Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana opens in the Dominican Republic
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is celebrating the opening of Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, marking the debut of the Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts brand in the Dominican Republic -- further expanding Hyatt's growing all-inclusive portfolio in one of the Caribbean's leading leisure destinations. Located along the tranquil shores of Cabeza de Toro in Punta Cana, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort brings the Hyatt Vivid brand’s vibrant, experience-driven approach to hospitality to Punta Cana, encouraging guests to reconnect with themselves, each other and the destination. Designed for...
Dollar at Par promotion delivers results for Vegas hotels
Downtown Las Vegas properties Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino are celebrating the success of their “At Par” promotion, which delivered a significant boost in Canadian tourism. By treating $1 CAD as $1 USD, the offer welcomed more than 120,000 Canadian visitors, driving an 80 percent increase in Canadian visitation, more than $20 million in slot coin-in and over 8,000 hotel room nights. CEO Derek Stevens said that: “Canadian travellers have always been an important part of downtown Las Vegas, and At Par reinforced just how...
Jamaica’s tourism recovery continues as Royalton Negril reopens
With the reopening of the Royalton Negril on Aug. 25, Jamaica marked another significant milestone in the island’s tourism recovery. The reopening saw 960 workers return to employment as the resort resumes operations following an extensive post-Hurricane Melissa restoration and refresh. This represents 573 rooms within the sector’s room stock. The hotel chain is also set to reopen Royalton Blue Waters and Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters on September 15 which will represent another 578 rooms with 1200 additional staff members back to work. Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund...
Jamaica Inn offering advisors an elevated commission program
Jamaica Inn has unveiled an exclusive commission incentive alongside premium guest benefits for travel advisors. Advisors can now earn an elevated 17% commission on qualifying direct bookings made by Oct. 1, 2026 for travel through Aug. 31, 2027. Perched above a private crescent beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica Inn’s collection of private accommodations offers the ideal balance of space, seclusion, and signature five-star hospitality. The incentive applies to Cottages 1 through 7 -- including spacious two-bedroom configurations suited for family holidays -- as well as the...
NYC hotels warn of Canada-US trade dispute impact on tourism economy
The Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) is warning that the trade war between Canada and the U.S. will put the tourism economy at risk – reducing international travel from one of the city’s top international markets, deepening economic challenges, threatening workers and city tax revenue. HANYC said in a statement that the city has already seen fewer international visitors this year and it is calling on the federal government to reconcile the trade dispute to improve the fortunes of local businesses and workers, who are already suffering from a significant decrease in...
Club Med plans to expand portfolio to 100 resorts by 2035
Club Med plans to significantly increase its portfolio to hit 100 global resorts by 2035. “Today we sit at 60 resorts worldwide and by 2035, so less than 10 years, we want to be at 100 resorts and that’s without neglecting our current portfolio,” Jacinda Lowry, Associate Vice President of Sales for Canada at Club Med, told TravelPress Today last night. The Club Med Unpacked Roadshow event at Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan uncovered what’s new and what’s next alongside Tyler Mattioli and Natasha George. As Club Med Cancun marks its 50th anniversary, the iconic resort is set to...
Frontier North Adventures unveils fully renovated Tundra Inn in Churchill
Frontiers North Adventures has completed the expansion and an extensive first round of renovations at the Tundra Inn, located in the heart of Churchill, Manitoba. The newly refreshed Tundra Inn seamlessly blends modern comfort with unique northern charm. The renovations were designed with contemporary travellers in mind, ensuring that guests returning from a thrilling day of viewing polar bears, beluga whales, or northern lights have a warm and inviting space in which to relax Renovations include a welcoming lobby, new room configurations with king and loft beds, a fully accessible...
Stay, play and save at Windjammer Landing in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is inviting Canadians to take advantage of its Stay & Play offer, with up to 35% savings on select stays and a US$150 Adventure Credit toward excursions with Jammin Tours for stays of five nights or more. The offer is available on both Bed & Breakfast and Premium All-Inclusive stays, and it combines resort savings with opportunities to explore Saint Lucia’s beaches, rainforest, coastline and natural attractions. Guests staying five nights or longer will receive a US$150 Adventure Credit per reservation, which can...