Hotels & Resorts
New Destination Inspirations From Sandals Resorts International
The charm and beauty of the Caribbean’s most coveted island destinations take center stage in Sandals Resorts International’s new presentation of modernized wedding décor Inspirations which debut as the centerpiece of “Aisle to Isle” Caribbean Weddings by Sandals and Aisle to Isle Caribbean Weddings by Beaches ahead of 2024. Marsha-Ann Donaldson-Brown, Director of Weddings and Romance at Sandals Resorts International, explained that: “It all starts with choosing an idyllic wedding locale and we’re proud to be synonymous with some of the best destination wedding...
Sunwing Vacations Teams Up With Princess Hotels & Resorts
Sunwing Vacations and Princess Hotels & Resorts are calling on agents to get their clients one step closer to paradise, offering exclusive access to limited-time savings so Canadians can do more on their well-deserved getaways this fall and winter. On now until Oct. 31, 2023, customers can secure their vacations for less with no single supplement fees at Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort Spa and Platinum Yucatan Princess All Suites Resort and Spa for October 2023 departures, reduced package rates on departures by April 30, 2024 and their eighth adult passenger free on...
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Now Available Through ACV
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in Saint Lucia is now available through Air Canada Vacations (ACV) this fall/winter season. Canadian travellers can take advantage of direct non-stop flights from Toronto to Saint Lucia, with service operating three times a week this fall and increasing daily service during the peak winter season. Nick Prattas, Managing Director of Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, said: “We are excited to partner with Air Canada Vacations to expand their luxury product offering in Saint Lucia. As a Canadian-owned company, Windjammer Landing offers...
Sandals Debuts Immersive Island Inclusive Dining In Nassau
Sandals Resorts has expanded its trendsetting, off-site dining program, Island Inclusive, to The Bahamas at Sandals Royal Bahamian. Now available to guests, the program takes the all-inclusive dining experience off property, immersing travellers in the bold flavours and culinary traditions of Nassau via unique and expertly curated island restaurants – from a craft cocktail bar offering unique spirits in an upscale setting to a cozy café serving French and Mediterranean delights. Debuting first with the grand opening of Sandals Royal Curaçao in June 2022, Island...
Amex GBT Forecasts Hotel Rates Likely To Continue Upward Trajectory
According to new forecasts from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), hotel rates will likely continue to rise in most locations globally during 2024 despite an expected softening of leisure travel demand, In fact, Amex GBT’s ‘The Hotel Monitor 2024’ finds that rates could rise by as much as 17.5% in some cities, where tight supply combined with local conditions push the average cost of a room upwards. The Monitor forecasts hotel price trends in more than 80 major cities based on analysis of millions of hotel transactions and International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
It’s All Happening In Turks And Caicos
As Turks & Caicos prepares to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), Experience Turks and Caicos is celebrating its acceptance into Virtuoso’s portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Racquel Brown, Interim CEO/Change Manager of Experience Turks and Caicos, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average...
New Research Finds The Outlook Is ‘Bullish’ for Canadian Hoteliers
The outlook over the coming 12 months is good for Canadian accommodation providers according to newly released research by SiteMinder. In the 2023 edition of the open hotel commerce platform’s consumer research on accommodation, data reveals that 91% of travellers globally intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the past year -- including at least 1-in-2 (57%) who intend to travel more. Additionally, the number planning to travel only internationally has more than doubled, from 20% last year to 42% this year. SiteMinder’s research found that among...
Unique Vacations Adds Second BDM In Western Canada
Unique Vacations Canada has added a second business development manager in Western Canada. Jordon McGrowder has been appointed as Business Development Manager, Alberta, Manitoba and Northwest Territories effective immediately. He will be based in Calgary, taking over the role from Donné Nixon, who previously served in the role for five years before relocating to Toronto to assume a new position as Human Resources Manager based in the Unique Vacations Canada corporate office. With his extensive and proven experience in customer service, marketing and promotions in a number of...