Hotels & Resorts
Get A Free Charge At The St. Regis
Drivers of electric cars now have a new reason to stay in downtown Vancouver. The St. Regis Hotel is rewarding those drivers with the offer of free battery charging at two newly installed high-speed stations. They will also get free secure underground parking during their stay. With car companies releasing more EV models every year and rental companies adding more to their fleets, this offer is a great incentive for visitors to rent and try an electric vehicle during their Vancouver stay. The St. Regis also offers fully digital in-room entertainment, docking stations for laptops...
It Couldn’t Happen To A Nicer Marketer
Best Western International's senior vice-president of marketing and sales, Dorothy Dowling has been named to the 2014 Direct Marketing News Marketing Hall of Femme -- an award that celebrates the most influential women in marketing and see her joining an exclusive group of the marketing industry's most powerful marketing leaders. Dowling was inducted to the Marketing Hall of Femme's 2014 class along with marketing heads from brands including American Red Cross, Dell Inc., the National Hockey League, and The Home Depot, among others. Dowling is a widely respected travel industry...
AMResorts Launches Giveaway For Canadian Agents
To reinforce its investment in the Canadian travel agent community, AMResorts, with Air Canada Vacations, is launching a special giveaway for agents booking at Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa or Sunscape Sabor Cozumel. Every package booking (air and hotel) made earns the travel agent a chance to win 100,000 Air Canada Aeroplan miles. Additionally, every package booking will also enter the agent for a chance to win one of two 7-night stays at Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa or Sunscape Sabor Cozumel. To qualify, agents must register their Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa and Sunscape...
Eaton Chelsea Turns Out For Earth Hour
For the seventh year in a row, the Eaton Chelsea, Toronto will "go dark" for Earth Hour -- the global climate change awareness initiative which takes place on Sat., March 29, 2014. In addition to going dark, the Eaton Chelsea Toronto will further demonstrate its commitment to the environment by providing guests with a host of energy-saving service offerings to choose from during their stay that range from creative dining options to family-friendly activities. To support Earth Hour, the hotel will: Turn off signature signage and non-essential lighting Host a candle light dinner...
Fairmont Gives Peace A Chance
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1969 Bed-in for Peace, The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in downtown Montreal will host the international touring exhibition, GIVE PEACE A CHANCE: John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-in for Peace featuring unpublished images from the archives of Gerry Deiter. Deiter was the only photo journalist to cover the entire eight days of the bed-in while on assignment for Life magazine. The exhibit, packed with eight days of special events for the whole family, opens on May 26 and runs through June 2. Admission is free and...
Velas Resorts Expands Agent Incentive Program
Velas Resorts, which has four luxury all-inclusive properties in the Vallarta-Nayarit and Riviera Maya areas of Mexico, has launched an expanded incentive bonus program for travel agents. Called Velas Resorts Experts, it brings with it generous bonuses for each reservation booked at one or more resorts, video lessons on resort facilities and services, fam trips, and soon to come, webinars. Bonuses can range up to $75 per reservation with a super bonus opportunity of $250. This is in addition to the commission earned for booking these ultra-luxury resorts. Both new agents to the...
Sandals Set To Host Wedding Webinars
Sandals Resorts International has launched a new webinar exclusively for travel agents focusing on wedding celebrations at Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts in Jamaica and Antigua. During the webinar, agents will learn more about the Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts wedding offerings and inclusions, as well as find out why these resorts are known throughout the Caribbean as the most laid back, charming and intimate beach resorts for couples, singles and families. The webinar will also give agents recommendations on how to best position these resorts in a competitive marketplace and review...
Cabana Bay Unveils A First
Universal Orlando Resort reports that the world’s first Jack LaLanne-branded fitness centre will be located at its Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Orlando’s new moderate- and value-priced property, opening March 31. The Jack LaLanne Fitness Center will complement the retro theming of Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort while paying homage to LaLanne, a pioneer of personal training and a television celebrity on “The Jack LaLanne Show” – a fitness program that was iconic during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. From LaLanne memorabilia – including photos, trophies,...