Hotels
Warwick Extends Agent Incentive Program
The Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas has extended its “WPIB Travel Agents Incentive Program,” offering eligible travel agents with cash bonuses up to US$65 per booking throughout 2020 on top of regular commissions of up to 20%. Through the program, agents must complete the “WPIB Specialist” training with the resort’s sales team to learn about the features of the resort and the incentives. Agents with a valid IATA, TRUE or CLIA number can register for the WPIB Travel Agents Incentive Program by completing the registration form, available by e-mailing...
VoX, Lapointe to Rep Haven Resorts
Haven Resorts & Spas has named VoX International as its brand sales and marketing representative for North America. Through VoX, Jan LaPointe has been appointed as director of sales and marketing for North America. With more than 30 years of experience in the tourism industry, LaPointe is a knowledgeable and trusted leader with a proven track record of developing and growing new brands, driving innovative marketing strategies, developing loyalty programs and identifying new sales channels for hotels. In this role, LaPointe will be responsible for leading Haven’s sales and...
Dream Hotel Group Moving Into San Antonio
Dream Hotel Group has announced plans to open Dream San Antonio, Texas in 2023. With more than 20 new hotels on the horizon for Dream, the signing of Dream San Antonio represents another milestone in the continued growth and expansion of the company and its portfolio of lifestyle brands. “San Antonio is one of the most authentic, passionate and diverse cities in America, as seen through its bold culture, rich history and burgeoning art, music and culinary scenes – making it an ideal destination for the Dream Hotels flag,” said Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein. “We are proud...
Goway Sees Support For ‘Plastics’ Initiative
Hotel partners of Goway Travel in South America have joined the travel company’s bid to reduce the impact of single-use plastics across the continent. Goway recently announced steps the company is taking to have a positive impact in South America, with its initiative to help rid South and Central America of single-use plastic bottles. “While many people travel with a reusable bottle already, they will still fill up said bottle using complimentary plastic water bottles at hotels, or purchased bottles from local stores which defeats the whole point,” says Don Forster, product...
Full Moon Feast at the Great Canadian Winter Lodge
Niagara's Great Canadian Winter Lodge is offering travellers a chance to dine under the brilliant light of the winter full moon while taking in views of the snow-covered fairways of Whirlpool Golf Course. Taking place on Feb. 8, Niagara Parks’ Full Moon Dinner presents a five-course menu of elevated comfort foods alongside seasonal cocktails, local craft beer and VQA wine selections. Inspired by Niagara Parks’ culinary philosophy of celebrating local food and drink, the Full Moon Dinner begins with a warm-up cocktail reception with spiked hot chocolate, traditional mulled wine...
Big Honours for Sandals at World Travel Awards
Sandals Resorts International received 11 prestigious awards at the 27th Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony held at Sandals Royal Bahamian, reaffirming its position as the undisputed all-inclusive leader in the Caribbean. The World Travel Awards is known globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence across the travel and tourism industries, and Sandals Resorts International is humbled to have been widely recognized at this year’s ceremony. The consecutive wins bestowed to the Sandals and Beaches brands within SRI’s all-inclusive portfolio demonstrate...
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Heats Up In The Bahamas
In a first for Caribbean Travel Marketplace, The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has introduced a pilot program for a group of leading travel agents to take part in the conference which kicks off today at Baha Mar's Performing Arts and Convention Centre, reports Press Today's assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein, who's attending this year's show. Although the top Caribbean-selling travel advisors are from the US, CHTA president Patricia Affonso-Dass told PressToday the association is exploring ways to broaden hoteliers’ reach into the travel agent community and that trade...
Sandals Halcyon Beach At Your Service
Sandals Resorts is now offering guests travelling to Sandals Halcyon Beach St. Lucia room service to all Club Level room categories effective immediately. Guests who book a Luxury Included vacation at Sandals Halcyon in a Club Level room can now enjoy standout service with the newly added and included room service. This new offering will allow guests to order from a full room service menu during the times of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue to offer 24-hour room service for Butler categories. At Sandals Resorts, a team of international chefs create an all-inclusive dining...