Hotels
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...
Sunquest Event Will Rock You
Sunquest is now featuring a “We Will Rock You” event that is offering free room upgrades and 2X Limitless Resort Credits at select Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean. Valid on all new bookings made between Feb. 5 and March 2, for travel anytime, when customers book any of the following Hard Rock Hotels, here’s what they will receive: Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya: Book a Deluxe Room, get upgraded to Deluxe Gold (Riviera Maya section) or book a Deluxe Diamond Room and get upgraded to Deluxe Platinum Sky Terrace (Heaven section). Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta: Book a...
Take Your Pick
With Valentine's Day 2015 fast approaching, Hotels.com asked Canadians across the country for their thoughts on dream dates, dishes and, of course, destinations for the special day. When asked who they'd like to spend Valentine's Day with, Canadians opted for celebrities known for their low key lifestyle and friendly nature came out on top. The sexiest male Canadian celebrity went to new father, Ryan Gosling (35%), followed by Ryan Reynolds at 31%. The sexiest female Canadian celebrity was taken by Las Vegas' latest country crooner, Shania Twain (39%). Rachel McAdams took the second...
Cuba A Hot Topic At CHTA 2015
The president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association says CHTA members are well aware that the looming rapprochement between the Cuban and American governments may hit some of them in the pocketbook, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker, who's just returned for the annual conference. Emil Lee said during last week's CHTA Marketplace show in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that some members of the CHTA – which only has a limited Cuban presence -- are aware that if travel restrictions on Americans visiting Cuba are lifted their hotels and destinations may loose visitors to a destination...