC), the company's partner portal, which is already live in the United States, helps hotels manage their properties and rates. Rev+ brings in new functionality that empowers partners to make smart pricing decisions to optimize their revenue. An essential tool for revenue managers, Rev+ comes at no additional costs for hotel partners, and doesn?t require additional sign-up. Benoit Jolin,...
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,...