Hotels & Resorts
Starwood helping out with Sandy relief
Starwood's New York born brands have announced their commitment to donate and raise a minimum of $150,000 for The Robin Hood Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. In an effort to help fellow New Yorkers and those deeply affected by Hurricane Sandy, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and W Hotels Worldwide will rally local communities around the world through events and fundraising initiatives over the next 2 weeks. The brands will also donate funds, in addition to money raised by its various properties all over the world, toward relief efforts. Carlos Becil, vice-president brand management, W Hotels & St....
Dive deals in Grenada
A number of Grenada's hotels and dive shops are offering special dive packages for the upcoming peak season and beyond. Many featuring discounts on dive travel to the destination, the packages provide divers with an opportunity to experience the underwater world of Grenada for less. "Of all GrenadaÆs niche markets, scuba diving is arguably the most mature and has the most extensive infrastructure," commented Dr. George Vincent, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. "We are proud that our dive product has received accolades from such prestigious publications as National...
Celebrate love with Jolly Beach
It's time for lovers to once again share their stories as Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort & Spa launches its 2nd Annual Celebrate Love Contest. On Valentine's Day the resort will award a 7-night all-inclusive stay for two and very special extras, to the couple who wins its heart by sharing their most romantic moment. The Celebrate Love prizewinning couple will have their choice of a Dream Wedding Ceremony on the resort's stunning white-sand beach, a romantic Renewal of Vows Ceremony, or an intimate Champagne dinner just for the two of them. Winners will also relax and reconnect with a Couple's...
Sheraton completes refurbishment project
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. reports that its largest brand, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, and its owners have invested more than US$230 million to refurbish its four iconic Hawaiian properties. The large-scale, multi-year project was completed with the recent unveiling of the Sheraton Kona Resort and meets the increased demand for high-quality accommodations as business and leisure travel to the Hawaiian Islands continues to grow. The revitalization projects include the $188-million renewal of the Sheraton Waikiki, the $6.5 million-renovation of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a...
Fairmont teams up with British Airways
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new perk for its Fairmont President's Club (FPC) members - a bonus of 500 British Airways Avios every time they stay with Fairmont. With UK hubs at both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports connecting flyers to destinations around the world, British Airways is a premier global airline that boasts topflight service to Fairmont locales from Vancouver to Dubai to Singapore. Through the new partnership, FPC Club level members can now earn 500 Avios per qualifying stay, while Premier members can earn 750 Avios per qualifying stay and Platinum members can...
Win with Days Inns Canada
Days Inns - Canada is offering Facebook fans a chance to win with its newly launched "25 Days of Giveaways,"which will reward winners with daily prizes leading up to a grand prize of a 55-inch LED HDTV. Through Dec. 13, consumers can enter for the chance to win by visiting and "liking"the hotel brand's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/daysinncanada . There are 25 daily instant win prizes available on the game board. Daily prizes include gas, retail and entertainment gift cards along with one-night stays at any Days Inn location in Canada. Facebook fans can start each day with three...
Round Hill offers guests fourth night free
Jamaica's Round Hill Hotel and Villas is offering travellers a warm weather escape this winter, offering guests booking three consecutive nights a fourth night free. Additionally, bookings made by Dec. 15 will receive a 10% discount on accommodations. Rates for the winter offer start at $629/night, based on double occupancy, in an Oceanfront Pineapple Room. The offer is available on all room, suite and villa categories. Valid travel dates are Jan. 6 to April 15, 2013. Blackout dates may apply....
Best Western launches Travel Agent Advantage
Best Western International has launched Travel Agent Advantage, the hotel chain's new online education and resource centre for agents. Best Western's new Travel Agent Advantage web site offers a one-stop-shop for agents to learn more about the hotel chain and its offerings. Through the site, agents can easily access information about Best Western's 4,000 plus hotels and destinations worldwide, the brand's three types of hotels and other key initiatives and programs. In addition, agents can take interactive courses online to learn more about Best Western - from international properties to Best...