Hotels & Resorts
Irish Castle Fit For A King… And Rock Stars!
Although Dromoland Castle, the former ancestral home of the O'Briens – who were direct descendants of the High King of Ireland in the 11th century – is steeped with history, the five-star hotel has undergone a refurbishment to the tune of €20 million. Over the years, the property has seen many notable guests, from Demi Moore and Bruce Willis to The Beatles, who had to escape from the premise while hiding in laundry baskets to avoid the masses gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the fab four. Even Edge and Bono of U2 unexpectedly crashed at the hotel during a snowstorm, even...
Happy Travel Agent Day!
Well, it may not be your birthday, but it's certainly YOUR DAY and suppliers across Canada want the first day of May 2019 to be all about Travel Agents. Certainly, here at Baxter Media, we know just how important agents are – not to mention have been and will be – to the distribution of travel in this country and around the world. In fact, this week we've just released the first combined issue of Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier and each and every page in that issue is for our travel agent partners – you've made us the most trusted Canadian travel trade publication in...
Accommodating New Zealand
New Zealand just keeps getting more accommodating. The destination recently reported the addition of several new accommodation offerings that provide travellers with some additional options on where to stay when visiting the destination. The new accommodation additions include: Auckland – Only the seventh SO/ hotel in existence around the world, the new five-star, 130-room SO/ Auckland is a hot hub of hospitality for visitors and locals. There are three bars including a rooftop bar with outdoor terrace and private booths enjoying uninterrupted views of Auckland Harbour. A...
The Dream Makers
These days travellers are looking for more from their vacations than simply seeing the sights. They want to be authentically immersed in the destination through experiences and local interactions. At the core, it's the people they encounter along the way who help shape their trip. In the same way, cultivating personal relationships is also key to the success of travel agents. Rather than a business transaction, it's about getting to know clients and being part of milestone moments like honeymoons and birthday celebrations or plans for a much-needed break from their day-to-day...
Specials, Spies And More At Jamaica’s Moon Palace
After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that the 25th installment of the James Bond spy series will be shot in Jamaica, with filming starting last week. Moon Palace Jamaica sits on the very spot where Sean Connery landed his helicopter in the first James Bond movie, “Dr. No" and the resort is located in Ocho Rios, which is full of history, and unique stories to be told around the Bond films, Palace Resorts says. Meanwhile, a spring and summer “Kids and Teen stay free” promotion is found at Moon Palace Jamaica. “That means your kids and teens can stay, play and...
Spectacular Months From Club Med Sandpiper Bay
Club Med Sandpiper Bay kicks off of its new Spectacular Months program in July, with a lineup of annual events at the all-inclusive family-friendly resort, continuing through June 2020. The property's Spectacular Months will offer six themes that elevate the resort's current activities and experiences, each lasting approximately two months. Sandpiper Bay is Club Med's only U.S.-based resort, nestled on the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Carolyne Doyon, senior vice-president of Club Med Canada and Mexico, said that: “Florida's tropical climate has always made it a...
Inn At Laurel Point GM Named Top Hotelier
Ian Powell, a hotelier with over 40 years in the international hospitality industry, was named hotelier of the year during the recent BC Hospitality Summit in Kelowna. Powell is the general manager of Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria. The annual industry award recognizes an individual displaying management, leadership and communication skills at the highest levels of excellence, plus a commitment to employees, community and the industry at large. This recognition comes at a time when the Inn at Laurel Point is undergoing a major renovation of its ground floor and surrounding gardens....
Kids Stay Free With Wedding Groups and Karisma
With wedding season upon us, Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Generations Riviera Maya and Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun are inviting kids to stay for free with wedding groups of 10 rooms or more. Wedding couples can enjoy the company of even the smallest of guests as children ages 3-12 are free, up to 25 kids in total. The offer is available through May 31, for travel beginning May 1 and ending Dec. 20, for a maximum of two children per room. And, at both luxurious, Gourmet Inclusive resorts, wedding couples can breathe easily knowing there will be no detail left unturned. Every...