Hotels & Resorts
END OF AN ALLIANCE
Kempinski Hotels and Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts have mutually agreed to bring the companies\' 25-year relationship to a close. Following a progressive phase out which began in 2012, both parties will from now on promote their businesses separately. This will allow Leela to further consolidate its sales and marketing network independently, while facilitating Kempinski Hotels\' direct penetration into the important Indian market. Reto Wittwer, president & CEO of Kempinski Hotels, said: \"We are proud of the rewarding relationship which Kempinski Hotels and The Leela Palaces, Hotels and...
COLONY CLUB MAKES IT NEW
Elegant Hotels Group\'s west coast Barbados resort Colony Club unveils its new look today (Oct. 1, 2013). Already one of the Platinum Coast\'s finest traditional properties, the Colonial-style resort will enhance its tasteful look and feel with modern updates while maintaining its Bajan plantation home feel. The new concept focuses on relaxation, restoring mind and body, healthy eating, togetherness and minimizing impact on the local environment. Muted decor, soft lighting, natural wood and earthy tones convey the old-world feel, accentuated by vivid color. Sunil Chatrani, CEO of Elegant...
KEMPINSKI SET FOR AFRICAN EXPANSION
Kempinski Hotels has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels in Africa. With two new properties opened in Kenya this year, Kempinski looks to add five more hotels to its African portfolio in the next year. Upcoming openings in Africa in 2014 include the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana and the Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski in Cairo, Egypt set to open early in the year, as well as a newly signed hotel and golf resort in the future capital of Equatorial Guinea, Oyala. Additional plans are moving forward to open hotels in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo...
AQUA APPOINTMENTS
Aqua Hospitality has announced several appointments in its sales and marketing departments. Justin Nakaahiki has been appointed senior marketing manager. Nakaahiki will facilitate advertising, sponsorships, promotions and other traditional marketing efforts. Most recently, Nakaahiki was Aqua’s marketing manager. In another move, Peter Sheehan has been appointed contract sales manager. Most recently, he was assistant contract sales manager. He will be responsible for wholesale contracting for US Domestic, International, Asia and also assist with site inspections, fam tours and other sales...
\’BARGAIN\’ DESTINATIONS IDEAL FOR FALL TRAVEL
Fall has arrived and for those with travel on their mind, the experts at Hotels.com have used their newest Hotel Price Index (HPI) to handpick a list of interesting destinations with the highest average nightly rate decreases -- 12% to 32% -- allowing travellers to get the most value out of their travel budget. “Choosing a destination solely based on the lowest price isn’t always the best route to take as you may not have the experience you were looking for,” says Taylor Cole of Hotels.com. “With the HPI, travellers can locate cities with significant rate decreases, meaning they...
HOTELTONIGHT EXPANDS IN CANADA
HotelTonight, an-demand mobile booking app, has expanded further in Canada with new last-minute hotel offerings in Whistler and Victoria, BC (coming next week). With these two new destinations HotelTonight now serves six markets in Canada -- Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria. Notable hotel partners include: Calgary: Hotel Arts, Kensington Riverside Inn, Westin Calgary; Montreal: Hotel Nelligan, Le St Sulpice, Le Crystal; Toronto: Thompson Toronto, Cosmopolitan Toronto, The Omni King Edward; Vancouver: Fairmont Pacific Rim, OPUS Hotel, L\'Hermitage Hotel;...
COURTYARD HOTEL SET TO OPEN IN MONTREAL
Courtyard by Marriott is rolling out its lobby and room design in Montreal. This is the newest Courtyard in the area featuring the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space. Along with media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is suited for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings. Scheduled to open Sept. 26, the 212-room Courtyard Montreal Downtown/Centre-Ville also offers a room design that “helps guests stay connected, productive and comfortable. Each room features room-to-ceiling windows, plush...
EARN MORE WITH HOLIDAY HOUSE, SANDALS
Holiday House has increased commission on all Sandals Resorts bookings to 13%. Valid on all new bookings going forward, the 13% commission applies to the following Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple resorts and must be booked through Holiday House. Participating resorts: Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa; Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa; Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas; Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island; Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort; Sandals Halcyon Beach St. Lucia; Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia; Sandals Grande...