Hotels
A Gala Celebration
In a Mayan-themed celebration dubbed "From Heaven to Earth," the Hyatt Ziva Cancun welcomed more than 1,100 travel trade guests yesterday during its official Grand Opening gala festivities. A little liquid sunshine did little to dampen the spirits of those on hand as events included numerous Cirque du Soleil-like acts, live music and official ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by an impressive fireworks display. Set in an ideal location at the end of the "hotel strip," the all-inclusive resort -- formerly Dreams -- is surrounded by ocean on three sides and features eight dining...
New Year, New Identity For Centara
Centara Hotels & Resorts has been renamed Central Hospitality International (Chi). The move is a refresh and renaming of the management and holding company behind its collection of hotels. The hotel brands, products and services will remain unchanged. According to officials, the introduction of CHi serves to differentiate the corporate brand and its member hotel brands, as well as to align the hotel group with the other eponymously named Central Group companies creating greater affiliation and synergy within the Central family. The inclusion of the word “International”...
Choice Expands to Guyana
The Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International is expanding in the Caribbean growth with the addition of the 25-room Opus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, on the coast of South America. The Opus is the 12th hotel in Choice Hotels' Caribbean portfolio. The Opus Hotel is situated in a prime location in Stabroek, located in central Georgetown, near several regional and international development organizations. The hotel offers easy access to the area's art and craft museums, popular restaurants, nightlife and numerous cultural heritage sites, including the Monument of Queen...
Canada Stays Strong For Sandals
Sandals Resorts International says its following in the Canadian market remains strong, regardless of whether thermometer mercury plunges during winter. Company CEO Adam Stewart told travelpress.com during a Sandals reception in Montego Bay Friday that the milder winter that much of this country has been experiencing as of late hasn't translated into Canadians forgoing winter vacations with the Jamaica-based company. Stewart said “lower product” resorts are more likely to be vulnerable to milder winter weather than Sandals. “It doesn't affect us the way it does others ... The...
Atlantis Unveils Agent Ambassador Program
Atlantis, Paradise Island has introduced its first-ever travel agent loyalty and education program – Atlantis Ambassador. Atlantis invites qualified agents to join forces with the largest resort in The Bahamas to earn a certified title as an Atlantis Ambassador. The points-based loyalty program offers numerous perks and travel opportunities to the resort for agents. “Becoming an Atlantis Ambassador will empower travel agents with the education and resources to close more sales and increase advocacy on behalf of our beloved resort. In turn, we will be able to express our...
Beaches Launches Fitness Classes for Children
Sandals is helping kids get more interested in keeping fit with the launch of fitness classes specially for children at its Beaches resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. Children will be able to participate in yoga, water aerobics and boot camp classes, including: Kids Yoga – The classes will explore breathing exercises, visual imagery and relaxation techniques while conveying lessons in self-expression, body image, social skills, positive thinking and environmental awareness. Physically, the class will enhance kids’ flexibility, strength, co-ordination, and body...
Hotel De Glace Now Open
The Hotel De Glace in Quebec City is now open. Now in its 16th season, officials note that despite a late start to winter and unusually difficult weather conditions, the construction team went all out to have the property open for visitors and it will now operate every day from 10 a.m. to midnight through March 28. The Hotel De Glace has entirely redesigned, its unique architecture, festive Ice Bar, enriching guided tours and exciting outdoor family activities make the Hotel de Glace a destination of choice to experience winter to the max. Inspired by the Rivers theme, the design...
Hard Rock Heading to Hartford
Hard Rock International plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Hartford, a new-build 170-room property, in fall 2018 in the Connecticut capital city’s fast evolving Downtown North (“DoNo”) district. Welcoming locals and visitors alike, Hard Rock Hotel Hartford will serve as a top regional attraction and complement the city’s new minor league stadium as part of Downtown North’s long-term redevelopment plan. Plans for the hotel call for an assortment of amenities, such as a rooftop pool and lounge inviting guests to enjoy the Downtown North and Hartford skylines, including the...