Hotels & Resorts
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...
Aston increases incentives to leave winter
Aston Hotels is seeking to banish winter and put a little "spring"in visitor vacations. Those who book a stay by March 15 will enjoy Aston's Spring Special Savings. These special nightly rates start in Oahu from $99 (for travel from April 7-June 8); in Maui from $99 (for travel from April 7-June 19); in Kauai from $99 (for travel from March 18-June 30); and in the Big Island from $169 (for travel from March 18-June 19). There are many value-added amenities, such as fully equipped kitchens and on-site laundry facilities at the condominium resorts; the free Aston Aloha Book that offers $2,500...
Montreal Loews has Spring Break offer
The Loews Hotel Vogue Montreal has a Spring Break offer running until April 4. Guests can reserve an additional room for their children at half price. The package also includes parking, seen as a special bonus because of the hotel's downtown location, and pets may be brought along at no extra charge. Children will receive a welcome gift upon arrival, while their parents will receive a welcome cocktail. The hotel has seen $10 million of renovation work....
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...