Hotels & Resorts
Delta’s Flagship Hotel Open for Business in Toronto
Delta Hotels and Resorts officially opened its new flagship property yesterday (Nov. 27) – the Delta Toronto hotel in downtown Toronto, the first four-star, full service hotel to be built in the city in over two decades. Designed to exceed the evolving expectations of the modern traveller, Delta Toronto is the flagship brand standard for Delta’s growing portfolio of hotels and resorts across Canada. From coast to coast, Delta is introducing new designs, new hotels and innovative use of technologies that engage guests in ways one would expect from Canada’s leading, four-star...
A Club Med Contest for Agents
As part of its B2B campaign “Thank you by Club Med” dedicated to travel agents, Club Med has launched a contest to win a stay for two adults at Club Med. To participate, agents must prove by Dec. 14 that they are subscribed to the web site dedicated to travel agents – clubmedagents.ca – as well as on the Facebook page for them: facebook/english.clubmed. The winner will be drawn from all participants on Dec....
Sandals Rocks
With an aura more befitting rock stars than hoteliers, Sandals rolled into to Toronto last night (Wednesday) at the end of a “world tour” designed to bring its message of love to travel agents. The Toronto stop was the culmination of “Unveilings 2014,” an annual tour of the trade that now calls in multiple cities in the US, UK and Canada. Halifax and Ottawa were also among the tours dates this year. With local colour provided by the mascot and cheerleaders of the currently high-flying Toronto Raptors basketball team (see photo), and a crowd of close to 500 travel agents and...
Palace Resorts Launches PRO Specialist Program
Palace Resorts – which has five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is inviting Canadian travel agents to become part of its PRO Specialist program. The program enables travel professionals to earn different levels of benefits based on their bookings. When agents become PRO, they receive access to marketing tools and an digital interactive educational source that allow them to learn about the resorts and key amenities. PRO members can maximize their business efforts by taking advantage of program inclusions, such as educational events, personalized marketing...
Le Westin Resort, Tremblant Reno Complete
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Station Mont Tremblant have announced the completion and unveiling of the final phase of the all-encompassing renovation master plan at Le Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant. The hotel, located in the heart of Tremblant’s pedestrian village, features a complete redesign of the hotel’s interior including the 122 spacious guest rooms and more than 4,090 square feet of meeting space with the latest technology. Additional enhancements include a re-designed lobby and front desk featuring a living green wall, as well as the new Gypsy Restaurant...
Hilton Expands in Colombia
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Fideicomiso Santa Marta Hotel to operate a new build Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the Caribbean port city of Santa Marta, Colombia. Scheduled to open in 2017, this new Hilton Santa Marta hotel represents the company’s 14th hotel project in Colombia, including its portfolio of seven existing operating hotels and seven currently under development. Located on one of the most sought after beach sites in Santa Marta, the beachfront Hilton Santa Marta will form part of the Irotama mixed-use complex in the Bello Horizonte...
Azul Fives to Debut $40 million Expansion in January
Azul Hotels by Karisma has announced a $40 million expansion of the Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma in Playa del Carmen. The expansion of Azul Fives Hotel, scheduled for completion in January, will include an Essence Section featuring 64 luxuriously appointed suites and The Fives Plaza with three gourmet restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, and a gym. “Azul Fives Hotel has become a favourite destination of visitors and our decision to expand was a direct response to an increasing demand for one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, personalized service and unique experiences,” said...
Salute! Sandals, Mondavi Ink Wine Deal
As it continues to evolve the all-inclusive concept, Sandals Resorts announced a new partnership with Robert Mondavi wines yesterday at a special by-invitation-only luncheon in New York City. Sandals CEO Adam Stewart (pictured, on the left, with Dana Douglas Andrus of Robert Mondavi Winery) said the partnership is a five-year deal and features six varietals of wine from the California winemaker. “I don't think we could have found a better partner or product for our guests,” said Stewart at the lunch featuring cuisine off Sandals' own Discovery Dining menus, including the new...