Hotels
Club Med plans to expand portfolio to 100 resorts by 2035
Club Med plans to significantly increase its portfolio to hit 100 global resorts by 2035. “Today we sit at 60 resorts worldwide and by 2035, so less than 10 years, we want to be at 100 resorts and that’s without neglecting our current portfolio,” Jacinda Lowry, Associate Vice President of Sales for Canada at Club Med, told TravelPress Today last night. The Club Med Unpacked Roadshow event at Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan uncovered what’s new and what’s next alongside Tyler Mattioli and Natasha George. As Club Med Cancun marks its 50th anniversary, the iconic resort is set to...
Frontier North Adventures unveils fully renovated Tundra Inn in Churchill
Frontiers North Adventures has completed the expansion and an extensive first round of renovations at the Tundra Inn, located in the heart of Churchill, Manitoba. The newly refreshed Tundra Inn seamlessly blends modern comfort with unique northern charm. The renovations were designed with contemporary travellers in mind, ensuring that guests returning from a thrilling day of viewing polar bears, beluga whales, or northern lights have a warm and inviting space in which to relax Renovations include a welcoming lobby, new room configurations with king and loft beds, a fully accessible...
Stay, play and save at Windjammer Landing in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is inviting Canadians to take advantage of its Stay & Play offer, with up to 35% savings on select stays and a US$150 Adventure Credit toward excursions with Jammin Tours for stays of five nights or more. The offer is available on both Bed & Breakfast and Premium All-Inclusive stays, and it combines resort savings with opportunities to explore Saint Lucia’s beaches, rainforest, coastline and natural attractions. Guests staying five nights or longer will receive a US$150 Adventure Credit per reservation, which can...
A new era for weddings at Sandals Resorts in Jamaica
Sandals Resorts is ushering in a new era for destination weddings and celebrations in Jamaica as its US$200 million transformation of Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay and Sandals South Coast continues to take shape. Alongside reimagined resorts, Sandals is introducing two new offerings designed to elevate every stage of the wedding journey: a free wedding package for qualifying 2027 Jamaica weddings and The Celebration Collection by Island Routes, a portfolio of bespoke adventures created exclusively for couples and their guests. Across the three all-inclusive...
Atlantis Paradise Island survey taps into 2026 MICE trends
In a new survey of over 2,000 meeting attendees, planners and third party sources across Canada and the U.S., Atlantis Paradise Island provides insights into how meetings and events travel is evolving, including why large-scale experiential resort destinations with seamless access and expansive infrastructure, such as Atlantis, are increasingly favoured by both planners and attendees. The findings come as Atlantis continues to strengthen its position within the meetings and incentives sector. According to the survey, 75% of respondents attended a meeting, conference, awards...
Registration opens for this fall’s 2026 Sandals Masterclass
Unique Vacations Canada has opened registration for the final five Sandals Masterclass online sessions in 2026, taking place in September and October. Hosted by Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, the comprehensive, two-hour training sessions are created exclusively for the Canadian market by Unique Vacations Canada and dives deep into Sandals and Beaches Resorts by encouraging advisors to start selling beyond price and beyond transactions. The Sandals Masterclass is live and will not be recorded. Additionally, Canadian travel advisors must be certified as a Sandals Elite...
RARE India aiming to expand visibility in North America
Following recent investment by India-based SAMHI Hotels and amid increasing demand for experiential travel in India, Nepal and Bhutan, RARE India is aiming to expand the visibility of The RARE Collection portfolio of boutique hotels in North America, Shoba Rudra, Founder of RARE India, continues to lead the business and will be hosting the BRIDGES for Conscious Travel (BRIDGES) event in Delhi, where delegates will have a chance to learn more about the collection from hoteliers – many of whom are pioneers in ecotourism and conscious travel. The three-day conference, which is in its...
RIU reopens Aruba resort following major renovations
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the iconic Hotel Riu Palace Aruba following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. With this refurbishment, the Spanish chain is reinforcing its commitment to the island, where it has been operating since 2007, while elevating the hotel's offerings to match the exclusive setting of Palm Beach, recognized as one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. The Hotel Riu Palace Aruba is seen as one of the most elegant RIU properties in the Caribbean, and the renovation further elevates its design and sophistication. The lobby preserves the classic...