Hotels & Resorts
Agent deals in St. Lucia
St. Lucia's Anse Chastanet is offering travel agents and their families a chance to experience the resorts facilities and services with its "Let Us Indulge You" program. The packages are designed so that travel agents experience, first hand, all that the property has to offer. Included is breakfast and dinner daily, a spa treatment, a scuba or snorkel experience, a jungle biking or sea kayaking pass, a half day sailing cruise on the resort's yacht, Serenity and a tour of the property's 600 acres. The special agent rates for the promotion are US $139 per person per day from now through Oct. 31...
World hotel prices on the rise
For the first time in five years, travellers paid more on average for their hotel rooms during the first six months of 2012 in all parts of the world, according to Hotels.com's latest "Hotel Price Index (HPI)." The global 4% rise, compared to the same period the year before, demonstrated that the economic recovery in the hotel industry was well-established. The HPI stood at 108 for this period meaning that, despite the latest increase, hotel prices in general were still considerably lower than in the first half of 2007 when the HPI was at its peak of 119. Launched in 2004, the HPI looks at...
Hilton grows Latin America
Hilton Worldwide reports that it has opened six new hotels and signed 10 agreements in the last 12 months in Latin America. Danny Hughes, senior vice-president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, for Hilton Worldwide, pointed out that the company "is experiencing a period of remarkable global growth -- with the industry's largest global pipeline by rooms -- and Latin America is among our leading markets for upcoming hotel openings." Hughes noted that "with stable and growing economies throughout the region, Latin America continues to offer great opportunities for both business and leisure...
Miles up for grabs with Aston
Those who enter the Aston Hotels&á Resorts One Million HawaiianMiles Sweepstakes stand the chance of each winning 100,000 HawaiianMiles redeemable for travel anywhere Hawaiian Airlines flies. Ten lucky winners will each win this grand prize, which is not only good for travel between the neighbour islands, but also from Hawaii to New York, the West Coast or Pacific destinations like Japan, Korea, Australia or Tahiti. In addition, another three first place winners will receive a four-night stay at one of AstonÆs Oahu or Maui resorts. Entries to the contest can be received until Oct....
A new culture at Halekulani
The famed Waikiki Beach hotel Halekulani has launched L'Apertif, a unique new bar concept. Inspired by the French cocktail culture of the late 19th century, L'Aperitif is located in La Mer, Halekulani's AAA five diamond restaurant. The creation of the new bar is part of a comprehensive renewal at Halekulani. It was created in close collaboration with Ritz Paris' head barman Colin Field, who is recognized as the Òbest barman in the worldöby Forbes. L'Aperitif is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and reservations are not required. Long-sleeved collared shirts and jackets for men are...
Signature releases dedicated Hard Rock brochure
Signature Vacations has released its first-ever Hard Rock Hotel brochure. Renowned for bringing together good music, good food, and good people, Hard Rock Hotels provide visitors with an unforgettable vacation experience. As part of the all-inclusive service at Hard Rock, Signature says guests can expect to "enjoy luxurious accommodations, fine dining, delicious snacks, top shelf drinks, non-motorized water sports and sensational entertainment"at properties in Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to the standard all-inclusive services, guests booking with Signature can take advantage of...
New packages ‘WOW’ guests
Mauna Lani Sea Adventures at the Mauna Lani Resort has added some new activities to its current offerings. Starting this month, it will be offering WOW (Weddings on Winona) packages, consisting of small and large group rates for weddings, as well as packages for rehearsal dinners and wedding vow renewals. Winona is its 50-foot sailing catamaran on which they currently offer snorkel and sunset sail cruises and, during whale season, whale watch cruises....
Surf & Turf
Waikiki Beach's Park Shore Waikiki has a new hike and surf package. The Hans Hedemann Surf & Turf package allows guests to step out the front door and summit Diamond Head and take a surfing session at Waikiki Beach. The package costs US$199 a night (plus taxes) and includes a two-hour surfing or stand-up paddle (SUP) surfing lesson for one person; a one-hour surfboard or SUP rental for one person; a bike/hike Diamond Head tour with a sandwich and soft drink; one daily Subway breakfast combo; and an ocean-view room. The package is based on availability and offered through Dec. 31. It requires...