Hotels
InterContinental Introduces ‘Union Pearson Express’ Package
Starting June 6, InterContinental Toronto Centre's downtown location will have added meaning with the opening of the Union Pearson Express, just a short walk from the hotel’s front doors. The rail link service will bypass traffic and make travelling between downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport a lot easier. The InterContinental has introduced a “Union Pearson Express” package, which includes overnight accommodation, Express Box that includes a bottle of Fiji water, trail mix and an apple, a $20 Presto Card for an easy return train ride to Pearson...
Sunwing Signs Antigua And Barbuda Deal
The Sunwing Travel Group has signed an agreement with the government of Antigua and Barbuda to develop a 500-room all-inclusive resort under the RoyaltonT Luxury Resorts brand on Deep Bay, Antigua. Construction will commence this summer on The Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa, as well as a residential complex with over 200 condominium units. Slated to open in 2017, this $400M development is expected to represent 2,000 new jobs for Antigua and a massive injection to the economy in the form of incremental tourist dollars. Antigua and Barbuda's prime minister, the honourable Gaston...
Fairmont Teams Up With Cadillac
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new strategic partnership with Cadillac in the United States. The two industry-leading brands have signed a multi-year agreement that secures Cadillac as Fairmont’s exclusive guest vehicle transportation program partner in the US. A fleet of more than 25 vehicles, including next generation Cadillac Escalades and 2014 Motor Trend Car of the Year CTS luxury mid-size sedans, are now available at properties across the country such as the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui, the Fairmont San Francisco, the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston and the...
Starwood Has 2020 Vision for Sheraton Brand
From the 37th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide introduced “Sheraton 2020,” a comprehensive 10-point plan designed to put Sheraton Hotels and Resorts back into the global spotlight. Sheraton 2020, a nod to the plan’s five-year vision, includes a new $100 million Sheraton-focused marketing campaign; the launch of a new premier tier, Sheraton Grand; continuous innovation of the Sheraton guest experience; an unwavering commitment to service excellence; the implementation of revenue and profit-driving...
TPI, Karisma Set to Host Top Travel Advisors
Travel Professionals International (TPI) has announced that its 2015 TPI Velocity trip for top performing travel advisors will take place Sept. 20-24 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Nearly 100 travel advisors, guests, and TPI head office staff will convene at the El Dorado Royale and Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma for the annual event which celebrates the top three tier levels of TPI’s travel advisor recognition program, Velocity. “It is our sincere honour to welcome TPI’s top performers to our resorts,” said Mandy Chomat, VP Sales & Marketing, Karisma Hotels &...
Hilton Opens First Hotel in Yunnan, China
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened the Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake, its first property in Yunnan Province, China. Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake is located on the northeast coast of Fuxian Lake and “exudes a relaxed Mediterranean style, offering 346 luxurious guest rooms with stunning views in an exclusive resort setting in southwest China.” Conveniently located 90 km away from Kunming's Changshui International Airport and lively downtown, guests at Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake features well-appointed indoor and outdoor events and recreational facilities. From walking on the private white...
Chelsea Takes Accessible Tourism to Next Level
The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, is the first hotel to adopt “Closing the Gap,” an accessibility program designed to enhance the hospitality experience for persons with disabilities. The Chelsea will offer a Guest Accessibility Package to hotel guests, providing them with a wealth of information to make the most of their stay, including information about the hotel, its amenities and surroundings in a way that speaks to persons with disabilities. Designed by Accessibility Professionals of Ontario (APO), a full-service accessibility consulting firm, the Chelsea is committed to ensuring...
HAC Applauds Fed’s Investment in Tourism
On May 22, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a federal government plan to invest $30 million over three years in Canada’s tourism sector in order to attract more American visitors to destinations across Canada, a move the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is applauding. The Connecting America tourism campaign, led by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), will market Canadian destinations to US travellers with the goal of attracting an additional 680,000 Americans over the three-year period. “The National Round Table on Travel & Tourism, which includes the Hotel...