Hotels & Resorts
A RENOVATION WITH STYLE
Aqua Hospitality has unveiled the newly renovated Park Shore Waikiki following its $10.7 million enhancement program. Elizabeth Churchill, senior vice president of sales and marketing, said: \"This historic property has been completely transformed into a chic getaway that caters to the needs of today\'s traveller. The hotel is modern and relaxed, perfectly complementing its idyllic location across from the famous white sands of Waikiki Beach.\" To launch the property, Aqua has tapped into the hotel\'s fun and stylish personality to generate buzz and engage its customers across a multitude...
CLUB MED OPENS GUILIN
Club Med recently celebrated the grand opening of its second resort in China -- the Club Med Guilin. The new resort is surrounded by the karst peaks of Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang Region of southern China. The 46-hectare estate is set within a modern sculpture park and features several first-ever innovations for Club Med globally. Guests staying at the property can discover the pleasure and convenience of combining relaxation, nature enjoyment, gourmet dining, outdoor activities and sports, family fun and evening entertainment -- in one premium all-inclusive holiday package. It has 330...
HEY, BIG SPENDER
Who are the world\'s biggest spenders on travel? Well, according to Hotels.com, it\'s the Chinese. In its second annual Chinses International Travel Monitor (CITM), Hotels.com reports that China has overtaken the U.S. and Germany as the world\'s biggest spenders on travel, with Chinese travellers spending $102 billion on international travel in 2012, an increase of over 40% compared to 2011. In its survey of over 3,000 Chinese international travellers and more than 1,500 hoteliers around the world, the Hotels.com report found 75% of global hoteliers say Chinese travellers now account for up...
FALL SAVINGS FROM STARWOOD
This fall, Starwood Hotels\' Specialty Select Brands -- which include Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element Hotels -- are offering 10% off stays booked through Aug. 23, for stays through Sept. 29. Brian McGuinness, senior vice-president of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood, observed: \"The fall is a busy travel time and we are thrilled to offer our guests this special savings. By participating in this offer, travellers will enjoy an authentic, memorable experience enhanced by the hospitality of our Four Points, Aloft, and Element hotels.\" There are 29 Specialty Select Brand hotels...
CATHAY PARTNERS WITH THE LANGHAM, HONG KONG
Cathay Pacific and renowned hotel The Langham, Hong Kong have joined forces to launch a new inflight menu promotion featuring dishes inspired by T’ang Court, the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant at The Langham. The special promotional menu is being served to passengers in First Class, Business Class and Premium Economy Class onboard selected Cathay Pacific flights departing from Hong Kong. A total of 16 dishes designed by Chef Kwong Wai-keung have been introduced on Cathay menus through the end of October on the majority of flights departing from Hong Kong. Signature dishes from the...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2013 HAC AWARDS
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is now accepting entries for the 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence. In its 10th year, the Hall of Fame Awards program continues the association’s tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry. The awards program recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following divisions: !!! The Humanitarian Award: Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate...
OCCIDENTAL GRAND PAPAGAYO GOES ‘ADULTS ONLY’
Occidental Hotels & Resorts reports that beginning Nov. 1 the Occidental Grand Papagayo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica will convert to an “Adults Only” resort. As the second Occidental property (the other is the Royal Hideaway Playacar) to adopt this concept, the Grand Papagayo will be the first adults only hotel in Costa Rica to offer couples and adults over 18 an ideal place relax and enjoy a romantic vacation. Sitting at the foot of the cliffs on Culebra Bay in the Gulf of Papagayo, the Occidental Grand Papagayo is an all-inclusive resort with breathtaking cliff views, natural tropical...
ST. REGIS OFFERS CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE
Vancouver is in the midst of a Craft Beer Revolution and the St. Regis Hotel has partnered with Vancouver Brewery Tours (http://vancouverbrewerytours.com) to offer the city’s first Craft Beer Experience hotel package. Combining a night at the St. Regis with a fully escorted tour of Vancouver breweries, this package is a great way to experience Vancouver’s exploding craft beer culture. The tour is led by the experts at Vancouver Brewery Tours and includes visits to three Vancouver craft breweries with plenty of information and sampling opportunities along the way. The itinerary will be...