Hotels & Resorts
Amex GBT releases Hotel Monitor 2026, forecasts steeper increases for Canada
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) reports that global hotel rates are expected to remain relatively stable through 2026, with geopolitical instability and uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. tariffs limiting demand and restricting sharp increases. The annual Hotel Monitor 2026 provides an outlook for key business travel destinations worldwide based on Amex GBT data, combined with inflation and GDP projections from the International Monetary Fund. North America The report highlights tariff uncertainty as a potential factor for hotel pricing in the region,...
Hilton Tops 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi-Brand Expansion
Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and welcoming travellers across Canada. The achievement, highlighted by the most recent openings of Hôtel Vallea Bromont, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock ON and Spark by Hilton Toronto Mississauga -- reflects the hospitality company’s successful multi-brand growth strategy. With a primary focus on expanding its focused service, extended stay, and lifestyle brand portfolios, Hilton continues to broaden its footprint while delivering signature hospitality, warmth, and...
Sunwing Vacations, Grand Palladium team up on September deals
Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, is turning up the heat just as summer cools down. From today through Sept. 30, 2025, travel advisors can earn up to 8X STAR Points on eligible bookings while helping their clients access exclusive vacation perks at select Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica with Sunwing Vacations. Plus, on every vacation package booking at a participating Grand Palladium and TRS property, travel advisors will be automatically entered into a draw to win a hotel stay at either Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort...
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa delivering celebrations for every guest
This fall and winter, Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa will be offering its guests what it describes as “a season of unforgettable celebrations” that highlight the island’s culture, vibrant entertainment, and immersive activities. From October through New Year’s Eve, the resort’s calendar overflows with signature events, island flavours, and holiday traditions designed for couples, families, groups, and solo travellers alike. From Oct. 18 to Nov. 1, there’s the 5th Annual Rum & Rhythms Festival. Two weeks of island spirit and sound take over the resort...
New package for solo travellers at Saint Lucia’s Stonefield Villa Resort
Stonefield Villa Resort in Saint Lucia has launched a new Solo Travellers Package, designed for independent explorers seeking adventure, wellness, and authentic cultural experiences. With solo travel on the rise, Stonefield Villa Resort is redefining the experience by combining privacy, personalized service, and curated activities that allow guests to feel empowered, cared for, and free to fully embrace their journey. The Solo Travellers Package includes: Accommodation in a one-bedroom ocean-view villa with private pool Round-trip airport transfers with meet-and-greet,...
The Luxury Collection Arrives in Barbados
Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection has arrived in Barbados with the grand is reopening of Colony Club. Located on Barbados’ Platinum Coast and originally built in the 1930s as a private seaside residence, the property later became the island’s first residential club and has remained a cherished retreat for over seven decades. Now, as part of The Luxury Collection, Colony Club reopens following a meticulous renovation led by Marriott International, featuring redesigned guest rooms, enriched wellness spaces, and elevated culinary experiences, all thoughtfully curated...
Space Still Available for Sandals’ 2025 Masterclass sessions
Space is still available for the Sandals 2025 Masterclass series, including the last in-person session scheduled for Sept. 18 in Oakville, Ontario. Additionally, travel advisors from across Canada can register for one of seven remaining virtual sessions scheduled in September and October. Canadian travel advisors are invited to learn how they can get closer to Sandals and Beaches Resorts, get closer to the Caribbean and get closer to closing the sale – all in advance of the upcoming fall-winter travel season – during the fast-paced sessions, led by Lorna Richards, National...
Sandals and Beaches Resorts host second home-based advisor conference in Jamaica
Seems like there’s no place like home, so to speak for Unique Vacations Canada Inc. – an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – considering that it staged the second edition of its Canadian home-based travel advisor conference Jamaica recently. Held at Sandals South Coast from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, 2025, 20 home-based Canadian travel advisors – from British Columbia to Newfoundland and everywhere in between – came together for four nights of listening, learning and a deep dive into Sandals’ Caribbean-forward vision and innovative...