Hotels
Sizzling In St. Lucia
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in St. Lucia “ is heating things up with its “Sizzling Summer Sale for all room categories on bookings made by Aug. 31, 2016 for travel through Dec. 20, 2016. Along with savings, guests will also receive one free night for every five nights booked. Offered year-round, Windjammer Landing invites one child (12 years old or younger) to stay and eat free when sharing a room with two paying adults. For added value, this offer is extended to two children (12 years old or younger) for families traveling now through Dec. 20, 2016. Discounted...
Canopy by Hilton Opens in Reykjavik
Canopy by Hilton and Icelandair Hotels have announced the opening of the world’s first Canopy hotel in the city of Reykjavik. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre is centrally located on Hverfisgata Street, a thriving area in the heart of the city. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre is designed as a natural extension of Hverfisgata Street, with local design influences and natural materials used throughout the hotel’s architecture and interiors. The property honours its musical beginnings with an LP library with records that can be played at any of the 10 on-property...
Start Your Engines
CarTrawler and Hotels.com have unveiled details of a new partnership that will allow their partners to sell car hire, private transfers and now hotels through the direct implementation of CarTrawler’s existing technology platform – which is already used by 95 airlines and 2,000 travel retailers around the world. Bobby Healy, chief technology officer of CarTrawler, said: “This partnership is about removing technology barriers. CarTrawler’s fast-growing partner base already has access to the world’s best-converting ancillary platform, and they have been asking us to broaden our...
Win With Sunquest, Bahia Principe
Sunquest continues to reward travel agents in conjunction with its “Deal of the Week” program. This week, save up to $500 per couple per week at all 10 Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts offered by Sunquest in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Plus, travel agents have a chance to win seven-night free accommodations at Grand Bahia Principe in Jamaica. Sunquest will be doing a random draw for the prize when the Deal of the Week ends. All Deal of the Week bookings qualify as a ballot to win. Sunquest’s Deal of the Week contest runs through July...
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Veracruz, Mexico
Hilton Worldwide has opened the new 226-room DoubleTree by Hilton Veracruz, conveniently located across from the beach overlooking the harbour, with direct access to the historic centre and the shopping, business and entertainment district. The DoubleTree by Hilton Veracruz is located eight miles from the airport and offers 226 guest rooms and suites in a nine-storey contemporary modern style building with marble floors, wide aisles and a great view of the open ocean and harbour. All rooms feature the Sweet Dreams bed by DoubleTree Sleep Experience, as well as flat screen TVs with...
Data On Demand
Booking.com has rolled out two free, on-demand, data-driven products to its more than 950,000 accommodation partners worldwide. Booking.com Analytics and the Opportunity Center allow property owners to grow their businesses with “bespoke, actionable data and advice” that's delivered in real-time and which is powered by a customizable dashboard of industry-leading data. The two products, now available globally, are just one of the standard perks of a partnership with Booking.com. Remco van Zanten, global director of partner services at Booking.com, said: “Finding new and...
Starwood Makes Historic Debut in Havana
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide marked a historic milestone with the opening of Four Points Havana – the company’s first hotel in Cuba. The opening comes on the heels of groundbreaking deals signed by Starwood in Cuba earlier this year, which established Starwood as the first US-based hospitality company to enter the market in nearly 60 years. Four Points Havana is owned by Grupo Hotelero Gaviota and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Located in Havana's Miramar district, Four Points Havana offers 186 guest rooms, 1,000 sq. ft. of meeting facilities, full-service...
Grand Velas Unveils Billionaire’s Wedding Package
Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts is rolling out the red carpet for the world’s most elite couples ready to tie the knot. The Billionaire’s Wedding Package starts at US$2.5 million for up to 100 guests at either the AAA Five Diamond Resort in Riviera Maya or Riviera Nayarit. The package, which includes a “glamour squad” to ensure the bride-to-be is always looking on fleek, is also available to book in 2017 and beyond at the Grand Velas Los Cabos, opening later this year. Upon arrival at the destination, attendees are presented with cool towels scented in the couple’s...