Hotels & Resorts
Canadians now connected to trivago
The German-based, hotel price comparison search engine, trivago GmbH, is launching in Canada. Kingstar Media announced that it's launching http://www.trivago.ca as a new site that will find accommodation deals for Canadians. Operating in 33 countries, trivago welcomes 20 million unique users each month and has grown to cover over 600,000 hotels on more than 150 booking sites around the world. Malte Siewert, trivago's managing director, said: "We are very excited to bring trivago to Canada. We believe in empowering consumers by providing them transparent information so they are able to find...
Steigenberger expands Discover the World partnership
Steigenberger Hotel Group has expanded its sales representation with Discover the World Marketing in five countries, which are its largest international markets -- US, Canada, France, UK and Russia. Discover the World Marketing now develops sales and marketing for Steigenberger Hotel Groups in 14 countries including these five new countries....
Silver Star adds access to downhill day pass
Silver Star Mountain Resort is now giving visitors more value, with the resort's My1Pass, Canada's first all-inclusive season pass and lift ticket. With it, full-day downhill lift pass holders have free unlimited access to Silver Star's 55 km of Nordic trails, 16 km of mapped and marked snowshoe trails, Tube Town Adventure Park and outdoor skating on Brewer's Pond. Silver Star has12 lifts, 115 marked trails and a snowboard terrain park. The village has accommodations for 5,600 and 13 restaurants....
Coast opens first hotel in Yukon
Vancouver-based Coast Hotels is now taking reservations for its first property in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse. The Coast High Country Inn is a former independent property that now offers the Coast Rewards loyalty program. The hotel has 82 guest rooms including 22 suites, plus meeting space, a restaurant, pub, exercise room and next-door access to the Yukon Convention Centre. About $1 million was spent on hotel renovations in 2012, with more slated for 2013....
Run away for dream wedding at Travaasa Hana, Maui
Travaasa Hana, a luxury hideaway on Maui, invites runaway brides and grooms to elope to heavenly Hana for a secluded wedding (or civil union) and honeymoon. The special elopement package features an inclusive stay, complete with gourmet meals, spa treatments, activities and the personal services of a wedding specialist. Travaasa Hana is a quiet retreat made up of 70 cottages and suites, surrounded by natural beauty and known for its Hawaiian cultural heritage and small town charm. It is located at the end of the famously twisty Hana Hwy., on Maui's eastern shore. Lush vegetation and black...
Outrigger debuts Fiji learning course for agents
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has launched a new travel agent learning course that highlights the essential features and experiences of the brand's exotic Fiji resort - Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji. Available online at http://www.OutriggerAgent.com , the course provides agents with the necessary knowledge to provide their clients with expert advice on their next visit to Fiji. Now through April 4, agents who successfully complete the online course will be entered to win a weekly $50 cash prize. Outrigger Hospitality Specialists will also earn 100 Specialist Reward Points, double the normal 50...
Real has wedding package savings in Mexico
Mexico's Real Resorts has savings on wedding packages booked for select dates in 2013 when confirmed by March 15. Those who book a wedding quickly can enjoy savings of up to 35% off of the ROYAL Wedding package. Romantic options are available at a selection of four all-inclusive luxury resorts. Those choices include The Gran Porto Real, Playa del Carmen offering savings of up to 35% for those who book a wedding for dates between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31. The oceanfront resort is steps from the quaint town of Playa del Carmen with its shopping and entertainment. The resort features spacious suites,...
Big times at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is investing $10-million to expand its ski and snowboard terrain and add new trails for winter 2013-2014. The expansion includes an additional 64 acres of terrain, a new high-speed, six-person chairlift and six new trails. Snowmaking infrastructure and night lighting will be installed on three of the six trails. The expansion is slated for the existing Orchard area on the south end of the Resort and increases Blue Mountain's skiable terrain to 364 total acres across 42 trails -- the most in Ontario. Dan Skelton, president and chief operating officer, Blue Mountain Resort,...