Hotels
Escape to the 1000 Islands At Par
Travellers in search of a charming escape can now cross the bridge into New York’s Thousand Islands region and enjoy nightly accommodations at par at the AAA Four Diamond-rated 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel through April. January rates start at US$119 per night. The at-par offer is valid on stays Sundays through Thursdays. Blackout dates apply. Set on the St. Lawrence River, the village of Clayton makes an ideal base for exploring the wonders of New York’s 1000 Islands region. The hotel offers a full-service resort experience with fine and casual dining, an indoor swimming pool and...
New Vegan Tasting Menus Available at Velas Resort
Vegan travellers can now indulge further at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in Nayarit, Mexico, with new curated tasting menus thanks to a collaboration with Mexico’s leading vegan chef Miguel Batista, co-founder and executive chef of Vegan Planet. Substituting new vegan-friendly ingredients and new cooking techniques, Batista has produced entirely original vegan tasting menus at its three AAA Four Diamond restaurants serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine and all-day dining option. Culinary travellers can enjoy the specialty dishes at any time of day or night by the...
Choice Expansion
Choice Hotels Canada opened three economy brand hotels during the fourth quarter of 2016, growing the total number of properties in the system to 322. “The growth of our economy brands in Canada is a strong indication of travellers needs for comfort, convenience and value while on the road,” says Brian Leon, managing director, Choice Hotels Canada. “We have no doubt these new additions will serve as fantastic representatives of our Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands in Canada. Fourth quarter Choice openings include: Econo Lodge, Fox Creek, Alta. (45-room new build); Econo...
Virtuoso Looks at the Hottest Hotel Trends
Virtuoso has released its 2017 Best of the Best directory, featuring its exclusive collection of hotels and new experiential itineraries. The largest collection to date, at 656 pages, includes 75 new properties, bringing the total portfolio to more than 1,150 hotels in 100 countries. The following are the top trends and insights seen among recent additions to the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts collection. Luxury Hotel Boom in Emerging Destinations: According to the 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, South Africa, Portugal and Colombia are among the hottest up-and-coming destinations this...
Playa Launches New Resort Brand
Playa Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Panama Jack and will pursue the redevelopment of two existing all-inclusive hotels in Mexico – Gran Caribe Resort in Cancun and Gran Porto Resort in Playa del Carmen. The soon-to-be Panama Jack-branded all-inclusive properties will serve as a starting point for a much larger venture between the two growing companies, with additional resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean to follow. “Playa Hotels & Resorts has a proven track record for bringing brands into new sectors and we are delighted to welcome Panama Jack into the hotel and...
Four Seasons Set For Kuala Lumpur Expansion
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced plans for Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, set to open in early 2018. Located in the Golden Triangle district, Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district, the hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a five-floor, 27,900 sq. m. luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be close to the city’s major attractions, including the Petronas...
W Makes Vegas Debut
W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International, made its “Sin City” debut last month with the opening of W Las Vegas. W transformed a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, providing guests an elevated hotel-within-a-hotel experience, located on the emerging North End of the Vegas Strip. “If there are two things in this world that were truly made for each other, it’s W Hotels and Las Vegas,” said Anthony Ingham, global brand leader, W Hotels Worldwide. “After nearly two decades of anticipation, W Las Vegas will show guests a different side of the strip, offering an...
Sunwing Karisma’s Preferred Partner for January
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has selected Sunwing as its Preferred Partner for January. Sunwing and Karisma have worked together for the past 14 years, selling 11 Karisma properties with exclusivity to El Dorado Sensimar and the Sensatori properties (pictured) located in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Karisma Preferred Partner program goal is to highlight a different tour operator from Canada or the US each month, offering a variety of special activities to drive excitement and motivation while providing training on Karisma Hotels...