Hotels & Resorts
When Selling Atlantis, ‘You’re Selling A Destination’
Management at Paradise Island, Bahamas' Atlantis resort isn't allowing the grass to grow under their feet. Melissa Alexander, the resort's director, leisure sales USA & Canada, told a Wednesday Toronto audience that the 171-acre retreat sees ongoing developments. “We literally are never stopping, we are constantly renovating,” she said of a property that amounts to “six different resorts” that offer guests choices ranging from budget to luxury. “We are accommodating every level of customer.” Among Altantis' attractions is what Alexander labelled a “141-acre...
Free Agent Webinar: Luxury on a Grand Scale
Agents are invited to learn about all-inclusive luxury taken to a whole new dimension at The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real. This free informative webinar is taking place next Thursday (Dec. 13) at 2 p.m. (EST). Webinar speaker Angie Jennifer Diaz is Meliá Hotels International’s regional sales manager for the US and Canadian market in Punta Cana. She represents the company’s seven properties in the destination, including Paradisus Punta Cana, Paradisus Palma Real and Meliá Caribe Tropical. Next Monday’s webinar will be moderated by Baxter Media with a Q&A session...
Earn 2X ACV&ME Points With Karisma
Until Dec. 16, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents an opportunity to earn 2X ACV&ME points when booking a package or a group at select Karisma Hotels & Resorts for travel until April 30, 2019. The offer is as follows: 2X 600 points per room for flight-inclusive packages of seven nights or more; 2X 400 points per room for flight-inclusive packages of three to six nights; 2X 300 points for every passenger of a group. Participating resorts: El Dorado Royale, A spa Resort by Karisma; El Dorado Casitas Royale, A spa Resort by Karisma; El Dorado Maroma, A Spa Resort by...
Free Agent Webinar: Two Unique Melia Experiences
Agents are invited to discover the latest unveiling of two new all-inclusive resorts: Meliá Punta Cana Beach, an adult’s only oasis, and Meliá Caribe Beach, the ultimate vacation experience for everyone. This free informative webinar is taking place next Monday (Dec. 10) at 2 p.m. (EST). Webinar speaker Angie Jennifer Diaz is Meliá Hotels International’s regional sales manager for the US and Canadian market in Punta Cana. She represents the company’s seven properties in the destination, including Paradisus Punta Cana, Paradisus Palma Real and Meliá Caribe...
Sunwing to Open Royalton Grenada
Sunwing Travel Group has revealed plans to open a Royalton All-In Luxury Resort in Grenada in December of 2019. At 300 rooms, it will be the Grenada's largest resort. The new Royalton Grenada will feature a world class spa, eight restaurants and a host of facilities and services appealing to couples, families and groups. The resort will offer the signature All-In Luxury features guests have come to expect including the handcrafted DreamBed, All-In Connectivity with keyless room entry, free calling to North America and Europe, unlimited reservation-free dining, the unique Sports...
St. Regis Opens First Canadian Property
It’s a new era in glamour for Canada as Marriott’s prestigious St. Regis brand opens its first hotel in Toronto’s downtown core. Yesterday, Paul Cahill, area vice-president, Marriott International Canada; Toronto Mayor John Tory; Lydia Chang, Marriott International; and Tim Terceira, general manager, St. Regis Toronto, were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Recognizing the value of Canada’s tourism and hospitality industry, Mayor Tory noted that “it’s important for world leading brands to be in the city; last year 44 million people visited Toronto, contributing $9...
Sandals Reaffirms Its Commitment to Agents
A 14-city series of cross-Canada Travel Agent Appreciation Dinners made a Toronto stop last night (Nov. 22) as Sandals thanked its top travel agent partners and reaffirmed its commitment to the agent community. Sandals hosted 90 Toronto-area agents and several tourism board partners at York Mills Gallery. Agents were treated to a reception, dinner and an update on all that the luxury all-inclusive chain has to offer. One official noted that Sandals' focus clearly remains on the travel agent and events like last night help differentiate what Sandals has to offer from Brand X....
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village Officially Open
Groupe Germain Hotels has opened its second property in Calgary with the official opening of the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village. Located at the corner of Confluence Way and 6th Avenue SE, the 152-room Alt Hotel Calgary East Village offers a view of the Bow River and downtown. Services offered in the hotel include free WiFi, Chromecast streaming media players, a fitness room, as well as nearly 3,400 sq. ft. of meeting space divided into four multi-purpose rooms. Altcetera, an on-the-go food counter, located in the hotel lobby, offers a variety of snacks and refreshments, and in 2019,...