Hotels
This Could Be Trouble
According to GlobalData, prolonged travel restrictions could be the final nail in the coffin for resort operators in some European ski resorts as they depend solely on the winter season to survive. The data and analytics company said that although snow coverage may not be at its prime towards the end of the season in mid-February, the February school half-term is an important income source as families seek to get away while children are not in school. GlobalData associate analyst, Rheanna Norris points out that: “In-resort travel operators will suffer most. If there are no or...
New Scholarship Program Honours ‘Butch’ Stewart
In one of his first initiatives as Sandals Resorts International’s executive chairman, Adam Stewart announced the creation of The Gordon "Butch" Stewart Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, fostering the power of education to develop the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders in honour of the Honorable Gordon "Butch" Stewart O.J, C.D, Hon. LLD. Said Stewart: “My father fiercely believed in the power of possibility; he understood and celebrated the ability of people to rise above their potential and accomplish great things." And he continued: “This scholarship’s...
Hawaii’s ‘Most Hawaiian Hotel’
The Kaanapali Beach Hotel wants to make it clear that it's entirely justified in calling itself Hawaii's most Hawaiian hotel. Tiffany Rosenthal, sales manager at the hotel, found on the west coast of Maui, told a Feb. 3 Baxter Media webcast that the property had to meet 110 criteria before being entitled to that distinction and it's a distinction that the hotel bears proudly. "We believe we are stewards of our culture," she told viewers. Hawaiian decor is found throughout the hotel and Hawaiian activities are available for guests. Those activities include pointers on learning...
Accor Has Ambitious Plans For 2021
Accor kicked off the year with plans for a host of new hotel openings in North & Central America and around the world. And although 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges – not the least of which were felt among the travel and hospitality sectors – Accor maintained a steady pace of development and continued to sign new projects, leading to a robust roster of new hotel openings throughout 2021. Agnes Roquefort, global chief development officer, said that: “As we are all too familiar, 2020 had a profound impact on our day-to-day lives and the hospitality industry as a...
New Year, New Look at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend a webinar hosted by the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and Baxter Media next Wednesday (February 3) at 1 p.m. (EST). Webinar attendees will have a chance to win three nights in a PREMIUM Partial Ocean View category room with a daily $50 dining credit. Attend the entire webinar to be eligible. 2021 ushers in exciting changes at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, thanks to the progress of their Kealaula project including fully renovated rooms in two wings and Huihui, their new oceanfront restaurant. The redesigned and upgraded rooms offer...
Transat Web Page Features Hotel Partner Test Info
In an effort to help travellers comply with the new government measure requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to travel to Canada, some of Transat's hotel partners are now offering COVID-19 testing services on-site or at an external clinic. To simplify the process for travel agents and their clients, Transat has compiled a list of these hotels on its website along with details relating to the testing service (price, appointment scheduling, processing time, etc.). Furthermore, a clearly marked logo has been added to each resort’s information page. For any...
Quebec Premier Calls For Non-Essential Travel Ban
Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on the federal government to ban non-essential international travel. The Premier indicated that he wants to avoid reliving the situation linked to the March 2020 March break, which could have disastrous consequences for the provinces health system. While Premier Legault said that it's understandable that some people have to travel for humanitarian reasons, he also made it clear that there is no reason to buy all-inclusive packages in the South as new, more contagious strains of coronavirus emerge. pretty much everywhere in the...
Adam Stewart Named SRI’s Executive Chairman
Adam Stewart has been named Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), becoming just the second Chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He is preceded by his late Father and Chairman, the Hon. Gordon "Butch" Stewart, a pioneer in Caribbean tourism who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxury after founding the organization in 1981 and played a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s popularity. Executive Chairman Adam Stewart assumes the role after working alongside his father for more than two decades, serving as Chief Executive Officer and most recently...