Hotels
Accor Picks Frid For Key Role
AccorHotels has picked Kevin Frid as its new chief operating officer for North & Central America. Frid’s position is one of the first senior management appointments since the recent acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel. Frid's appointment, with his experience and expertise in the United States, Canada and Mexico, underscores AccorHotels’ commitment to one of its key strategic objectives – building long-term growth and profitability in a region that includes the largest and most...
Adults-Only Warwick Coming to Paradise Island
Warwick Hotels and Resorts will open its newest four-star hotel to Paradise Island, Bahamas, in October. Set along the Nassau Harbour, the all-inclusive, adults-only resort will feature 250 guest rooms. The US$28 million hotel will also feature a 6,000-sq.-ft. Terrace overlooking the marinas across the harbour. The Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas will welcome guests 18 years of age and older with all-inclusive rates that include meals and snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, standard Wi-Fi, daily activities, nightly entertainment, use of fitness centre, and gratuities,...
Cuba Shines With Hola Sun
Cuba specialist Hola Sun Holidays is happy to host cavemen. And cavewomen as well. Hola Sun sales representative Roberto Diaz Ganuzas told a July 22 Toronto gathering that among Varadero excursions his company offers are ones showcasing two caves – one home to stalactites and the other having an underground river. Diaz Ganuzas added that Varadero also offers golf and has many nightclubs found outside its resorts, all of which underscores Cuba's evolution beyond it simply being a beach resort destination. The company – which will hold a Sept. 16 product launch in Mississauga,...
ACV Adds Blue Diamond Properties to Sun Portfolio
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added 16 Blue Diamond properties, including Royalton Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton and CHIC, to its Sun portfolio. Now included in the collection: Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa – opening early 2017. Set in the lush Saint Lucian landscape, this resort welcomes guests of all ages. The resort offers 349 rooms throughout the general resort and Diamond Club, as well as world-class dining and modern facilities. Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia – opening early 2017. This oasis within the Royalton Saint Lucia offers guests the chance to open...
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
As a salute to the Toronto Blue Jays, the InterContinental Toronto Centre is presenting the “Home Run Package,” which includes complimentary valet parking, an overnight stay in a superior room for two, two Toronto Blue Jays field level tickets for select August games, two Toronto Blue Jays Nike caps and a Steam Whistle welcome amenity. The package also includes a buffet breakfast for two at Azure Restaurant & Bar, complimentary WiFi and 3 p.m. late check-out. The InterContinental Toronto Centre’s Home Run Package starts at $449 per night (25%...
Ritz-Carlton Tees Up Second China Resort
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has teed up a second resort hotel on China’s only tropical island of Hainan. Set on an east coast location near the city of Wanning, the private oceanfront setting of the resort with its two crescents of white sandy beach will also include the debut of the first Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in China. The 18-hole course will be designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The Ritz-Carlton, Nanyan Bay is scheduled to open in 2017 offering 244 guest rooms and suites, in addition to 14 private villas. Five dining options will be available. Other amenities include...
Conrad Hotels To Make South Pacific Debut
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with SA BORA BORA NUI for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui, which will mark the brand's South Pacific debut in 2017. The 115-room resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, will undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and open as Conrad Bora Bora Nui in March 2017. The hotel is located on Motu To’opua, an islet off the coast of Bora Bora, about 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport. Offering panoramic ocean views, access to sea sports, coral reef dive sites and hiking trails, the beachfront Conrad...
Matilda Package Available
The InterContinental Toronto Centre has a package revolving around Matilda the Musical. The package includes an overnight stay in a Feature Guest Room, four orchestra tickets to a 7:30 p.m. performance of the musical, a mini-chocolate cake, two giant Gummy Salamanders, a bouquet of mixed daisies, a Moby Dick novel, 3 p.m. late check-out and WiFi. The package starts at $749 a night (a 20% savings). Additional nights (accommodations only) start at $229. The musical is playing in downtown Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre through mid-October. The InterContinental Toronto Centre is a 584-...