Hotels & Resorts
Club Med launches Facebook page for agents
Club Med Canada has launched an English Facebook page for travel agents, following the successful launch of a French version last year. According to officials, the objective is simple: to communicate in real time, quickly and briefly key information for travel professionals. This includes tips, and sales and communication opportunities for customers and prospects. Clubmedagents.ca remains the reference in finding promotions, marketing tools and the novelties of Club Med’s products. To find out more, go on http://www.clubmedagents.ca and https://www.facebook.com/clubmed.english...
Choice inks partnership with Maplewood
Choice Hotels International has partnered with Maplewood Hotels & Resorts to develop new Cambria Suites properties in Canada. Maplewood is a joint venture between Driftwood Hospitality Management and Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. “The lodging sector in Canada is experiencing momentous growth, making it the ideal market to bring the Cambria Suites brand to key locations,” said Carlos Rodriguez, Driftwood’s executive vice-president. “Through our strategic partnership with Pacrim, Maplewood is perfectly poised to introduce Cambria Suites to today’s Canadian traveller...
Sandals LaSource Grenada opens in grand style
Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa recently opened its doors to rave reviews from guests, travel agents and locals of Grenada. According to officials, the resort, which boasts 225 rooms and suites, has taken the Luxury Included concept to higher levels of sophistication. Featuring Sandals’ most elaborate accommodations to date, lavish amenities and world renowned service, couples are invited to experience the unspoiled and exotic destination of Grenada in true VIP fashion. “This represents the most magnificent architecture we have ever created made possible by the...
Moon Palace completes upgrade
Mexico’s Palace Resorts -- which has five-star, all-inclusive resorts -- has unveiled the latest enhancement to the brand’s signature property, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. Comprised of three luxurious sections – Moon Grand, Sunrise and Nizuc – Moon Palace has completed a US$22 million renovation of the Nizuc section, which includes 120 newly renovated guest rooms, the main lobby, swimming pool, food and beverage outlets, gymnasium, beauty salon, and Tortugas Ballroom. Nizuc’s new lobby offers a “totally unique and ambitious concept of modern minimal glamour. As...
Limited time savings at Sheraton Centre, Westin Harbour
The Sheraton Centre and The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto are offering exclusive savings with a limited time offer on stays this February and March, ideal for clients looking to get away for Valentine’s Day or with the kids for Family Day and March Break. The Sheraton Centre and The Westin Harbour Castle are offering a rate starting from $129 per night for select dates in February and March. To enjoy these savings guests must book by Jan. 29. This special offer can be booked by calling 1-866-716-8101 and mentioning the FMHOT rate plan or visiting http://www.sheratontoronto.com for...
Sandals helps make getting engaged easy
Sandals Resorts is helping couples get engaged with ease with its new “Soon to Moon” engagement concierge service. As a known expert in destination weddings, honeymoons, and WeddingMoons, Sandals Resorts is now offering a service that helps couples customize the special moment that begins the journey to marriage. Sandals is making it easier than ever to turn a Caribbean vacation into a very special “engagementcation.” The Soon to Moon service offers the assistance of a concierge, who will help couples bring their wildest proposal dreams to life. No request is too big or too...
Toronto’s Trump hotel gets Five-Star rating
The Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto has been awarded a Five-Star rating from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2014, recognizing the property’s exceptional service and world-class amenities. The announcement comes as Trump Toronto enters its second full year of operation. “It is an honour to be one of the first hotels in Toronto to receive this prestigious industry award,” said general manager Mickael C. Damelincourt. “Trump Toronto is the new face of luxury, thanks to the energetic and dedicated service of our team. We are incredibly proud and share this...
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...