Hotels
It’s All Gold At The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has completed the final phase of a five-year $75 million renovation project with the unveiling of its newly redesigned Fairmont Gold, the brand’s exclusive ‘hotel within a hotel’ experience. Located on the ninth and fourteenth floors of the heritage building with a private lounge that features dedicated concierge service, Fairmont Gold is designed to fulfil the needs of discerning travellers, ensuring their stay is nothing short of unforgettable. Adam Laker, general manager, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, said, “There is much to celebrate in 2019 at...
Chelsea Toronto Raises $100,000 for SickKids
As part of SickKids Foundation’s Donor of the Week celebration on Sept. 25, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto presented a cheque for $100,000 to SickKids. Since 2013, Chelsea Hotel has donated $700,000 in support of AboutKidsHealth, a health education resource for children, youth and caregivers that empowers families to become a partner in their own health care by equipping them with reliable, evidence-based health information that is easy to understand and immediately available, regardless of where they are in Canada or the world. “The ability to 'give back' to the community is not only...
Island Routes: A Decade Of Success
Island Routes is celebrating its 10th anniversary. What started with a handful of tours in Jamaica in 2009 has expanded into a successful business operating in 12 countries and offering more than 500 tours for travellers. “We’re celebrating 10 years this year, the company was formed in 2009, the same year The Sandals Foundation was created,” David Shields, vice president of sales at Island Routes told Travel Courier Digital. “It was conceptualized as a branded item for quality tourism activities throughout the Caribbean by Adam Stewart. He had been on a tour of Africa with high...
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun Completes Reno
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of a two-year, $7.7 million renovation at Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun by Karisma. The renovation focused on re-imagining the complete guest experience to deliver a worry-free, elevated Gourmet Inclusive vacation for families of all ages, food-lovers and travellers seeking a contemporary taste of Mexico. Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun’s renovation began with upgrades to 200 guestrooms and suites, including all honeymoon suites. Upgraded accommodations present a refreshed modern look and feel, new smart TVs, and new...
Meliá Goes Grand
With the opening of The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real last December, Meliá Hotels International introduced a new top-tier hotel brand. “The Grand Reserve is really targeting the high-end guests of the world in terms of leisure,” Jaime Piedras, general manager of The Grand Reserve at Paradisus by Meliá in Palma Real, Dominican Republic told PressToday. “I think the luxury market inside Punta Cana is growing a lot. The Grand Reserve is a hotel that can meet these very high expectations… [The hotel] is like the business class in a plane. It’s bigger, wider, better. This...
Opening of Club Med Québec Charlevoix Delayed
Groupe le Massif and Club Med have announced that the first-ever Canadian Club Med property, Club Med Québec Charlevoix, has been delayed and will now officially open its doors in December 2021. The new date comes following changes made in the construction schedule. Groupe le Massif and Club Med are dedicated to involving the local ecosystem of contractors, artisans and local businesses in the construction of the resort. In order to deliver on this promise and guarantee the highest quality standards, Groupe le Massif has had to review its timetable due to Quebec’s booming...
Riu Emerald Bay Adds New Waterpark
Sunwing is advising agents that Riu Emerald Bay in Mazatlán, Mexico has added a new section and a “Splash Water World” water park together with a host of additional enhancements. The new section features an additional 312 guestrooms. With flights to Mazatlán from 11 gateways across Canada, including new flights from Quebec City, Ottawa and Victoria, it’s easier than ever for travellers to vacation at Riu Emerald Bay. Guests can now choose from five different on-site dining options with the addition of new restaurant, El Malecón, a buffet serving international favourites...
Over The Moon In Jamaica
“Go, Annie, go!” It’s late afternoon in September as a few dozen guests of Half Moon resort in Jamaica are gathered beachside to cheer on the 242 baby Hawksbill turtles clumsily making their way towards the Caribbean Sea one tiny step at a time – frequently and adorably colliding into each other in the process. Assisting the release is beach attendant Dwain, who has created a runway between two long mounds of sand to make it easier for the critically endangered sea turtles to follow the path down the shore. “We believe these turtles deserve to come back in the ocean,”...