Hotels & Resorts
Club Med opening first-ever agency in Toronto
Club Med is opening a second Canadian agency, this time in the heart of downtown Toronto. Located at 361 Queen St. W., this exciting development comes two years after the successful inauguration of the Club Med Montréal agency and the launch of Club Med Québec Charlevoix, marking the brand's commitment to offering exceptional service and experiences to its growing Canadian clientele. About the agency The agency welcomes and engages adults and children, even offering a virtual reality experience that invites customers to explore Club Med resorts around the world before deciding...
RIU, Sunwing host agency partners for some festive cheer, look ahead to 2024
Good friends. Good food. Good news. It was all on the menu this week as Sunwing and RIU Hotels & Resorts teamed up for their annual Festive Luncheon for their travel advisor partners. Hosted at the Arlington Estate in Vaughan, Ontario, the Nov. 29 event has been held for more than a decade as a way that Sunwing and RIU can recognize their VIP agency partners and the support they’ve given the two companies over the past year, along with providing an opportunity for both firms to update advisors on new developments. For RIU Hotels & Resorts, 2023 has been a...
Iberostar offering exclusive wedding promotions for 2024
Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is offering a range of exclusive wedding promotions available for its properties in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. And travel agents can benefit from double points when booking accommodations on Iberostar’s Star Agents program and a 15% enhanced commission on wedding day events. The company notes that recent trends indicate that 2024 will be a strong year for select Caribbean destinations. The Dominican Republic, for example, is on track to bring in 10 million visitors by the end of 2023. Mexico and Jamaica are also demonstrating robust...
Wyndham Alltra Vallarta reveals swanky upgrades
Playa Hotels & Resorts recently completed extensive renovations at the newly renamed Wyndham Alltra Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Drawing inspiration from ancient Huichol culture, the resort enhancements showcase a vibrant transformation at the former Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit. A total of 159 rooms have been upgraded, including all Junior Suite Ocean Viewand Club Junior Suite Ocean View categories. Club level guests will appreciate the new and improved Alltra VIP Club which offers semi-private check-in and check-out service, concierge assistance, personalized...
Hideaway at Royalton in Montego Bay officially open
Blue Diamond Resorts has announced that the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only is now officially open and has welcomed its first guests. Situated in the heart of Montego Bay, Jamaica, this adults-only oceanfront resort features 352 modern accommodations, twelve diverse dining options, pristine pools, a private islet, and endless entertainment, further bolstering Blue Diamond Resorts' presence in Jamaica with five distinct properties. Jordi Pelfort, President of Blue Diamond Resorts, said: “As we strive to offer tailored...
Beaches Resorts Welcomes The Elf On The Shelf Scout Elf
Holiday carols sung with sun-soaked cheer: that’s the sound of Scout Elf helpers heading South for the winter this year. Beaches Resorts ushers in the magic of the season with an irresistible invitation and “V.I.E.” butler-curated perks for everyone’s favourite Christmastime sidekick to hang their tiny hats and bask in a Caribbean winter wonderland. Joining festive forces with The Lumistella Company – the creators of the beloved annual family tradition The Elf on the Shelf – Beaches Resorts is rolling out the candy cane carpet for families and Scout Elf friends alike...
Expedia Group Unpacks The Trends For 2024
Expedia Group has unveiled Unpack ’24 -- a comprehensive look at what’s motivating travellers and where they’re going next year. Based on the company’s first-party travel data, plus a global consumer survey of 20,000 travellers, Unpack ’24 includes eight new travel trends for 2024, from top destinations to what’s next in travel tech. Jon Gieselman, President of Expedia Brands, said: “At Expedia Group, we have extensive first-party travel data that we use to enhance and curate experiences for our travellers across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. These insights shape our...
Fogo Island Inn Joins Relais & Châteaux
Fogo Island Inn has joined Relais & Châteaux, which is comprised of 580 hotels and restaurants around the world. In the Inn’s 10th year of operation, this partnership presents an opportunity to work closely with like-minded independent properties from around the world, each committed to championing place-specific hospitality. Fogo Island Inn, a community-owned social business, looks forward to learning from its fellow Relais & Châteaux members and sharing its experience in operating a place-based, regenerative enterprise that affects positive change in its...