Hotels & Resorts
KONG CONTINUES TO LEAD BW
Best Western International has announced that its president and CEO, David Kong will continue to lead the brand through 2018. That announcement comes just after Kong received the Stephen W. Brener Lodging Hospitality Silver Plate Award during the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. The award recognized Kong for his contributions to the resurgence of the Best Western brand and to the hospitality industry. In accepting the award, Kong said: "I am gratified to accept this award on behalf of the entire Best Western family and our more than 4,000 hotels around the world....
LANGHAM MAKES ITS ENTRANCE
When the Langham Hospitality Group officially launches the Eaton Chelsea Toronto on July1, 2013, it will mark the occasion with several special offers. To begin with the Eaton Chelsea Toronto will be featuring a special rate of $139 per night and guests will also have a chance to earn double miles from Aeroplan Canada. They'll be able to earn 500 miles per night up to 1,500 miles per stay. The Aeroplan offer marks the first time that guests at the Eaton Chelsea, Toronto will be able to earn Aeroplan miles on a nightly basis rather than for each stay. Brett Butcher, CEO of Langham Hospitality...
SOMETHING NEW FROM CLUB MED
Club Med is introducing a new concept this winter that will see it featuring one ski resort each week with special pricing that will start from $2,580. The offer will be available between Jan. 19 and March 30, 2014. Five ski resorts will be featured in the program -- Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Val d'Isere, Peisey-Vallandry, Tignes, La Plagne 2100. The packages include return flights from Montreal to Geneva with Air Canada, transfers, accommodations, and the whole Club Med all-inclusive package. Carolyne Doyon, Club Med Canada's vice-president, said: "We are very happy to enter the French Alps...
JOLLY BEACH A LIFESAVER
Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort & Spa is marking summer with a 50% Off LifeSaver Vacation offer for families. "Antigua's best beach by a mile, an extensive program of activities and entertainment and a range of dining choices make the resort the perfect choice for a relaxed, fun-in-the-sun family getaway," it says. LifeSaver Vacation all-inclusive rates start at US$221 per room, per night based on double occupancy for bookings made through Aug. 31 and travel through Dec. 20, with no minimum stay requirement. Kids three to 11 years old stay for US$66 per night sharing with two adults and children...
SKYLINE INTRODUCES PRISM PRIDE PACKAGES
Skyline Hotels & Resorts properties The King Edward, Pantages and Cosmopolitan Hotels, in partnership with PRISM Toronto have the hottest ticket in town for Toronto Pride. Travellers booking a "Pride Package"with any of the three properties will receive one all access pass per adult to PRISM Toronto Pride events. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Skyline Hotels are a short walk or subway ride away from the parade, street fair and all the action. Along with being the only hotels to offer PRISM Pride packages, Pantages Hotel is the official welcome centre for PRISM, open June 27-29....
WESTIN BAYSHORE OFFERS $1 PARKING
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has a variety of appealing overnight packages for couples and families this summer. With the special "Enjoy $1 Parking"package, valet parking leaves guests free to simply enjoy, unwind and relax. Rates start at $151, which includes the daily valet parking fee for just $1. This is a $40 added value. Book online at http://www.westin.com/bayshore , or call 1-866-716-8101 and mention rate plan PARK1. The Westin Bayshore also offers an "Escape to Vancouver This Summer"package which includes a stay in a Harbour View guest room, daily $25 food and beverage credit in...
AMRESORTS APPOINTS WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE
AMResorts now has representation in Western Canada, having retained Carlo Trinidad. "Carlo is an accomplished, driven professional with over 20 years of impressive success in sales, revenue management and customer service. His background includes over 13 years with Transat Tours Canada having started as a supervisor of the reservation team, advancing to product buying, as well as product trainer for the group, then excelling to manager of product and yield management,"AMResorts says. He most recently was regional director of sales for Western Canada and was responsible for a team of more than...
AN INSIDER’S VIEW
The W Montreal is giving its guests an "insider's" look at Montreal this summer. The hotel is offering personalized, custom experiences with recommendations on the latest gallery exhibits, up and coming bar openings, unique fashion boutiques and all that the city has to offer with tips from the W Insider. The Insider package offers three options to choose from during your stay. Guests can choose to enjoy a Foodie, Shopping or Design experience while in Montreal: The Foodie experience gives access to the best and trendiest restaurants and bars in the city with a Cidre de glace with homemade...