Hotels
Le Germain Puts Guests in the Driver’s Seat
Looking to offer an enhanced hotel experience to its clientele, Group Germain Hotels has partnered with Lexus Canada giving guests in Quebec City, Montreal and Calgary a chance to get behind the wheel, or be driven by the hotel’s chauffeur, free of charge. Guests staying at one of these three properties will be able to use this service to get from A to B, whether for business appointments, running errands or even to discover the city’s attractions. The vehicles available as part of the courtesy car service are the 2016 Lexus NX 200t F SPORT SUV and the 2016 Lexus ES 300h hybrid...
Win a ‘FAMtastic’ Getaway From Playa Hotels
Agents can now win a free three-night stay, airfare included, with Playa Hotels & Resorts. Every booking made and registered into AgentCASH between March 1-31 will be an entry to win. An Eastern Canada agent will win the following: June 6-9, flights on WestJet from Toronto, airport transfers, three night's accommodation all-inclusive plan, single occupancy, escorted by Amanda Morris (Playa Hotels & Resorts BDM for Eastern Canada). A Western Canada agent will win the following: June 2-5, flights on WestJet from Calgary, airport transfers, three night's accommodation...
A Toast For Tony
Canada's hotel industry was out in full force as they gathered in Toronto last week (Feb. 29 to March 1, 2016) for the Hotel Association of Canada's annual conference, leading HAC president, Tony Pollard to observe: “The solid attendance is the result of a robust program which clearly resonated with the industry.” However, talking to those on hand for the event, it wasn't just the conference program – which featured an address by Canada's minister of small business and tourism, Bardish Chagger and presentations by Destination Canada's David Goldstein and RBC's Robert Hogue – it...
All Grand at Wyndham Reef
Wyndham Reef Resort, the only property in the Grand Caymans with an all-inclusive option, is now offering a 15% commission to travel agents booking an all-inclusive vacation package for their clients. Packages start at US$482/night for double occupancy (travel March 28 – Aug. 13), plus US$60/day/child ages 4-17, ages three and under are free. All-inclusive packages include meals, non-alcoholic and house brand liquor, beer, wine and frozen drinks by the glass, one hour per day use of kayaks, pedal boat and paddle boards, plus free use of snorkel gear, WiFi access in room and lobby,...
TravelBrands Extends ‘Perfect FIT Campaign’
TravelBrands is extending its “Perfect FIT Campaign” until March 31. “We have had such a huge success with this promotion and our travel agent partners wanted us to extend the offer so we did,” commented Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales for TravelBrands. “Our ultimate goal is to offer our clients top notch products and exceptional service. Sandals & Beaches Resorts offer this and more.” With the promotion, TravelBrands' clients will enjoy up to $600 air credit per couple, US$100 Island Routes voucher per couple toward an excursion, relaxed payment policy and...
Hilton in Historic Bucharest
Hilton Worldwide has reached a franchise agreement with SC Apex Alliance to open Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town in 2017. The 201-room hotel will be located within an historic listed building in the prime city centre location of Doamnei St. The hotel will offer guests a contemporary restaurant, cooked to order breakfast and 24 hour fitness centre. Romania is already home to five Hilton Worldwide hotels under three different brands, and Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town marks the brand's debut in the...
ACV Expands Sun Line-Up
Following the recent addition of more than 30 properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean – including Memories, Starfish and Oasis Hotels – Air Canada Vacations (ACV) continuing to expand its Sun Sun product line. Three new all-inclusive Palladium properties are joining the roster including The Royal Suites Turquesa in Punta Cana; The Royal Suites Punta De Mita in Puerto Vallarta and The Royal Suites Yucatan in Cancun. All three hotels are adults only (18+) and include a variety of restaurant options, land and water activities, spas and fitness centres. ACV is also offering...
Mahalo Month
Hawaii's Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering reduced prices for travel professionals with the launch of its new “Mahalo Month” program. Special discounted rates will be available to all travel industry personnel, including, but not limited to retail travel agents, tour operator staff and reservation centre agents for travel from April 1 through May 31.“We’re pleased to partner with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to give travel industry professionals the chance to learn about the many amenities and services our properties have to offer,” said president and COO Alan Mattson....