Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Launches SPG Pro
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) has expanded its customer loyalty program with the debut of SPG Pro, an “all-new, comprehensive loyalty program for meeting and travel professionals.” Set to debut in October, the new program will offer meeting and travel professionals SPG elite status, upgrades and Starpoints for B2B business booked at any of Starwood’s nearly 1,200 properties around the world. Plus going forward, any SPG member who books a group stay, event or corporate business meeting, regardless of if they are a travel professional or not, will earn Starpoints and status for...
RIU Expands In Aruba
RIU Hotels & Resorts will open its second hotel on Aruba on Oct. 11 – the luxury Riu Palace Antillas. The new resort, located next to the Riu Palace Aruba right on Palm Beach, will be the first on the island exclusively for those over 18 to offer all-inclusive 24-hour service. Guests will be able to enjoy the RIU All Inclusive 24-hour program, as well as luxury services only available at the Riu Palace Adults Only hotels, such as a welcome glass of cava, concierge service, 24-hour room service and free WiFi throughout the hotel. The modern interior design of the Riu Palace...
‘Into The Nights’ With IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched an “Into the Nights” promotion offering IHG Rewards Club members their choice of IHG Rewards Club bonus points, bonus airline miles or free nights at any IHG-branded hotel anywhere in the world. Registration for the Into the Nights promotion begins on Sept. 4 here. Once registered for the promotion, members will receive personalized offers and begin earning rewards when they stay at any IHG-branded hotel by Dec. 31. Participating property brands include InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels &...
Sandals Invites Agents To ‘Unveiling’ Events
Sandals Resorts International is inviting agents to attend one of three “The Closer You Look, The Better We Look” Unveiling events in Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto this fall. The events offer comprehensive product updates – including the successful launch of Sandals LaSource Grenada, which has set the new group standard for the resort chain, and details on the highly anticipated Sandals Barbados which opens in January – as well as effective selling tips and techniques. Agents will have a chance to meet Sandals chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart, CEO Adam Stewart, general...
Cosmo Hotel Goes Green In Hong Kong
Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong has launched a green floor for guests looking for an eco-friendly stay. All guestrooms located on the floor are fully stocked with a fine range of natural in-room amenities. Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is also one of the few certified green hotels in Hong Kong to have implemented an 100% indoor smoke-free policy in the entire hotel property. Travellers are now offered an 18% discount when they book for a minimum 2 nights stay for Cosmo’s Green Room through http://www.cosmohotel.com.hk or up to 28% off for 30 days advance booking. Being a certified green hotel, the...
Choice Expands National Sales Team
Choice Hotels Canada has announced five appointments to its sales team. The move reflects the company's commitment to providing industry-leading support to its franchisees. Tim Oldfield, managing director, Choice Hotels Canada, said: “We're optimizing our resources and adding new sales managers to our team to ensure that current and prospective clients find us easy to do business with." Building on recent momentum in the system, including 11 new hotel openings in 2014 and renovations at over 60 hotels, Choice has made significant investments, including the expansion of its sales...
Spa Month At Velas Resorts
Velas Resorts on Mexico's Pacific Coast are celebrating "Spa Month" this September by showcasing a selection of special treatments for $99 each at their destination spas -- a savings of up to 50%. Throughout the month, guests are invited to indulge in popular treatments ranging from face and head acupressure to a unique Honey Exfoliation Scrub. Participating resorts include Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Casa Velas' special menu includes the Honey Exfoliation Scrub (50 min), which uses honey crystals to remove dead cells and impurities...
An Instant Rebate From Sunquest
Sunquest is offering a $200 per couple instant rebate on all Parnassus Resorts packages. The offer is effective immediately and available for a limited time, It's valid on all new bookings made between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3, 2014, and applies to any departure date, from any Canadian gateway and for any length of stay at either the Great Parnassus Resort & Spa or the Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa. Both located in Cancun, the Great Parnassus Resort & Spa offers something for adults and kids alike. For kids there’s a waterpark, mini-golf and movie theatre, but there’s...