Hotels
Meliá Hotels International announces it’s exiting Cuba
Meliá Hotels International said that in light of the current situation in Cuba it has taken the decision to immediately cease the provision of management and commercialization services, as well as the licensing of its hotel brands, in relation to fifteen (15) hotels in Cuba. Those hotels include: Gran Hotel Bristol Habana Vieja Member of The Meliá Collection INNSiDE Catedral Habana Meliá Buena Vista Meliá Cayo Santa María Meliá Jardines del Rey Meliá Las Dunas Meliá Península Varadero Paradisus Los Cayos Paradisus Princesa Mar Paradisus Río de...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts goes beyond the traditional spa with Preferred Wellbeing
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched Preferred Wellbeing -- a global designation program celebrating over 50 member hotels and resorts that deliver "exceptional, holistic wellness experiences. Designed to meet the evolving expectations of today’s luxury traveller, Preferred Wellbeing highlights properties that go beyond traditional spa offerings to create immersive journeys of renewal, vitality, and reconnection. From expansive spa sanctuaries and hydrothermal circuits to nature-based retreats and nutritionally driven culinary programs, the designation recognizes hotels that...
Beaches Turks & Caicos featured in new instant savings offer for Canadians
Beaches Turks & Caicos is featured in a new, limited time instant savings offer that’s available exclusively to Canadians. All new Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of five nights or longer) made now through June 14, 2026 – for travel through Oct. 31, 2026 – will enjoy instant savings of CAD$1,000. The offer is valid across all room categories with no blackout dates. Beaches Turks & Caicos Save CAD$1000 on any room category (Butler / Concierge / Luxury) Booking Dates: Now through June 14, 2026 Travel Dates: Now through October 31,...
Operto helping hotels combat brand search hijacking
Operto has launched a new ‘Predatory OTA’ skill within its Marketing AI Agent that’s designed to help hotels identify and reduce lost direct bookings caused by third-party brand hijacking in search. The new capability enables the Marketing Agent to detect when affiliate sites bid on hotel brand names, mimic official listings, and divert guests before they reach the hotel’s website. By intercepting demand at the point of search, these affiliates capture bookings that would otherwise convert directly. Across the United States and Canada, the scale of this activity has...
Intrepid expands accommodation portfolio with launch of ‘Stay Intrepid’
Intrepid Travel has launched ‘Stay Intrepid’ -- a new brand extension featuring a curated collection of six properties that offer experience-led, community-driven stays. The collection includes five signature properties across Australia, as well as a riad in Morocco, with plans to grow into new destinations in the coming years. The accommodation -- which can be booked independent of Intrepid tours -- are distinct in character but united by Intrepid’s locally-led, responsible travel ethos, supporting local businesses, celebrating regional cuisine and driving positive impact...
Time to register for 2026 Sandals Masterclass
Registration is now open for Sandals’ annual Masterclass training series. The series was created exclusively for the Canadian market by Unique Vacations Canada and the comprehensive online sessions take a deep dive into successful sales strategies for Sandals and Beaches Resorts. And the sessions do that by showcasing the true value of a Sandals or Beaches all-inclusive vacation and the methods that travel advisors use to parlay that into closing the sale with their clients. Canadian advisors are invited to join Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada,...
New Bahia Principe offer targets families and multi-generational vacationers
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has announced a new promotion designed specifically for family and multi-generational vacations. Bahia Principe Explore has launched a special offer where the first child stays free at Explore brand all-inclusive properties across the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The limited-time offer "provides exceptional value for travelers looking to enjoy high-quality all-inclusive resorts tailored to guests of all ages, featuring dedicated children’s entertainment and experiences for the whole family." The promotion booking window is May...
Downtown Vegas Casinos draw Canadians with At Par offer
Downtown Las Vegas’ Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino continue to see a surge in Canadian visitation following the launch of their “At Par” program, which treats the Canadian dollar at parity with the U.S. dollar. Within three months, the promotion has drawn more than 50,000 Canadian visitors, generated more than 5,100 hotel room bookings and produced over $10 million in slot play. The program will continue through Aug. 31 and applies to select gaming, hotel, beverage and entertainment offerings, with added appeal this...