Hotels & Resorts
KICK BACK WITH HARD ROCK
The Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and Aventura Palace -- soon to be rebranded as Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in late 2013 -- are inviting travellers to kick back, relax and save with the exclusive Instant Savings offer. Guests staying at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta for three or more nights will be eligible to save up to $595 when booking now through June 30, 2013, for travel now through Dec. 23, 2013. Guests staying at Aventura Palace for three or more nights will be eligible to save up to $700 when booking now through June 30, 2013 for travel now through Aug. 5, 2013. Check it out at either...
ABU DHABI DUO
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel for Abu Dhabi, UAE. The hotel, currently known as Abu Dhabi Al Maqta, will rebrand and re-open as Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand in Summer 2013. The 281-room conversion property is a stunning, curved glass landmark in the capital, conveniently close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and in the heart of the city's new Capital District. The hotel features a wide range of quality, spacious accommodations, from classic and deluxe rooms as well as junior to presidential...
WOOF WOOF WOOF
That's the kind of warm welcome that guests will receive at Edmonton's Fairmont Hotel Macdonald which just checked-in its newest permanent resident -- a five-year-old female Golden Labrador Retriever named Smudge. And with her arrival, the hotel becomes the first in Edmonto to employ a Canine Ambassador, joining eleven other Fairmont hotels that have implemented the program -- and the response from guests has been overwhelming. Smudge and her owner arrived at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald from the Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland where she gained plenty of experience as Canine Ambassador (...
FOURTH FREE AT GLACIER
Glacier Bay Lodge on pristine Glacier Bay, Alaska sits next to Bartlett Cove, and has outstanding views of a stunning national park setting. It is now offering an all-inclusive package that includes a fourth night free accommodations, based on double occupancy. The package includes the Glacier Bay day tour with lunch, dinner on night of arrival, breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner for three days and a breakfast buffet on the day of check-out. Also included is the use of lodge bicycles and fishing poles during the ástay, plus transfers from Gustavus Airport to/from lodge. The offer is...
MOBILE APP FOR PALACE
Palace Resorts -- which has luxury, all-inclusive resort accommodations on Mexico's Caribbean coast -- has developed its first official mobile phone application, enabling a better acquaintance between guests and the brand's $1,500 Resort Credit promotion. The easy to navigate application offers details on some promotions that are being offered at Palace Resorts, as well as a summary of current events taking place at each of the brand's seven properties, allowing guests to make informed choices regarding their vacation experiences. The customized mobile app is now available as a free download...
NEW LOOK ONLINE
Coast Hotels of Vancouver has just released a new brand identity, and has incorporated that in its revised website. The site, at http://www.coasthotels.com, highlights the new look and feel of the brand and provides enriched functionality such as a streamlined booking process. The site also offers an improved Coast Rewards loyalty member dashboard, and a revised availability calendar. Use of responsive design was employed to deliver a strong guest experience across platforms from desktop to tablet to smartphone. Another feature on the site is the local guides and events calendars for each...
ARTSY WEEKEND DEAL
More than 500 guests are expected to descend on Painter's Lodge and April Point Resort & Spa May 25 to 26 to speak and interact with BC's premiere artists at the annual Painters at Painter's event this year. Artists give demos, participate in panel discussions and create works in the resort's gardens, giving people a rare op to watch and learn from the masters. A Weekend Package is $299, including accommodations on Friday and Saturday night, a brunch, entry to two galleries, admission to panel discussions, all artist presentations and more. Day passes are also available. Go to...
TAKING THE CHALLENGE
In an effort to promote conservation of the Caribbean's natural habitat, the president of the Sandals Foundation and CEO of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, attended the Caribbean Summit of Political and Business Leaders in the British Virgin Islands recently. Hosted by CEO and Founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson, British Virgin Islands Premier, Orlando Smith, and Prime Minister of Grenada, Keith Mitchell, delegations from nine Caribbean countries joined representatives from resort companies, cruise lines, the World Bank, United Nations, foundations and environmental...