Hotels
Sandals Montego Bay Set for Enhancements
Sandals Resorts reports that its flagship resort, Sandals Montego Bay, is set for major enhancements. All 66 guest rooms and suites in the Beachfront Village will undergo a complete renovation – to be ready by mid-December – including new bathrooms with ivory flooring, mosaic tiles, porcelain vanities, backlit mirrors and stone elements throughout. All countertops and shower benches will be redone with Carrara Marble, and guest room furniture will receive teak wood finishes. The rooms will also boast Sandals’ signature outdoor tranquility tubs on the...
Virgin Brings Its Attitude To Chicago
The sort of edgy contemporary style established by Richard Branson's Virgin brand is now available for enjoying at the new Virgin Hotel Chicago û the first in a planned Virgin portfolio of hotels, reports Press Today's Ted Davis. The Virgin Hotel Chicago comes with all the innovative design features that might be expected, suitably presented within the bones of a heritage building. This 27-story hotel is located within the old Dearborn Bank building, opened in 1928, in the lively Chicago Loop area. It has been open for about seven months now, and features 250 rooms and suites, two...
Calabash Cove Rewards Agents
Saint Lucia's Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, a 26-room beachfront boutique hotel, has introduced year-round travel agent rates. Qualified agents can save up to 50% off standard room rates depending on time of travel. Agent rates now through Dec. 20 start at US$250 per room, all-inclusive, per night, based on double occupancy. Adding to the allure, agents can save up to 50% off flights during Saint Lucia Agent Months (SLAM), taking place through Nov. 30. To learn more about travel agent incentives and rewards, contact the Calabash Cove concierge at...
Hyatt Promotion Romances Wedding Couples
Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva are offering wedding venues in celebrated beachfront locations and now wedding couples can preview their preferred destination plus receive a $500 credit toward the wedding of their choice. Big Day Preview enables up to two guests to enjoy two nights/three days at the Hyatt Zilara or Hyatt Ziva destination of their choice on a special wedding planning visit for $500. If the couple chooses the resort for their wedding, the $500 Big Day Preview cost is applied to their wedding, enabling the couple to preview the resort essentially for free. The...
Disneyland Resort Sparkles At 60
For six decades, the Disneyland Resort has explored the frontiers of immersive storytelling and entertainment technology, bringing exciting attractions and inventive entertainment to life for guests from around the world. July 17th marks its 60th anniversary and Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, observed that: “Few companies have both a legendary past as well as a limitless future. But we had the great fortune to be founded with a spirit of creativity and innovation -- one that continues to define this phenomenal company, allowing us to keep moving forward to...
Sheraton Makes It New
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has revealed a first look at the brand's all new visual identity with the re-launch of http://www.Sheraton.com. The first phase of a larger brand re-positioning, the revamped web site features an enhanced user journey, high-end design, artful photography, and a modern color palette. The redesign is the latest of many initiatives underway for Sheraton 2020 – a bold 10-point plan to position Sheraton as the premier global hotel brand of choice, everywhere. Adam Aron, Starwood CEO, on an interim basis, said: “More than ever, a compelling and enriched...
Shanghai Disneyland Unveils Its Magic
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled the key creative elements of Shanghai Disneyland, including 6 themed lands filled with world-class attractions and live entertainment spectaculars – many of them a first for a Disney park. Disney chairman and CEO, Bob Iger revealed a scale model of the world-class theme park and displays showcasing key highlights of unique attractions, entertainment, dining and hotels at a presentation held at the Shanghai Expo Centre this week. Iger said: “We are building something truly special here in Shanghai that not only showcases the best of Disney's...
Make It A Montreal Summer
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal is offering a variety of getaways this summer that will allow agents' clients to explore Montreal. The Sheraton Coca-Cola Summer Adventure package sees guests booking a weekend night receiving a $20 MasterCard prepaid card and 2 Coca-Cola beverages. Call 1-866-716-8134 and ask for rate code SIHOL for reservations. The Family Fun Package brings the whole family together as they'll enjoy a family pass that will allow them to experience some of Montreal's popular attractions including the Biodome, the Montreal Science Centre and IMAX TELUS THEATRE, the...