Hotels & Resorts
Meliá expands its portfolio in China
Meliá Hotels International will open two hotels in Zhengzhou, China. Innside by Meliá will open in June 2015, and Meliá Zhengzhou will open its doors in January 2016. Zhengzhou, the capital and largest city of Henan province in north-central China, is the political, economic, and technological hub of the province. A complex of buildings located in the new business district of Zhengzhou features one for the Innside hotel and the other two devoted to the Meliá hotel. Together, they will bring 933 rooms and MICE facilities, including one grand ballroom for over 900 people and other...
Trillium House completes extensive renovation
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain has completed an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation. The resort now offers fully refurbished guest rooms and public areas offering the full suite of Westin signature amenities. Located adjacent to the slopes of Blue Mountain about two hours northwest of Toronto, the Westin Trillium House features 224 newly renovated rooms, all with ski-in ski-out access to the slopes. The refresh to the resort is done to reflect the Westin brand and the focus on well-being. All rooms have been renovated and feature the Westin Heavenly Bed and now...
Moon Dance has ‘Wine and Dine’ Valentine’s special
Jamaica’s Moon Dance Cliffs, situated on the picturesque oceanfront Cliffs of Negril, has introduced a Valentine’s special. Travellers booking a three-night stay between Feb. 8 and Feb. 17 will receive a private romantic dinner (valued at $168) free of charge during their stay with the resort’s limited-time “Wine and Dine your Valentine” offer, commissionable to agents at 10%. Availability is...
Mexico’s Velas Resorts targets Canada
Mexico’s Velas Resorts is on a mission. Three of the hotel company’s top executives were in Toronto Wednesday to meet with the Canadian travel trade and get the message out that Velas -- which has four resorts that include the Velas Vallarta, Casa Velas, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya and the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit -- wants more Canadian business. And Juan Vela Ruiz, vice-president and co-founder of Velas Resorts, also made it abundantly clear that the quartet of luxury, all-inclusive resorts offer Canadian vacationers something a little different in a Mexico holiday --...
Sunset to rebrand Jamaica Grande
The Sunset Resort Group is rebranding the Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios to the Jamaica Grande Resort. While remaining under current ownership, the decision allows the Jamaica Grande to reposition itself as a resort hotel that “encompasses the true soul of Jamaica-casual, fun and authentic.” Details about refurbishments and service upgrades will be announced in the coming...
Occidental now has dedicated wedding call centre
To better serve the valued bridal market, Occidental Hotels & Resorts has partnered with ASK ME, a company specialized in travel industry call centres to provide a private label call centre, allowing direct access to Occidental’s expert team of event co-ordinators. “We have always maintained a commitment to making the wedding planning process as seamless as possible for our guests,” said Richard Rodriguez, vice-president of sales & marketing, Occidental Hotels & Resorts. “With the introduction of the dedicated wedding call centre and our new relationship with ASK...
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa to open April 17
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ newest property, the 289-room Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa, opens on April 17 in Lhasa, Tibet, the city encircled by Himalayan mountains, glaciers and desert-like landscapes, and set on a plateau soaring 3,650 metres above sea level. The Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa will be a luxurious home base for those wishing to explore dramatic scenery and some of the world’s most culturally significant Buddhist sites, including World Heritage Sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka Palace. The hotel is located within walking...
Westin opens first Dominican Republic property
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has debuted its Westin brand in the Dominican Republic. Owned and developed by Grupo Puntacana, The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club boasts an ideal location within the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club property. The newly constructed hotel offers 200 rooms and suites with ocean views, as well as direct beach access, two dining experiences and access to Puntacana Resort & Club’s world-class facilities. It is the newest resort to join the Westin brand’s rapidly expanding resorts portfolio, which now boasts more than 50 resorts...