Hotels
Meet the ‘New’ Azul Beach Resorts
A refreshed brand name, individual property names and logos, as well plans for a new web site, are in the works for Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma. Azul Beach Resorts’ updated branding will also be reflected in its visual identity across all communication channels, including a new imagery approach, brochures, social media, advertising and on-property touch points that will be implemented throughout the year. Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma, formerly known as Azul Hotels by Karisma, comprises four Gourmet Inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean – Azul Beach Resort...
Grandparents Stay Free at Generations Riviera Maya
Mexico's Generations Riviera Maya, by Karisma, is taking family travel to the next level by allowing grandparents to stay free when travelling with their families this year. Regardless of whether grandparents are paying for travel and now get to save on their own stays or whether adult children are hosting and newly afforded the option of having grandparents join vacations at no extra cost, “Grandparents Stay Free” makes it easier for multi-generational families to spend quality time together. When guests book a two-bedroom suite with Grandparents Stay Free they earn an...
Sunwing Expands Cuba Portfolio
Sunwing has expanded its vacation options in Cuba as the exclusive provider of packages to both Grand Memories Santa Maria, and the adults-only Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria. Both resorts, which welcomed their first guests last week, are the latest in the Memories Resorts & Spa hotel chain to earn the classification of “Grand” to indicate superior facilities and amenities. The opening of these properties comes after the success of the first Grand Memories Varadero and adults-only Sanctuary Grand Memories Varadero, opened in 2015. Both properties enjoy exchange...
ACV Has Sandals Savings
Agents with clients looking for a Sandals vacation may not find a better time as Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering exclusive savings on Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort and Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa. Bookings must be made by Feb. 28. “We don’t want any customer – not our trade partners or their clients – to be disappointed and miss out on these properties,” says Nino Montagnese, managing director, Sun Markets, Air Canada Vacations. “Sandals Emerald Bay and Beaches Turks and Caicos are two of Sandals’ most popular resorts and...
‘Escape The Cold’ With Disney
Disney is inviting Canadians to "Escape The Cold" with the introduction of special rates at Seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in Central Florida. Available for stays through April 16, the special rates offer travellers a good reason to escape to the Sunshine State and experience such events as the first-ever Epcot International Festival of the Arts and the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. It's also a chance to take in some of the many new offerings at Walt Disney World Resort, including new venues at the newly transformed Disney Springs area, formerly...
Gran Meliá Now In Brazil
Meliá Hotels International will open its first luxury hotel from the Gran Meliá brand in Brazil with the official opening of Gran Meliá Nacional Rio in March. Located in Rio de Janeiro’s most exclusive area, São Conrado, Gran Meliá Nacional Rio is a member of the prestigious “Leading Hotels of the World” club. Originally built in 1972, the famous Hotel Nacional has reopened after more than a decade of being left abandoned, as the Gran Meliá brand’s flagship property. Following extensive renovations, the property has been restored to its former glory, maintaining the...
Club Med Boasts Record 2016
Despite 2016 being a challenging year in the industry, Club Med reports it set a new record in terms of performance. Thanks to its 68 resorts worldwide and diversified offerings, Club Med achieved solid growth in 2016 and its best net result in 15 years. It also set a new record in North America with a 20% year-on-year increase in operating income. Club Med’s 2016 Black Friday sale achieved a 21% increase over last year in bookings, setting a historical record in sales for the brand. One particular example of Club Med’s 2016 successes can be seen in its ski business, with the...
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...