Hotels
Caribbean Gets Ready For The Bounceback
During a recent webinar, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) CEO and director general, Frank Comito talked about how the Caribbean hospitality sector and destinations were marshaling their crisis management experience to be able to bounce back stronger and better once the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has subsided. Comito commended resort owners for using the opportunity to refresh their offerings and facilities and train staff on advanced aspects of the sector - albeit at a social distance - while the region remains closed to new visitors. He also...
Hope For Healing 2020
Today, it should be all about hope. To that end, the Sandals Foundation and Island Routes have teamed up to offer a message of hope and healing in a new, online campaign to mark Earth Day 2020. The ‘#HopeforHealing2020’ Campaign, launched by both companies on their social media platforms, invites people to light a candle as a symbol of healing and share a message of hope for the planet and each other. Over the last 50 years, the world has come together on April 22 to mobilize support and action for environmental protection. This year, in light of the unique reality of...
Join The Sandals Sing Along
Don’t worry about a thing… and sing along with Sandals and beat the Monday morning blues. Echoing the earlier message from the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, talented Sandals’ team members from across the Caribbean share a special song to travel agents. So, join the virtual choir and sing along… it might not change the world, but it will bring joy to your heart! #SandalsStateOfMind #WeAreInThisTogether...
Karisma Committed To Staff, Communities, Partners
Karisma Hotels & Resorts says it remains committed to supporting its employees, communities, guests and travel agents and cites the delivery of 800 meals daily by Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana to those who need it most in the Dominican Republic. “Karisma has always strived to do the right thing, with a focus on its employee and community-centric culture, authenticity, and genuine warm hospitality. In addition to its ongoing initiatives, Karisma has taken extraordinary measures in support of its employees and communities impacted by COVID-19,” the company...
COVID-19 Hits Travel Search Hard
In a newly released study, trends data provider, SEMrush has analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on online behaviour to reveal that travel sectors and travel companies have been hit the hardest. According to SEMrush data, Google search volumes for the major global airlines fell significantly between January and March 2020 as the outbreak spread and flights were grounded. Branded searches within the overall industry average declined 16.2% from January to February, followed by an additional decrease of 6.7% between February and March. The worst-hit overall were China Southern (down...
CHIC Launching Digital Webinar Series For Hotels
Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, with the support of the Hotel Association of Canada, will be offering a “Government Support and Financing Your Hotel and Resort Assets from COVID-19 to Recovery Webinar.” The session is set for April 28 at 1 pm EST a series of webinars designed to help Canadian hotel and resort owners better understand and navigate the different government funding options available to them during these trying times. Find the best and quickest ways to access capital for your operations. The theme of this series will be to assist owners through these tough...
Santiburi Samui Taking ‘Well-being’ To The Next Level
Thailand’s Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa is transforming the concept of wellbeing with the launch of “Lèn,” a holistic new concept that allows every guest to discover their own personal happiness. In Thai, Lèn means “play,” which is an integral part of the local culture. Thai people love to smile, have fun and be happy. Of course, every person achieves happiness in a different way, so Lèn offers a choice of programs to suit the needs of all types of guest, from thrill-seekers to culture vultures. Santiburi believes that wellness doesn’t come solely from the spa or...
Executive Changes At Unique Vacations
Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI) has announced that its longtime chief executive officer, Tammy Gonzalez is retiring and Jeff Clarke has been named her successor. Clarke most recently served as UVI’s chief operating officer and he will take on his new role as the company's chief executive officer beginning April 14, 2020. Commenting on her retirement, Gonzalez said: “Very few people get the opportunity to be part of something that changes everything in their industry. For more than 35 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside one of travel’s true visionaries and helping...