Hotels & Resorts
Stay, play and save at Windjammer Landing in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is inviting Canadians to take advantage of its Stay & Play offer, with up to 35% savings on select stays and a US$150 Adventure Credit toward excursions with Jammin Tours for stays of five nights or more. The offer is available on both Bed & Breakfast and Premium All-Inclusive stays, and it combines resort savings with opportunities to explore Saint Lucia’s beaches, rainforest, coastline and natural attractions. Guests staying five nights or longer will receive a US$150 Adventure Credit per reservation, which can...
A new era for weddings at Sandals Resorts in Jamaica
Sandals Resorts is ushering in a new era for destination weddings and celebrations in Jamaica as its US$200 million transformation of Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay and Sandals South Coast continues to take shape. Alongside reimagined resorts, Sandals is introducing two new offerings designed to elevate every stage of the wedding journey: a free wedding package for qualifying 2027 Jamaica weddings and The Celebration Collection by Island Routes, a portfolio of bespoke adventures created exclusively for couples and their guests. Across the three all-inclusive...
Atlantis Paradise Island survey taps into 2026 MICE trends
In a new survey of over 2,000 meeting attendees, planners and third party sources across Canada and the U.S., Atlantis Paradise Island provides insights into how meetings and events travel is evolving, including why large-scale experiential resort destinations with seamless access and expansive infrastructure, such as Atlantis, are increasingly favoured by both planners and attendees. The findings come as Atlantis continues to strengthen its position within the meetings and incentives sector. According to the survey, 75% of respondents attended a meeting, conference, awards...
Registration opens for this fall’s 2026 Sandals Masterclass
Unique Vacations Canada has opened registration for the final five Sandals Masterclass online sessions in 2026, taking place in September and October. Hosted by Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, the comprehensive, two-hour training sessions are created exclusively for the Canadian market by Unique Vacations Canada and dives deep into Sandals and Beaches Resorts by encouraging advisors to start selling beyond price and beyond transactions. The Sandals Masterclass is live and will not be recorded. Additionally, Canadian travel advisors must be certified as a Sandals Elite...
RARE India aiming to expand visibility in North America
Following recent investment by India-based SAMHI Hotels and amid increasing demand for experiential travel in India, Nepal and Bhutan, RARE India is aiming to expand the visibility of The RARE Collection portfolio of boutique hotels in North America, Shoba Rudra, Founder of RARE India, continues to lead the business and will be hosting the BRIDGES for Conscious Travel (BRIDGES) event in Delhi, where delegates will have a chance to learn more about the collection from hoteliers – many of whom are pioneers in ecotourism and conscious travel. The three-day conference, which is in its...
RIU reopens Aruba resort following major renovations
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the iconic Hotel Riu Palace Aruba following a comprehensive renovation of its facilities. With this refurbishment, the Spanish chain is reinforcing its commitment to the island, where it has been operating since 2007, while elevating the hotel's offerings to match the exclusive setting of Palm Beach, recognized as one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. The Hotel Riu Palace Aruba is seen as one of the most elegant RIU properties in the Caribbean, and the renovation further elevates its design and sophistication. The lobby preserves the classic...
Sandals invites advisors to celebrate Jamaica Independence Day
During the entire month of August, Sandals Resorts is celebrating its home island of Jamaica with two new travel advisor incentives and a special live stream on Jamaica Independence Day, Aug. 6, 2026. In advance of the highly-anticipated reopening of three Sandals Resorts in Jamaica later this year following a US$200 million transformation, Canadian travel advisors have the chance to earn extra cash bonus of up to US$100 and extra bonus commission of up to 4% per booking to Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Caribbean Cay (formerly known as Sandals Royal...
RIU reopens Cancun resort after major renovations
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun following an ambitious and comprehensive renovation. Since its debut in 2012, the property has established itself as one of the most iconic landmarks in the Hotel Zone and, undoubtedly, the best known RIU property in Cancun due to its distinctive architecture. The hotel now returns to the market as an entirely new product, "meticulously designed to surprise and exceed the expectations of every traveler." Among the many new features, the inclusion of the Elite Club, stands out, offering an products...