Hotels & Resorts
Modern Honolulu joins ALHI
The Modern Honolulu has welcomed its acceptance into Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). ALHI has more than 140 four- and five-Diamond quality hotels and resorts worldwide, which offer over 115,000 rooms and suites. The Modern Honolulu joins The Halekulani and Mauna Lani Resort as the only ALHI affiliated hotels in Hawaii. "The Modern Honolulu is an exceptional new hotel that is sophisticated and chic, with a wonderful contemporary design that is both upscale and refreshingly relaxing,"said David Gabri, president and CEO of ALHI. "Featuring a great location, excellent air access,...
Girls Got Game
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa executive chef Sven Ullrich announces the "ultimate Sunday brunch"on Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature three of the culinary world's most talented female chefs: Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar, New York; Jacqueline Lau, Roy's Restaurants, Hawaii; and, Susan Feniger, Susan Feniger's STREET, Border Grill, Los Angeles. The brunch also includes local female farmers, a coffee bar with a barista, and mixologists. One of the premier events of the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, Girls Got Game explores the talents of female chefs who are...
RIU goes ‘adults-only’ in the Dominican
RIU Hotels & Resorts is completing a renovation of its Hotel Riu Palace Macao in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Following an investment of $14 million, the hotel will reopen on Aug. 4 with a new decorative style and new restaurants and services. From the beginning of the coming winter season, the Riu Palace Macao will be "the perfect choice for couples looking for a relaxing stay,"as the hotel will be RIU's first adults-only hotel in the Americas. The Riu Palace Macao was the first Palace brand hotel in the Americas. The hotel will maintain its colonial-style facade, but its interior design...
Starwood opens dual-branded ski resort in China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the opening of its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan, China. Owned by Dalian Wanda Group, Sheraton Changbaishan Resort (297 rooms) and The Westin Changbaishan Resort (262 rooms) are adjacent to the slopes of the Changbai Mountains, one of China's leading ski areas and famed resort destinations. The highly anticipated opening marks Starwood's first ski resorts in Asia Pacific, and further lengthens the company's footprint as the largest international luxury and upper upscale hotel operator in China where the company recently...
St. Lucia savings
AskMeInc, a sales and marketing company for hotels and destinations, says deals are now being offered in the Caribbean. For instance, at Coconut Bay Resort in St. Lucia guests save up to 55% on all-inclusive rates with the Endless Summer special. This beachfront resort offers prices starting from US$125 p.p., based on double occupancy. This package is valid through Dec. 20 and is subject to availability and blackout dates....
Time for a little Toronto
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce its involvement in Mirvish Productions' smash hit theatre package, "It's Time for a Little T.O." The package includes a ticket to see either War Horse or Backbeat: The Birth of the Beatles, overnight accommodations at either the Sheraton Centre Toronto or The Westin Harbour Castle and a pre-fixe three course meal at one of 20 participating restaurants in the downtown core. The "It's Time for a Little T.O." package is priced at $169 p.p. inclusive of taxes and ticket fee and is valid, based on availability, for performances through Sept. 2....
W set for Colombia debut
W Hotels Worldwide has signed an agreement with Terranum Hotels to debut a new W Hotel in Bogota, Colombia. Slated to open in 2014, W Bogota will be a part of a larger mixed-use development, which will also include premium office space and high-end retail. W Bogota will be located in the heart of the fashionable Usaquen district in the northern part of the city, just steps away from the neighbourhood's trendy restaurants, cafes, and shopping. W Bogota will feature 168 guestrooms, including 20 suites and one Extreme Wow Suite (the W brand's interpretation of the Presidential Suite), the...
Free vow renewals at Jolly Beach
Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort & Spa makes it free and easy to plan a vow renewal for guests booking a seven-night, all-inclusive stay in a Superior Room category or higher. The resort's Renewal of Vows package is also seen as a wonderful choice for honeymoon couples who have walked down the aisle in a traditional wedding at home, but would like the special experience of a romantic ceremony on the beach. Vow renewal couples enjoy the personal attention of the resort's wedding co-ordinator and staff. Brides choose a bouquet of roses, lilies, anthuriums or and grooms wear a matching buttonhole. A...