Hotels
Starwood Expands Tribute Portfolio
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is expanding globally with the addition of the historic Great Northern Hotel to its Tribute Portfolio brand in London. Launched in April as Starwood’s 10th brand, Tribute Portfolio is “a collection of outstanding independent hotels and resorts” promising owners, Starwood Preferred Guest members and guests alike the ability to “Stay Independent.” The signing of the Great Northern Hotel – a historic King’s Cross London landmark – is a significant step in the global roll-out of Tribute Portfolio, reflecting the growing global trend for...
AlSol Picks VoX
AlSol Hotels & Resorts has picked VoX International as its new representative in Canada. In its new role, VoX will work to increase awareness of the hotel group with travel agents, airlines, tour operators, meeting and incentive planners and wedding specialists here in Canada. Carlos Del Pino, managing director of AlSol Hotels & Resorts, said: “With the rapidly expanding growth of our luxury portfolio in vacation destinations, it's important for us to partner with VoX International's talented team of tourism professionals. Together, we will develop fruitful relationships to...
Warwick Resort Added to ACV’s Cuba Program
Air Canada Vacations added the five-star, all-inclusive Warwick Cayo Santa Maria Resort to its Santa Clara product line in Cuba. Located off of Cuba's north central coast in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, the resort spreads over 26 hectares and includes 800 rooms with three different room categories (Deluxe Gardenview, Deluxe Seaview and Warwick Suite Seaview). With a soft opening, the resort will have the following services and facilities open: Breakfast buffet, snack pool bar open 24 hours, serving lunch with a small buffet, dinner buffet, one specialty restaurant, Tea Corner...
Universal’s Cabana Bay Set For Major Expansion
Universal Orlando's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is getting set for major expansion with the news that 400 new rooms will be added to the retro-themed hotel. Opening in 2017, the expansion will consist of two additional towers that will be located at the south end of the property, adjacent to the Continental and Americana guest towers. Select rooms in the new towers will offer views of Universal’s Volcano Bay – the resort’s third immersive park set to open in 2017. Amenities at Cabana Bay include two zero-entry pools, a waterslide, a lazy river, a 10-lane bowling alley and...
Sunwing Adds Viva Wyndham V Heavens to Adults Collection
Sunwing has added the Dominican Republic's Viva Wyndham V Heavens resort to its Adults Collection of properties handpicked for their relaxed evening entertainment, extensive spa facilities and à la carte dining. Now available exclusively through the tour operator, the all-inclusive, adults only resort is located on its own beachfront on Playa Dorada, near Puerto Plata, on the Dominican Republic’s northern coastline. The resort offers dining choices across five restaurants and three bars, ranging from Italian classics at Rosmarino to Mexican dishes at Puebla 222. Other amenities...
Barkman Appointed GM of Alt Hotel Winnipeg
Laurie Barkman has been appointed general manager of the Alt Hotel Winnipeg. With 25 years under her belt in the hospitality and tourism industries, Barkman has held a number of notable positions including director of sales and marketing for Lakeview Management, a national hotel management company. Her most recent position was as general manager of a local boutique hotel. She is also actively involved as director of the Manitoba Marketing Network, in addition to sitting on the Rotary Club's board of directors. Over the years Barkman has developed solid expertise in customer service,...
Call For Entries
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is now accepting entries for the 2015 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence. The Hall of Fame Awards program continues the Association’s tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry. The awards program recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following divisions: The Humanitarian Award: Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents...
Lujure, the New Face of Total Vacations
Total Vacations is making a move that will not only serve luxury travellers, but also help the pocket books of travel agents. Known for its unique destinations and “à la carte” vacation experiences, Total Vacations, a division of Red Label Vacations Inc., has introduced a re-brand under the new name Lujure, effective Sept. 1. With a fresh new look and experience, officials say Lujure is your destination for booking “private villas, true luxury hotels and boutique properties to satisfy the growing desire for bespoke travel.” Lujure features a comprehensive product line-up...