Seems like there’s no place like home, so to speak for Unique Vacations Canada Inc. – an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – considering that it staged the second edition of its Canadian home-based travel advisor conference Jamaica recently.
Held at Sandals South Coast from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, 2025, 20 home-based Canadian travel advisors – from British Columbia to Newfoundland and everywhere in between – came together for four nights of listening, learning and a deep dive into Sandals’ Caribbean-forward vision and innovative...
Sunwing Vacations has added one of Aruba’s newest adults-only resorts to its growing portfolio.
Secrets Baby Beach Aruba is a luxury all-suite property nestled in the pristine Baby Beach Bay and featuring more than 300 sophisticated suites with nature-inspired design elements.
Each suite offers a furnished balcony or terrace, rain showers and in-room mini bar, while clients who upgrade to Preferred Club rooms receive additional perks such as private plunge pools (in select rooms), preferred restaurant areas, an exclusive pool, upgraded bath amenities and more!
Through the...
AIC Hotel Group has expanded its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) department to target key regions across the US and Canada. Seven new sales executives will report to Luke Majewksi, Associate Vice President of Meetings, Incentive Groups, and Corporate Travel Programs, reinforcing the company's commitment to establishing itself as a powerhouse for destination group travel, particularly in the MICE sector.
Majewski, brings over a decade of travel industry experience, and previously served as Regional Director of Business Development at AIC Hotel...
W Hotels, Grupo Puntacana, and MAC Hotels are celebrating the grand opening of W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive, marking a significant milestone for W Hotels as the brand's first adult all-inclusive location worldwide.
The highly-anticipated debut sets a new standard in luxury lifestyle hospitality, offering a highly authentic, sensory experience in the Dominican Republic, at the heart of the Caribbean’s growing luxury travel scene.
George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Brand Leader, W Hotels, said: “W Punta Cana marks a bold and exciting evolution for W Hotels as the brand...
Sunwing Vacations has added Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana to its winter 2025-2026 lineup. Located in the tranquil enclave of Cabeza de Toro, this brand-new, adults-only resort is designed to blend modern comforts with nature-inspired details, offering vacationers a secluded beachfront escape unlike any other.
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana features open-air lounges, multiple ocean-facing pools, and spaces featuring natural textures and neutral palettes.
Guests can curate their own experience, whether by unwinding with poolside yoga, joining a golden hour beach bonfire, or sparking creativity...
The Caribbean is always in season and to make that point, Sandals Resorts is extending that unhurried feeling of summer with its new Sandals Summer Sale, offering travellers up to $1,750 in savings, including up to $1,500 in Instant Credit and a $250 Spa Credit.
As seasonal routines begin to shift, the Caribbean remains a constant with its sun-drenched coastlines, unmatched hospitality, and a refreshingly relaxed pace of life. Bookable now through Sept. 1, 2025, travellers can take advantage of this exclusive offer to experience the ultimate Caribbean escape for travel through...
Serenity at Coconut Bay in Saint Lucia is offering Canadian couples an opportunity to save over 65% and receive a complimentary 5th night on select dates at the resort.
The limited-time offer is available for bookings made from now through Aug. 31, 2025, giving travel agents the chance to offer their clients an exclusive experience for last-minute getaways at this luxury, couples-only all-inclusive retreat known for its private Plunge Pool Butler Suites and personalized service.
Agents’ clients travelling between Aug. 1 to Aug. 31, 2025 or Oct. 4 to Oct. 31, 2025 will receive a...
Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort has a new, limited-time offer to stay at Kauai’s historic hotel exclusively for travel agents.
Credentialed agents will save up to 25% on Best Available Rates, plus the $35 daily resort fee will be waived on select oceanfront and ocean-view cottages for stays from now through Dec. 17, 2025.
Gregg Enright, general manager at Waimea Plantation Cottages, said: “We welcome travel agents to experience our property this fall with a stay in one of our authentic one- to three-bedroom cottages from Hawaii’s sugar cane era.”
And Enright added: “A...
If you ask Enrique Calderón, Chief Operating Officer of Grupo Posadas, about the future of the all-inclusive, he’ll tell you that future “lies in segmentation and innovation: luxury adults-only resorts like Live Aqua Los Cabos, multigenerational properties like Funeeq Punta Cana, and personalized wellness-driven offerings.”
The point being, Calderón observed, is that: It’s not about one-size-fits-all anymore, rather [it’s about] designing distinct experiences that meet travellers where they are.”
Headquartered in Mexico City, Calderón points out that: “We’ve...
Stéphane Maquaire has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding, effective immediately. His appointment was announced by the Board of Directors of Club Med Holding.
Based on the recommendation of Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Club Med’s rigorous succession and evaluation process identified Stéphane Maquaire, a French national, as uniquely qualified among the candidates considered to lead the company into a new phase of profitable growth.
He will lead Club Med Holding from Paris and ensure the preservation of the French identity and values at the heart of...