Hotels
Certified Paradisus
Paradisus Resorts – Melia Hotels International's luxury all-inclusive brand – has been awarded Silver Certified status by EarthCheck, an environmental management program for the travel and tourism industry. To earn this recognition, Paradisus Resorts had to report its environmental footprint to independent auditors and adhere to internationally recognized standards of best practice. Commenting on the certification, Alvaro Tejeda, senior vice-president of The Americas at Meliá Hotels International, said: “We feel proud to receive this distinguished honour recognizing our...
A New Element In Burnaby
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is bringing its eco-wise Element brand to Western Canada, with the Element Vancouver Metrotown – part of Bosa Properties’ new Sovereign building, the tallest tower in Burnaby – set to open at the end of February. The Element Vancouver Metrotown will offer a fresh, re-imagined perspective on the extended stay experience with 169 stylish, sustainable rooms and suites with an atmosphere designed to fuel a life in balance and on the move. The hotel is conveniently located on the northeast corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue, steps...
Gourmet Inclusive
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has debuted the Karisma Travel Agent Sales & Marketing Portal, showing the company’s continued commitment to its agent partners and offering them easy access to resources and added incentives. “Karisma’s new Travel Agent Sales & Marketing Portal is designed to give travel agents access to everything in one place so that they can focus on selling as the priority,” said Sabrina Filatow, director of sales for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “We are grateful to have experienced record growth over the past year thanks to our incredible partners,...
Ensemble Expands ‘Unique Properties’ Portfolio
Ensemble Travel Group has nearly doubled the number of “Off the Beaten Path” properties in its newly released annual Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection directory. According to officials, the sampling of lesser-known hotel “jewels” appeals to Ensemble members’ clients who are seeking unusual accommodations as part of the experiential travel adventure. Introduced in 2014, this year’s unique offerings feature 44 Off the Beaten Path standouts, many of which are published in conjunction with a select group of Ensemble On Location partners operating in unique areas around...
Help Fight Childhood Cancer, Show Your Love
In support of its partnership with Childhood Cancer Canada (CCC), Days Inns - Canada has launched Show Your Love With a Like! campaign. Leading up to International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Feb. 15, the brand will be running a one-week campaign on Facebook to raise funds for CCC. Through Feb. 15, for every new “Like” the Days Inn Canada Facebook page receives, $1 will be donated to Childhood Cancer Canada. Days Inn locations across the country will be encouraging guests who stay during this period to become a fan and click “Like” on the Days Inns Canada Facebook page...
‘Rasta’ Restoration Complete
Just in time for his 70th birthday, Bob Marley’s iconic Land Rover is ready to ride again. The matte-blue 1977 Series III Land Rover which fell into a state of disrepair following the singer’s death over 30 years ago, has been completely restored from clutch to chassis thanks to Sandals Resorts International and its Jamaican affiliate car company ATL Automotive, ITC – the regional distributors for Land Rover as well as the Marley clan. Sandals CEO Adam Stewart said that he was immensely honoured and proud that his team could give something back to a man who had given so much...
Spring Break Specials In Okanagan
Five Okanagan, BC ski resorts - Big White Ski Resort, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Apex Mountain Resort – are working with NewLeaf Corp, a new Canadian travel company, to offer lower fares over Spring Break to Ontario travellers. 2015 has been a banner year for snowfall in the Kelowna/Okanagan, BC region. 2015 has also brought about an exciting new partnership for skiers looking for a world class family experience that is still available during this year's Spring Break season. Michael J. Ballingall, chairman of the Thompson Okanagan...
DoubleTree Acquires Victoria Landmark
One of Victoria's landmark hotels, Executive House, will re-open this spring as the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria following the completion of a multi-million dollar property-wide renovation. Managed by Mairet Consulting and Management Ltd. of Victoria, the property will mark the first hotel from the Hilton Worldwide portfolio to open on Vancouver Island. Upon opening, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria will offer 181 guestrooms all equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Ideally-suited to families and corporate travelers, 89 of the guestrooms are...