Hotels & Resorts
Agents invited to Sandals’ Toronto convention
Sandals Resorts is inviting agents to register now for its one-day national travel agent convention in Toronto on Oct. 18. Agents are invited to attend the full day of activities that includes a trade show, general information session and lunch, five breakout classes concluding with dinner and evening entertainment. The convention is designed to inform and inspire agents to grow their business by selling Sandals first. There is no charge for agents to register and attend the "Sandals MORE Quality Inclusions"convention, which will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre (North Building). To...
Palace partners with LTA
Palace Resorts, which has luxury all-inclusive resorts on Mexico's Caribbean coast, has partnered with Lee Tofanelli and Associates, Inc. (LTA), which has talent acquisition and production services. With this partnership, LTA will lead all talent booking efforts for Palace Resorts, "helping to acquire world-renowned performers for the brand's Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, a property that has become synonymous with world-class entertainment."Palace Resorts elevated the traditional all-inclusive experience by creating the Moon Palace entertainment program in 2011, offering guests...
Beaches Negril EarthCheck Platinum certified
Beaches Negril Resort & Spa has been recognized for its environmental efforts by EarthCheck, a leading certification and benchmarking organization, which has rewarded the resort with a Platinum level certification. As a result of having consistently demonstrated its commitment to host communities and high standards of environmental care over a period of 10 consecutive years, Beaches Negril has joined an elite number of organizations around the world in achieving the highest level of EarthCheck certification. "This achievement highlights the long term commitment that Sandals Resorts has shown...
Free shuttle service brings guests to Waikiki Ocean Club
The Waikiki Ocean Club has sealed an agreement with Waikiki Trolley to bring guests free of charge to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where they will be able to embark on a day-long excursion aboard Waikiki's "playground on the water."Any guest of Waikiki Ocean Club may simply show his or her ticket or voucher to the trolley conductor in order to receive free round-trip transportation. Moored about 300 yards offshore, Waikiki Ocean Club offers a wide array of ocean-related activities for both the active thrill-seeker and the sun-bathing pleasure-seeker. Snorkelling, water trampolines,...
Hard Rock thinks PINK in October
Hard Rock International adds a pop of PINK this October as part of its 13th annual PINKTOBER breast cancer awareness campaign. For the 2012 campaign, Hard Rock teams up with international female pop-duo Bananarama to raise awareness and funds for a cause that affects people across the globe. As 2012 PINKTOBER brand ambassadors, Bananarama will entertain fans and survivors on a special PINKTOBER tour at select Hard Rock locations in the US. Hard Rock's commitment to breast cancer awareness and research continues throughout October with PINK menu offerings, "PINK Sheets Rooms,"and...
Sandy Bay Beach webinar set for Sept. 13
AskMeInc, a sales and marketing company for hotels and destinations, reports that Sandy Bay Beach Resort in Negril, Jamaica, has joined its portfolio of clients. AskMeInc will partner with the hotel's marketing team to increase awareness, sales and partnerships with tour operators and travel agents. To launch the new partnership, AskMeInc will hold a webinar for agents on Sept. 13 to reintroduce this boutique beachfront resort to the travel industry. AskMeInc will also be organizing a fam trip in December as well as conduct bridal shows. For more information or to join the webinar, call...
Half Moon ‘Thaw’ promo offers free nights
Half Moon, a luxury resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica, has launched the Great Winter Thaw that gives the seventh night free for travellers wanting to escape winter cold for the sunshine and beaches of Jamaica. Guests travelling to the resort between Jan. 6 and April 6 will receive the seventh night free, round-trip airport transfers from the Sangster International Airport and a complimentary room upgrade based on availability at the time of check-in. The Great Winter Thaw is valid on all room, suite and villa categories with prices starting at $213 p.p., per night, based on double occupancy....
New’ Sandy Beach resort set to welcome guests Nov. 1
Beginning Oct. 1, the original developers will again assume responsibility for what has been Beaches Sandy Bay, with the Negril, Jamaica, property that has been operated by Sandals then being known as Sandy Bay Beach Resort. The all-inclusive resort will be for singles, couples and families. Located along the seven-mile stretch of beach in Negril, Sandy Bay Beach Resort will offer nine categories of rooms and suites with garden and ocean views, two pools, three specialty restaurants, Sandy Bay Spa, daily and evening activities, and a kids' club. At the end of September, Beaches Sandy Bay will...