Hotels & Resorts
Sandals Emerald Bay is closing; rebranding as Beaches Exuma
Sandals is expanding the family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand with the development of Beaches Exuma, its fourth resort, and the first Beaches in The Bahamas. To make this new resort possible and as part of a coordinated growth plan across the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio, Sandals Emerald Bay will close on Aug. 15, 2024. The property will then undergo a transformation that is anticipated to begin in fall 2024 before reopening as the new Beaches Exuma. “Exuma was made for families and with more than 6,000 feet of shoreline, the new Beaches Exuma will be a gateway to discovering...
Rainbow Paradise Festival picks Memories Paraíso as host hotel
Blue Diamond Resorts Cuba, with the backing of regional institutions, reports that Memories Paraíso Hotel in Cayo Santa María has been selected as the venue for the inaugural Rainbow Paradise Festival, taking place from Aug. 19-25. The landmark event, the island's first major celebration of love and diversity, aims to promote visibility and empowerment for the LGBTQ+ community within the breathtaking Cuban paradise. The week-long celebration will be a vibrant blend of entertainment and rich Cuban culture. The festival kicks off with the Rainbow Fantasy Show, a dazzling drag...
Universal shares new details of Wizarding World of Harry Potter
In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its third captivating installment of its Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – one of five worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025. Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic features an awe-inspiring collection of experiences that includes fantastical dining, whimsical retail, spellbinding entertainment and the most...
Marriott debuts all-inclusive concept in Cancun
Marriott Hotels recently announced the grand opening of its newest property, Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. This debut marks a new era for Marriott Hotels as its first all-inclusive resort, inviting guests of all ages and generations to immerse themselves in enriching experiences, captivating entertainment, and vibrant local culture. Marriott Hotels' foray into the all-inclusive market underscores its dedication to meeting the increasing demand for multigenerational travel experiences. About Marriott Cancun Marriott Cancun features a comprehensive range of amenities...
Sandals offering Canadians up to $1,000 off select vacations
Sandals is offering Canadian travellers an exclusive instant savings offer of up to CAD $1,000 at select Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and beyond, including Canadian favourites Sandals South Coast and Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. For a limited time, all new Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of five nights or longer) made by Aug. 18, 2024 – for travel through Dec. 31, 2024 – will enjoy exclusive, instant savings at nine featured Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, Curaçao, Saint Lucia and their newest destination, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The...
Minor Hotels brings its style of hospitality to Canada
If you haven’t heard of Minor Hotels, you soon will as the company, which has 540 hotels in 56 countries, brings its hospitality style to Canada. Running things here, will be Lakshan Samarasinghe, Global Assistant Director of Sales, North America for Minor Hotels; marking the first time the company has had someone representing them and telling the company’s story in Canada. In a recent conversation with Travel Press Today (TPT), Samarasinghe observed that he sees “lots of opportunity” in the Canadian market moving forward. And make no mistake about it, Minor Hotels is not...
Royalton CHIC Antigua overwater suites now available to book
The overwater suites at the newly opened Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, are now available for booking. These suites, set to be unveiled in September 2024, offer a unique and luxurious escape in the heart of Antigua, blending sophistication with the resort's signature ‘Party Your Way’ concept. Each of the 12 overwater suites features a glass floor. The modern décor complements a full-service hospitality experience, complete with a private butler, room service from seven exceptional restaurants, private in-suite check-in, and...
Basecamp Resorts opens new Revelstoke property
Basecamp Resorts has opened its newest boutique property in Canada -- Basecamp Suites Revelstoke. With 31 spacious suites, signature amenities and an ideal location, the new modern hotel offers comfort, style and convenience for travellers visiting one of Canada’s most vibrant mountain towns. Located in the heart of downtown, steps from shopping, dining and entertainment, and just a 10-minute drive from Revelstoke Mountain Resort and an array of natural splendors, historic monuments and outdoor adventures, the hotel was designed for people seeking to explore and play in...