Hotels & Resorts
Thoughts turn to Hawaii stays as summer ends
While the fall is now upon us, the sun continues to shine with the same warmth of summer in Hawaii. Aston Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to book their fall getaway to Hawaii, the Big Island and enjoy rates that start at $150 per night (Aston Shores at Waikoloa). Guests can spend their days exploring the island's lush rainforests, its living volcanoes and beautiful beaches....
Name switch for Sheraton Keauhou Bay after renos
On Sept. 1, the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa officially became Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, in a tribute to the extensive renovations now being finished there. Keauhou means "new beginning"in the Hawaiian language and the Kona Coast's iconic resort is wrapping up an extensive $16-million renewal. Highlights include Rays on the Bay restaurant, room upgrades and new cultural programming. To reintroduce Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa to visitors, the resort is offering a renewal special of just $129 (Mountain View) per night for bookings made by Sept. 30, for stays through March...
Divorcées invited to celebrate
While many hotels are encouraging love birds to share a romantic getaway, The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle is reaching out to encourage the newly single to break free of their old ball and chain and celebrate freedom with the "Its Not Me, It's You"campaign. Available through Dec. 30 and starting at US$649/night divorcées celebrate the beginning of a new era with the ultimate break-up bash, where they are free to indulge in all of life's pleasures. The package includes: All About Me Makeover; Consultation with a local stylist to create a new look; Love Potion Cocktail; Signature drinks that...
AMResorts adds two in Cozumel
AMResorts has added new resorts in Cozumel, assuming the sales, marketing and management duties of the Sabor Cozumel Resort & Spa, Sabor Cozumel Exclusive Resort & Spa, Aura Cozumel Grand and Regency Cozumel hotels while renovations take place to make the necessary adjustments and bring the four properties up to the brand's "Unlimited-Luxury" and "Unlimited-Fun" standards. Sabor Cozumel Exclusive Resort & Spa and Aura Cozumel Grand will be combined to become Secrets Aura Cozumel with updates including the addition of 15 room keys at corner Ocean Front or Ocean View locations for a total 174...
Pullman, Sofitel team up with Travelport
Travelport has added two new participants to its Lowest Public Rate Programme that guarantees agents access to the lowest publicly available rate. Both Pullman and Sofitel Hotels are part of the Accor Hotel Group and bring more than 190 hotel properties to the program. "Joining Travelport's Lowest Public Rate Programme is a great step forward for our hotel brands as it lets travel agents know that they are seeing the lowest possible rate, regardless of the booking conditions,"says Ludovic Dupont, VP Distribution Travel Agencies/Meetings and Events, Accor. "We enjoy a strong strategic...
Iconic Victoria hotel rebuilt, soon to open
Opening this fall, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel will be Victoria's newest, yet one of its most historically rich hotels. Guests can consider booking the "Putting on the Ritz"package for the hotel's grand opening. Guests will be greeted by a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce, starting a stay with one night's accommodation in a king or double queen guest room, breakfast for two, full access to the seaside therapeutic mineral pools/fitness centre and dinner for two in the David Foster Foundation Dinner Theatre. Room rates start at $199 p.p....
W set to open in Panama
W Hotels Worldwide today has signed a deal with Evolution Tower Corp, a joint venture between F & F Properties and EFC Group Inc., to debut the W Hotels brand in Central America. The new W Panama is slated to open in early 2016, and will be part of the 50-floor Evolution Tower, a mixed-use building, including premium office space, located in the heart of the city's financial district. W Panama will be built on Calle 50, just steps away from Uruguay Street, which is known as the Zona Rosa of Panama and is bustling with stylish restaurants and nightclubs. Go to http://www.whotels.com for...
Eat, stay, love with yoga at Loden, Vancouver
In celebration of International Yoga Month in September, Vancouver's Loden Hotel invites travellers to channel their inner yogi with its "Eat, Stay, Love"package. Through Sept. 30, the package features Garden Terrace room rates starting at $259 nightly, double occupancy. It includes an in-room yoga mat, dedicated yoga channel, unlimited access to the Loden's infrared sauna and daily in-room orange juice delivery. Guests can up the add on a private yoga session with a professional trainer for $125 more. This must be confirmed at the time of booking, at least 72 hours before the requested time....