Hotels
Hôtel de Glace To Open Jan. 4
For the 17th year, Quebec's Hôtel de Glace (ice hotel) invites visitors to discover the beauties and mysteries of the North Pole. From the pole star to the Arctic wildlife, the Northern Perspectives theme is the inspiration behind the architectural design of the 2017 Hôtel de Glace and its unique suites. From Jan. 4 to March 26, travellers are invited to experience the joys of winter in a truly enchanting decor at Valcartier Vacation Village. For the artistic director of the Hôtel de Glace, Pierre l’Heureux, this year's theme offers a fun way to explore different...
Sandals South Coast Unveiled
Sandals Resorts' Whitehouse European Village & Spa has been re-introduced in Jamaica as Sandals South Coast. The totally re-imagined Luxury Included resort unveiled recent renovations that “embrace and incorporate the natural beauty and bounty of the 50-acre property’s stunning beachfront setting in Jamaica’s South Coast region.” “With this re-launch, we have brought our most innovative ideas and concepts to absolutely re-imagine the guest experience,” says Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, chairman and founder of Sandals Resorts International. “The results further...
Transformation Complete
Toronto's Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre hotel has emerged from a multi-million-dollar renovation which is all part of the ongoing reinvention of Marriott Hotels – the signature brand of Marriott International. At the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, rooms have been transformed to feature brand new 49" flat screen TVs in guest rooms and 55" flat screen TVs in all suites. Most Bathtubs have been replaced with deluxe walk-in showers and spa-like lighting to provide a relaxed and upgraded bath experience. And new furniture including large chaise lounges that double as a...
Earn Extra STAR Points, Cash
From now until Jan. 31, Sunwing is offering agents the opportunity to earn additional STAR points and cash, in partnership with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Sunwing is offering double the STAR points, while Karisma Hotels & Resorts are offering double the Karisma Canada Cash (which can be converted into items like gift cards) for agents who book customers for a minimum of three nights at either Sensimar Seaside Suites and Spa or Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana, for departures from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Plus, customers booking either property will receive an...
Karisma Takes Things Up A Notch
Karisma Resorts & Hotels -- which manages such brands as El Dorado, Azul, Generations and Nickelodeon -- has announced an aggressive expansion plan to keep up in the booming, highly competitive all-inclusive field, reports PressToday's Mike Baginski. Currently boasting 26 properties with over 4,500 rooms spread across seven countries, the resort group says it will double capacity and have 35 resorts by 2021. Highlights of the expansion, made at Karisma's annual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants (GIVC) Awards at the Eldorado Royale in Mexico, include: A new destination...
InterContinental Toronto Front and Centre
The general manager of the InterContinental Toronto Centre says his hotel's location is literally spot-on. Alexi Hakim told a Dec. 6 gathering at his property that his hotel is near the Rogers Centre, Toronto's famed theatre district, the financial quarter and a host of other prominent draws for visitors to the city. The upscale hotel literally adjoins the city's convention centre and is also a stone's throw from The CN Tower, Toronto's most visible tourist attraction. “This [the hotel] is in the centre of it all,” Hakim said. “I could go on and on [about the benefits of his...
Braco Offers Agents Triple Cash Incentive
A festive event hosted by Jamaica's Meliá Braco Village last night (Dec. 6) in Toronto came with the news of a special, limited time cash incentive for travel agents. With the new Triple Cash Incentive, agents can earn up to US$120 when booking the five-star all-inclusive resort, recently awarded “World's Leading New Island Resort 2016” at the World Travel Awards. Bookings must be made by Dec. 31 for travel Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. Bookings of three to four nights earn agents a bonus of US$60, five or six nights US$90 and seven nights or more (which most Canadians book)...
An Award Winner
The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has been awarded the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s (TIAO) Accessible Tourism Award. The award was presented during the annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala which took place in Ottawa recently. The Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence are presented to organizations, businesses and individuals that represent the quality of outstanding offerings that make Ontario a world-class destination. The Chelsea is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to the same information as all guests, consistent with the...