Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Strengthens Presence in Indonesia
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage an all-suite beachfront resort in Bali, Indonesia. Scheduled to commence operation as Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali by December, it is currently the Regent Bali. The addition to Fairmont’s portfolio comes ahead of the opening of Fairmont Jakarta early next year, and a second Fairmont property planned for Bali in 2016. Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali is located along 200 metres of Sanur’s pristine golden beach on the southern part of the island. Set amid four hectares of lush tropical gardens, it is 25 minutes from the Ngurah Rai...
Rest For The Weary Traveller
A piece of news gleaned from the Visit Japan Travel Mart (VJTM) in Tokyo is that Japan is finally getting its first airport transit hotel. Royal Park Hotel The Haneda, Tokyo is conveniently situated at the international terminal of Haneda Airport. Offering 313 guestrooms, ranging from Single to Double, Suites and Premium floor rooms, the property also has six universal rooms catering to handicap travellers that come equipped with handrails, lower peep holes, etc. Rooms feature large storage spaces for luggage. There is also a dedicated floor for women that is only accessible via a...
Delta Opens New Hotel in Waterloo
The Delta Waterloo hotel in Waterloo, Ontario is now officially opened. Located in Ontario’s fourth largest urban area and a major centre for innovation, the hotel is the first four-star full-service hotel in UpTown Waterloo to serve the region’s growing business, research and technology communities. As part of the 14-acre Barrelyards community, the hotel brings a blend of modern design, elevated amenities and local flavours for today’s traveller amid UpTown Waterloo’s historic landmarks. Known for its exceptional architecture and world class think tanks, Waterloo is home to...
100 Hotels. 100 Days of Music
In celebration of its milestone 100th hotel opening early next year, Starwood's Aloft Hotels has launched 100 Days of Music: a global music initiative that will feature 100 artist performances at 100 Aloft hotels over the next 100 days. This worldwide tour will offer intimate, exclusive performances by some of the world’s hottest emerging artists as part of the brand’s popular live music series, Live at Aloft Hotels. 100 Days of Music debuted globally this week with special performance events by Better Than Ezra at Aloft Brooklyn and The Feeling at Aloft London Excel. “Our...
Transat Honoured By Palace
Transat Holidays has earned Palace Resort's Top Producer in Canada and Third Producer Worldwide awards, which were presented during a ceremony held at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Riviera Maya recently. Annick Guérard, general manager, Transat Tours Canada, said: “Transat Holidays has been working with Palace Resorts for many years, so we are particularly pleased to have been awarded this recognition, which truly represents the quality of our partnership. When our clients stay at a Palace resort, they always enjoy superior facilities and exceptional service. They are an...
Starwood Makes Latin America A Specialty
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is continuing its aggressive growth strategy in Latin America with significant gains across its Specialty Select Brands’ (SSB), Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft. Currently, Starwood operates 80 hotels in the region, with 17 additional properties under development and the company has just announced the appointment of Victor Vazquez to the role of vice-president, development and acquisitions for Latin America. Jorge Giannattasio, chief of operations and global initiatives for Latin America for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, said:...
Grand Pineapple Expands In Jamaica
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) will expand its Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts portfolio with the rebranding of Sandals Carlyle Inn to Grand Pineapple Montego Bay on Jan. 15, 2015. The 52-room Sandals Carlyle Inn was one of the company’s first acquisitions in 1981, going on to forge a reputation for offering warm and personal service from its quaint surroundings on Montego Bay’s famed ‘Hip Strip’ moments away from the city’s shopping, dining and nightlife. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman of Sandals Resorts International commented: “We’ve been planning this...
USVI Agent Special
Hotel Caravelle, a waterfront hotel in the US Virgin Islands, is offering special fam trip incentives to travel agents. Through Dec. 15, agents with a valid IATAN card enjoy a special $89 per room rate, a car rental with a rent-one-day, get-the-second-day-free offer, and buy-one, get-one free offers on tours and attractions. For information or to make a reservation, agents can call the hotel at 340-773-0687. Hotel Caravelle’s offer, in partnership with the St. Croix Hotel & Tourism Association, provides discounts and savings to qualified agents. Travel must be completed by...