Hotels & Resorts
Cirque du Soleil Marks Key Milestones in Montreal and Hawai‘i
The renowned circus organization is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their ‘Auana show in Hawai‘i, spotlighted during an exclusive industry event at its Montreal headquarters. Cirque du Soleil celebrated a major milestone this month, marking one year since the debut of ‘Auana, Hawai‘i’s first-ever resident Cirque du Soleil production and recently named Best New Attraction by HONOLULU Magazine. The anniversary aligned with a special event held December 1st at the company’s Montreal headquarters, where industry guests, including a representative from Baxter Media,...
Club Med expands presence in Canada, announces Club Med Tremblant
Club Med has announced the development of Club Med Tremblant, marking a strategic expansion of its presence in North America. The new resort marks the brand’s second Canadian resort, after the successful opening of Club Med Québec Charlevoix in 2021 and elevates Club Med’s global mountain leadership with existing resorts in Canada, France, Italy, China, Switzerland, and Japan. Carolyne Doyon, CEO North America & Caribbean for Club Med, said that: “Canada continues to be a key market in our North American growth strategy, With the upcoming opening of Club Med Tremblant, we...
Jamaica’s Comeback shows Travel Advisors the Island’s Resilience
Nearly 400 travel advisors and industry partners gathered at Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica last week, for the “Back to Jamaica” trip, marking the island’s first major event since Hurricane Melissa. Designed around the theme Resilience, Readiness, Return, the four-day FAM highlighted the destination’s rapid recovery and reaffirmed that Jamaica is fully open for business. Spearheaded by Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the visit aimed to give agents firsthand confidence in the island’s readiness. “Seeing is believing,” Stewart...
Explora Journeys, Hilton set sail with debut of Hilton Honors Adventures
Explora Journeys and Hilton have unveiled Hilton Honors Adventures -- an extension of Hilton’s guest loyalty program focused on immersive, adventure-driven travel, with Explora Journeys as the exclusive luxury ocean travel partner. By summer 2026, Hilton Honors members will be able to dream, book, earn, and redeem their Points to set sail aboard Explora Journeys voyages from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe to the Caribbean and beyond. Now through June 7, 2026, to celebrate the announcement of Hilton’s partnership with Explora, Hilton Honors members can participate...
Travel Advisors discover a little luxury in Thailand with Minor Hotels
A select group of travel advisors recently had the opportunity to discover some of Thailand’s luxury offerings on a familiarization trip hosted by Minor Hotels (Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels) in collaboration with CG Journeys. The trip showcased Minor Hotels luxury properties along with showcasing Thailand’s culturally rich destinations. The multi-city program also highlighted Thailand’s exceptional hospitality, regional diversity, and newly spotlighted film locations featured in The White Lotus Season 3. The journey commenced in Chiang Rai at Anantara...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts outlines support plan for Jamaica’s recovery
Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Jamaica through a comprehensive relief and support initiative designed to assist employees, nearby communities, and the broader tourism ecosystem following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. At every stage, the company has emphasized care, responsibility, and a deep devotion to the people who give Jamaica its renowned hospitality. While the restoration of its Jamaican properties requires an extended timeline, the company is prioritizing the well-being of its team members and the island’s recovery, ensuring...
RIU set to reopen all of its Jamaica properties before end of the year
RIU Hotels & Resorts is ready to reopen all seven of its hotels in Jamaica before the end of the year, leading the reactivation of hotel operations in the destination. The country is dedicated to the recovery of its main industry as the best way to overcome the crisis caused by Hurricane Melissa. The reopening is accompanied by the return of charter flight operations from key markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, thanks to the commitment of Sunwing and TUI to the destination's recovery. The reopening is in phases. The Riu Ocho Rios, in one of the...
Fairmont Royal York lights up with Christmas sparkle
Toronto's storied Fairmont Royal York is once again offering people tidings of comfort and joy as Dec. 25 draws near. Wednesday saw the hotel light up its lobby Christmas tree, with general manager Edwin Frizzell noting that the tradition is a long-running one. "For nearly a century this hotel has been at the heart of the festive season...Everywhere you turn the Fairmont Royal York is glowing," Frizzell told the crowd who gathered for the colorful event. The hotel lobby has taken on what hotel staff label a winter wonderland appearance, decorated with reminders of reindeer...