Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham opens second San Jose property
Wyndham has opened the Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Conference Center in San Jose, Costa Rica, the second property it opened in the Costa Rican capital in the past month. The addition is further evidence of Wyndham Hotel Group's growth in Latin America and the expansion of the upscale Wyndham brand in the region, following the November debut of Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, the brand's first hotel in Costa Rica. The new property also joins sister hotel TRYP by Wyndham San Jose Sabana, which joined the company's portfolio in November 2011. Earlier this year, Wyndham Hotel Group...
Pool rejuvenation finished at Hilton Hawaiian Village
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has just completed its seven-month, $4.3 million Tapa Pool rejuvenation project. The work includes the expansion of the swimming pool's deck space by more than 20%, retiling of the existing pool, the addition of water features in the pool, extensive tropical foliage and six private cabanas. The pool's open deck area now includes 127 chaise lounges and 280 square metres of natural stone surrounded by lush landscaping. The pool itself has been completely retiled with Oceanside Glasstile, a sustainable product that uses mostly recycled material...
Dallas set to raise the Canadian flag
NorthPark Center, Dallas' premier shopping destination, has partnered with five of the area's top hotels and attractions to honour the Canadian market with the launch of "Canada Appreciation Month."For the month of February, NorthPark and partners will raise Canadian flags and offer enticing "shop and stay"packages exclusively for Canadians. "Each year we receive an increasing number of visitors from Canada and we wanted to show our appreciation for their support and make them feel special,"said Anthony Wilkinson, director of tourism, NorthPark Center. Participating hotel partners include The...
Sirtaj boutique hotel opens in L.A.
The 32-room Sirtaj Hotel has opened is a quiet residential neighbourhood south of Wilshire Boulevard. This boutique property's guestrooms feature modern amenities in a contemporary setting. A sleek bar and cocktail lounge area is situated within the main lobby of the hotel....
Bahia Principe picks Quadra Innovations
Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts have appointed Quadra Innovations Group as its agency of record for representation in Canada beginning immediately. Quadra Innovations Group provides customized integrated sales and marketing programs in the international tourism industry. "Canada is a key market for Bahia Hotels and Resorts and Quadra Innovations Group's expertise and support will enhance our overall presence with the retail travel trade and consumer engagement strategies," said Gabriel Felip, managing director and COO. Contact Quadra Innovations Group at (416) 901-5200 for additional...
Good deals at Oak Bay Beach
Between now and Feb. 28, 2013, travellers will find that there are some good deals at Victoria, B.C.'s newly re-opened Oak Bay Beach Hotel. During that period (but excluding the Christmas - Dec. 19 to 31 -- and Valentine's -- Feb. 8 to 15 -- periods), rates for the hotel's soft opening start at $139 for a standard room and $195 for an ocean view guest room. Included with every stay are complimentary valet parking; Wi-Fi throughout the property and guest rooms; and access to the seaside heated mineral pools overlooking the ocean, steam sauna and fitness studio. Other amenities include the full...
New frontier for Coast
Vancouver-based Coast Hotels has crossed another frontier as it welcomes its first property in the Yukon in its capital city of Whitehorse. The former independent property will be known as the Coast High Country Inn effective Jan. 21. The addition of the Coast High Country Inn continues the brand's growth, adding to it's more than 40 properties in Western North America that cover two provinces, two territories and six US states. The Coast High Country Inn offers 82 guest rooms, including 22 suites, 5,500 meeting space, a restaurant, pub, exercise room and further meeting space in the adjacent...
Days Inn adds in Yellowknife
Days Inn has opened in Yellowknife, adding another 80 rooms to the chain's portfolio. Days Inn & Suites - Yellowknife is the first hotel for the brand in the Northwest Territories. The conversion property offers a choice of guest rooms and suites, on-site restaurant, free wireless Internet access, complimentary airport shuttle, gift shop, meeting and banquet facilities and fitness centre. It is situated in downtown Yellowknife....