Hotels & Resorts
Starwood aims for 100 in Latin America
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc continues to grow in Latin America, indicating that it's aiming to have 100 hotels under operation and development in Latin America by the end of 2013. Currently, Starwood has a strong footprint of 71 hotels in 13 countries, and a robust development pipeline of 20 hotels with a total 3,300 new rooms underway. Building on its aggressive growth strategy in the region, in the last two years, Starwood opened 12 hotels, including the Westin Panama, which opened in January, bringing its current portfolio to 71 hotels with 15,300 rooms representing 33% growth...
Sandals to host Virtual WeddingMoons Parties
Sandals Resorts will host a series of Virtual WeddingMoons Parties - webinars designed exclusively for clients of travel agents. Hosted by Marsha-Ann Brown, Director of Romance, Sandals Resorts, consumers will be provided with important tips and information that are helpful when booking a Sandals Resorts or Beaches Resorts WeddingMoon. The dates and times of the webinars are March 11, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. EST; and March 25, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. EST. Additionally, wedding clients will have the chance to receive a Red Lane Spa credit of up to US$250 for new wedding bookings made through agents...
Starwood has plans to open 50 new hotels in Europe
From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to open 50 new hotels in Europe over the next five years, increasing its European hotel portfolio by 30%. This year, Starwood will open nine new hotels across the continent, primarily in fast-growing markets, a key focus of Starwood's long-term development strategy in Europe. At the same time, Starwood and its partners are making significant investments to restore and enhance some of the company's most iconic European hotels. "Europe continues to be home to many of the...
HAC celebrates
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary and has embarked on a year-long anniversary campaign that includes a historical video and timeline. The Roaring Twenties meant unprecedented expansion and the construction of hundreds of new hotels; nevertheless it will perhaps be better remembered for the injurious effects of Prohibition on hotels and the illicit means by which hotels tried to negate those effects. To learn more, visit http://www.hotelassociation.ca/100-years-100-million-nights/#/1920 . The video and timeline chronologically demonstrate much of...
Sandals Grande Riviera expands butler service
Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica has expanded its butler service with the introduction of "All-Butler Riviera Villas,"following the resort's recent US$60 million refurbishment. All guests staying in the resort's Riviera Villas now receive the ultimate in personal pampering, courtesy of Sandals Resorts' expertly trained butlers. Tucked into the rolling hillside of the St. Ann Mountains, the Riviera Villas have always been the preferred romantic escape for those couples who desire a more serene and private setting, complete with their own private and...
Universal’s Cabana Bay now accepting reservations
Agents can now book reservations for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, the new, 1,800-room hotel at Universal Orlando Resort featuring value-priced guest rooms and moderately priced family suites. The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2014 -- with reservations now being accepted for stays beginning on March 31, 2014. The new hotel is the fourth hotel within Universal Orlando Resort and will evoke the classic, retro-feel of iconic beach resorts from the 1950s and 60's. An area located around a North Courtyard will open first, followed later in 2014 by an area located around a South...
Fleming off to Couples
Long-time SuperClubs' employee Suzanne Fleming is making a move to Couples Resorts, appointed as national accounts manager - Canada, effective March 1. Fleming brings extensive knowledge and relationships in the Canadian market to her new role as she represented SuperClubs in various sales and marketing capacities for nearly 17 years. She will be responsible for co-ordinating efforts between Couples Resorts, Canadian tour operators and marketing partners. Fleming can be reached by calling 905-238-3250 or via e-mail at [email protected]...
Meliá introduces new loyalty program
Meliá Hotels International has launched its new MeliáRewards Loyalty Program, designed to enhance customer allegiance and satisfaction. The program was previously known as mas Rewards, and has become a key source of company revenue, with its three million members generating up to 50% of the sales at Melia.com. The new program aims to boost international recognition by using the company's Meliá brand name, and is also accompanied by a new "Welcome back"slogan, inviting customers to return and enjoy the experience of a stay in the hotels operated by Meliá Hotels...