Hotels
Hotel Saskatchewan Joins Autograph Collection
After acquiring The Hotel Saskatchewan in April, Temple Hotels Inc. has taken its first step in reconstituting the property’s grandeur as it joins the acclaimed Autograph Collection by Marriott. As part of this new affiliation, The Hotel Saskatchewan will undergo extensive renovations to revitalize guestrooms, public spaces and restaurants commencing in January. Substantial portions of the renovations are to be completed by next summer. Hotel Saskatchewan is located in the heart of downtown Regina overlooking Victoria Park, about a 10-minute drive from Regina International...
It’s That Time Of The Year Again
It's that time of the year again … hard to believe, isn't it … yep, Christmas … and in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press, we've decorated our front cover to celebrate this festive time … not to mention send out a message to all of our loyal readers – Merry Christmas to one and all. Plus because it's Christmas, we've also asked some of readers to tell us about their favourite cuisine and what destinations they recommend to clients looking for a culinary experience. Check out their answers in this week's Ask The Agent feature by clicking here. And...
Experience the Finest Cancun Has to Offer
The latest offering from the Excellence Group, Finest Playa Mujeres, features all the same high standards, service and features the Excellence Group is known for. However, unlike the highrise buildings found in Cancun's hotel zone, this beachfront resort boasts amazing views of Isla Mujeres and convenient proximity to the airport. Expect luxury accommodations at Finest with different room options such as an oversized Jacuzzi and rain shower; a swim-up suite with private deck and over-the-water hammock; a private pool and garden; a rooftop terrace with plunge pool; or even a family...
‘Mix & Mingle’ Shows Off New Delta Toronto
Baxter Travel Media, Delta Hotels and Air Canada teamed up yesterday (Dec. 10) to host a “Holiday Mix & Mingle” for travel industry personnel and show off Delta's new downtown Toronto, flagship property, which just opened a few weeks ago. Guests attending the event were treated to hotel tours and had a chance to win prizes. Located at 75 Lower Simcoe St. – connected to Union Station and the convention centre via the PATH – the Delta Toronto boasts 567 rooms on 46 floors. It is the first purpose-built hotel (there are no residences) built in downtown Toronto in 25...
Gastronomic Journey
One of Mexico's top chefs, Xavier Perez Stone (l) returned to Toronto this week for an intimate industry dinner hosted by Mexico's Grand Velas Resorts. Chef Xavier – winner of an Iron Chef International competition last summer – is the executive chef at Grand Velas Riviera Maya's Cocina de Autor restaurant, the first all-inclusive resort restaurant to receive the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award. Participants at Monday's event were treated to an eight-course gastronomic journey with wine pairings. The luxurious Velas Resorts has four properties in Mexico, two of which belong...
Bali Expansion for Meliá
Meliá Hotels International has opened another hotel in Bali. The Meliá Ubud has easy access to the rest of the island and is a 45-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport (also known as Denpasar), the third busiest airport in Indonesia. The resort consists of 49 keys, including a venue for weddings and events, and a relaxation area with a YHI Spa. Indonesia is a special place for Meliá Hotels International, as it was in Bali in 1985 when Melia's Gabriel Escarrer opened the company’s first international hotel, Meliá Bali. Meliá Ubud is the fourth Melia hotel in...
Sheraton Centre Offers Special December Rates
This month, the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is offering a special rate for guests while giving back to Daily Bread Food Bank. The Sheraton Centre’s Spirit of the Season rate is offered through Dec. 30 and $10 from each room night booked on this special rate will be donated to Daily Bread Food Bank. Visitors and local residents are invited to spend a night or more to enjoy pre-holiday shopping or get together, Christmas Day festivities or Boxing Day bargains. Specially priced and starting from $139 per night, the Spirit of the Season rate is valid for up to four people staying in...
Fairmont Teams Up With H.C. Valentine Coffee
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is making it easier for guests in North America to wake up happy with the flavours of its new organic, artisanal brews – thanks to an exclusive new partnership with H.C. Valentine Coffee Company, an award-winning micro-roasting company based in Birmingham, Alabama. “Our goal is to deliver a premium experience with a personalized touch; offering an exclusive micro-roasting brew ensures that promise is honored in each batch of fresh coffee brewed on-property,” says Brett Patterson, vice-president of Food & Beverage, Americas at FRHI Hotels &...