Hotels
Vegas’ Lucky Dragon Set To Open Late This Year
The new Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas' first resort delivering an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience, is on schedule to be completed late this year. “Our principals have provided the financial commitments necessary to ensure Lucky Dragon’s development remains on track for an opening later this year,” said David Jacoby, chief operating officer of Lucky Dragon. “As the first ground up casino development in Las Vegas in six years, the opening of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino will mean more options for Las Vegas visitors and locals alike. We are filling a...
AIC Hotel Group Introduced
All Inclusive Collection – which introduced the first-ever all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels and Hard Rock-branded golf courses – has unveiled a new company name, AIC Hotel Group. The name change serves as an “indication of the brand’s commitment to diversify and expand its current portfolio to include EP hotels, and reflects the evolution of the brand as a more all-encompassing collection.” AIC Hotel Group is exclusively contracted by RCD Hotels to spearhead the sales and marketing efforts for the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as the...
Four Seasons Kyoto Now Accepting Reservations
Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan's historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning Oct. 15. The all-new hotel is located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city's temple district, minutes away from Kyoto's tech industries, creative arts and leading educational institutions. The hotel features 123 guest rooms and suites, as well as 57 residences. Four dining options include an exclusive sushi restaurant, a modern brasserie, lounge and a garden tea house. An intimate spa is located adjacent to the...
DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts In Fiji
DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its first hotel in Fiji – the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji - Sonaisali Island. The resort joins an existing portfolio of six DoubleTree by Hilton branded properties operating in the Australasia region, and opens as Hilton Worldwide’s 22nd hotel in the region. Situated on a lush, private tropical island and surrounded by the pristine waters of the South Pacific Ocean, DoubleTree by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island is just a three-minute boat ride from the main island of Viti Levu and an easy 25-minute drive from Nadi International...
Best Western Helps Out
Best Western Hotels & Resorts reports that its charity arm, Best Western for a Better World, will be donating to the Canadian Red Cross to assist those affected by the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In addition to the donation to the Canadian Red Cross, Canadian members of Best Western Rewards, the company’s loyalty program, can also support the cause by donating their points which Best Western will then convert to cash. Those funds will also be given to the Canadian Red Cross, providing even more resources to aid in the relief effort. “Our thoughts and...
‘You Can Have It All’ With Karisma
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has launched a new incentive exclusively for active Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants and Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards Members – You Can Have It All. The program, offered only for bookings at El Dorado Spa Resorts, Generations Riviera Maya, Sensimar Seaside Suites and Hidden Beach Resort, allows active agents to earn special Luxury Points per reservation booked and exchange them for luxe products. The offer is the latest added incentive to Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant program. With the You Can Have It...
Sunwing Introduces Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort
The Dominican Republic's Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort Casino and Aquagames is now available for sale by Sunwing Vacations, and to celebrate the tour operator is offering agents double STAR points for each new booking they make to the resort through May 25. The time-limited promotion applies to all departures between June 1 and Oct. 31. Located on a prime sandy beachfront in Punta Cana and surrounded by one of the island’s biggest coconut groves, this Sunwing SplashWorld resort is the ideal family getaway, offering guests unlimited, free access to the nearby Sirenis Aquagames Water...
Canadians Going For Green Travel In 2016
Green is in and Canadian travellers have made one thing clear this year – eco-friendly travel is a top priority. A recent study by Booking.com found that 62% of Canadians plan on booking eco-friendly accommodation this year and over a third (39%) already consider themselves to be sustainable travellers. Thankfully, it's never been easier for Canadians to pick accommodations that are green. From the Booking.com properties surveyed, over a quarter (26%) have initiatives in place to protect the environment while almost a fifth (19%) support their local community. Over half (51%) of...