Hotels & Resorts
Aqua Hospitality appointment
Aqua Hotels & Resorts, a division of Aqua Hospitality (http://www.aquahospitality.com), has announced the appointment of Evelyn Shiroma to the new position of director of Property Sales & Revenue for Aqua Waikiki Wave and Aqua Waikiki Pearl hotels. "Evelyn has been a valuable member of the Wave and Pearl teams since she came on board in 2006 as sales manager,"said Lynette Eastman, Area General Manager. "Her experience and professionalism have served us well and she continues to surpass our expectations. Her promotion is truly well deserved."In her new position, Shiroma is responsible for...
Bear’s Place has discounts through September
To celebrate its fifth year in business, Bears' Place Guest House on the Big Island is offering a 20% discount for stays of at least two weeks or 10% for one week until Sept. 28. This Kailua-Kona property is 10 minutes from beaches, golf and the Kona airport. Spacious ocean and garden view studios are furnished with a kitchenette or full kitchen, full bath, private lanai (balcony), cable TV, free WiFi, on-site parking, beach gear and laundry facilities. Daily rates range from $85-$125 per night....
Legoland opens first-ever Lego-themed hotel
In early April, LEGOLAND California Resort will open the world's first LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, near San Diego. The new hotel will feature 250 LEGO-themed guest rooms, with different floors dedicated to three popular LEGO lines: Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure. Rooms include two separate sleeping areas, with a queen-size bed for grown-ups, and a separate area for up to three kids, with a bunk bed, pull-out trundle bed and separate TV. The hotel features themed play areas, a buffet restaurant and heated swimming pool. Hotel guests receive entry to select LEGOLAND rides and attractions before...
Gansevoort Las Vegas to open in early 2014
Caesars Entertainment Corporation is teaming up with New York-based luxury hotel brand Gansevoort Hotel Group and nightlife impresario Victor Drai to launch a never before seen Las Vegas experience creating an intimate urban resort at the location of Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon. At the heart of the Strip on the prime corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road, Gansevoort Las Vegas is planned to open in early 2014. Following a US$185 million renovation, Gansevoort's will create the only intimate property among the Strip's towering skyscrapers. Gansevoort Las Vegas will feature 188 Parisian...
Bellstar Hotels honoured
Bellstar Hotels and Resorts recently won a number of prestigious industry awards, which continues to anchor the company as a leading resort development and management company in western Canada as it enters its 10th year of operation. Amongst those accolades is the Employer of Choice designation for 2013 by the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for exceptional human resources practices at all five of the company's in Canmore, AB. Bellstar was also named Resort Hospitality Business of the Year by the Vancouver Island Business Association for the Beach Club Resort; and it received the...
Westin Seattle finishes full makeover with Bistro
The Westin Seattle, an AAA Four Diamond downtown Seattle hotel, has announced the completion of its $35 million renovation project, with the opening of the Relish Burger Bistro, which opened March 1. The restaurant is the final piece of a complete makeover, transforming more than 42,000 square metres of hotel property. The renovation takes in 891 guestrooms, as well as corridors, lower lobby, main level and mezzanine levels -- plus the creation of an additional 1,250 square metres of meeting space. With guest comfort a primary concern, guestroom amenities like finishes, bathrooms and...
Bublé to perform at Atlantis in August
Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist Michael Bublé will be performing at Atlantis, Paradise Island on Aug. 31 as part of the Atlantis LIVE concert series. The intimate Atlantis LIVE concert series, open to resort guests only, has hosted some of the most popular names in music, including Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Alicia Keys. For more information on tickets to the Atlantis LIVE concert series and reservations, call 1-800-Atlantis or visit http://www.Atlantis.com...
Fairmont set for 2016 Istanbul debut
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a new development in Istanbul, Turkey, scheduled to open in 2016. The 210-room hotel will be joined by branded residences and is part of the Quasar Istanbul complex, a new mixed-use development in the Sisli district, a vibrant neighbourhood blending commercial, residential and retail yet situated close to major attractions in the city. Two 41-storey towers will sit above a four-storey office podium with fitness facilities and luxury retail stores. The towers will house a Fairmont Hotel and Fairmont Residences, as well as Quasar Residences and offices,...