Hotels
Sunwing Introduces New Sensimar Concept
Sunwing Vacations has launched a new Sensimar concept at Sensimar Seaside Suites, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort by Karisma offered exclusively by the tour operator. Located close to the area’s renowned ancient Mayan ruins, the newly expanded Sensimar Seaside Suites offers a blend of understated luxury with a focus on health and wellness in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Designed with couples in mind, guests can take advantage of a selection of signature experiences as part of their stay from unwinding with a hydrotherapy treatment at the Náay Spa, to learning new dance moves at a salsa...
Poised To Lead In Luxury
FRHI Hotels & Resorts says it's on a development roll, with the company – which offers the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel brands – projecting 50% growth over the next five years. “We are poised to lead in the luxury segment for a long time,” company spokeswoman Alexandra Blum told a Thursday gathering in Toronto. “And for us, growth, whether of properties or programs, is not without insight. “We make it a priority to constantly research what our guests want, how external factors impact their choices, what the newest trends are and how to anticipate what the next...
Hilton Continues Latin America, Caribbean Expansion
Hilton Worldwide is set to reach a milestone 100 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, with an accelerated 60% growth in the portfolio expected through 2017. Nearly 20 new hotels have opened in the region so far this year, and another 60 hotels are in the development pipeline. As of Q2 2015, Hilton Worldwide has approximately 20,000 rooms at more than 90 hotels and resorts open and welcoming guests throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, including the recent openings of the 298-room Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro (pictured); Anselmo Buenos Aires – the first Curio...
Aloft Portfolio Hits Milestone
Aloft Hotels has hit a milestone – its 100th hotel – with the opening of Aloft College Station in Texas. Currently operating in 16 countries, Aloft has experienced incredible growth since it emerged on to the scene in 2008. With the recent openings of Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City, Aloft Santa Clara (CA), Aloft Stuttgart and Aloft Munich in Germany, Aloft continues to expand in key global markets, with eight more hotels set to open by year’s end. “Aloft has been one of the fastest growing hotel brands, successfully opening 18 hotels in...
Boogie Down With The InterContinental
In celebration of the Broadway hit, Motown The Musical, the InterContinental Toronto Centre has introduced a special “Boogie Down at the InterContinental Toronto Centre” package. The package for two includes overnight accommodation, two orchestra tickets to an 8 p.m. performance of Motown The Musical, welcome amenities including macarons, a sweet chocolate music note confection, a Motown The Musical original Broadway cast recording CD and a bottle of sparkling wine, and buffet breakfast for two at Azure Restaurant & Bar. The package, available Friday and Saturday nights only...
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna in a Festive Mood
As the holiday season approaches, California's Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has partnered with the luxurious South Coast Plaza to provide guests with a seamless shopping experience. The “Luxury Shopping Experience” includes overnight accommodations, complimentary round-trip transportation to South Coast Plaza, admittance to ACCESS, South Coast Plaza's VIP Hospitality Suite that includes package check, gift wrapping and Champagne, a South Coast Plaza VIP Passport featuring exclusive offers from more than 100 stores and restaurants, and a US$100 South Coast Plaza Gift Card Voucher...
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Now Welcoming Guests
The Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 15, welcoming guests with a champagne toast. The luxury all-inclusive resort for guests of all ages is distinguished by its Baja inspiration, which includes indigenous style wood carvings, handcrafted mosaics, architectural details that celebrate the history of the region, and an open-air lobby that facilitates guest registration and instantly immerses guests in the beauty of the destination through its view of the Sea of Cortez. Guests booking reservations by Oct. 31 for travel through July 31, 2016 can save up to 50%...
Sandals Increases Grande St. Lucian Dining Options
As part of its Gourmet Discovery Dining program, Sandals Resorts International is adding three new restaurants to Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. Coming this December, the resort will receive two Asian offerings – Kimonos, the Japanese-style Teppanyaki restaurant and Soy, specializing in made-to-order sushi; and Bombay Club, the brand’s first-ever Indian restaurant which was originally introduced at Sandals Barbados. This will bring the total number of restaurants to 12 and as before, guests of all three Sandals Resorts in Saint Lucia benefit from the addition...