Hotels & Resorts
Adventure at the Westin Bayshore
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has unveiled its packages for the 2012 summer season, which runs from June 1 to Aug. 31. Partnering with Prince of Whales Adventure Tours, the Westin Bayshore offers two packages that include overnight accommodations. One package has guests cruising on the high-speed, 74 passenger vessel, Ocean Magic. The other has guests experiencing an adrenaline rush as they take off in a sea plane, bound for Victoria. Both packages allow guests to witness a variety of whales, sea lions, eagles, sea birds and more in their natural habitat. The Ultimate Day Tour package is...
Two stays pays at Comfort Suites Kelowna
Two stays at the Comfort Suites Kelowna during the spring/summer will earn guests a gift card valued at $50. The "Two Stays Pays" promotion by Choice Hotels is available to guests who make two stays between now and Aug. 15, 2012. When guests stay two separate times at the Comfort Suites Kelowna or any Comfort Inn, Quality, Econo Lodge or other Choice hotel in Canada or the U.S., they earn enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a $50 gift card for gas, dining or shopping at participating retailers. For more, go to http://www.choicehotels.ca...
Agents are STARs with Aston
Aston Hotels & Resorts is rewarding travel agents with a free night at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach on Maui for each five-night (consecutive nights) stay they book for clients at the resort. Book 10 nights, earn two free nights; book 15 nights, earn three free nights, etc. There is no limit on the number of free nights agents can earn. As STARs online members, agents also generate a $50 cash back bonus for every five consecutive nights booked, as well as STARs points that are redeemable for gift cards or more free stays with Aston Hotels & Resorts. The offer is valid for materialized...
Fairmont revs things up for agents
With Montreal gearing up for the F1 Grand Prix race that will take place there at the beginning of June, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is helping agents -- who are members of its Famous Agents program -- rev up their engines with a special cash-back offer when they book their clients at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth during the race weekend. Montreal's Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is the official caterer to the race's VIP and corporate reception lounges, not to mention being centrally located for race enthusiasts who want to be part of the festivities. This year, Famous Agents who book their clients at...
AMG signs deal with Biggest Losers
American Marketing Group has signed a preferred vendor agreement with The Biggest Loser Resorts -- which have locations in Utah and California and opening soon in western New York. Each of the resorts provides a comprehensive program that focuses on fitness, nutrition, education and relaxation. The preferred relationship will give travel professionals of TRAVELSAVERS Canada the ability to provide exciting perks and benefits for this life-changing experience to their clients. The relationship is also available to TRAVELSAVERS and NEST travel professionals in the US. Nicole Mazza, chief...
Save with the Sheraton Nassau
As its fifth anniversary approaches, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino is celebrating with the launch of its Sunsational Savings package. Guests booking a minimum four-night stay at the resort from now through Dec. 31, 2012 will receive the fourth night free; $100 food and beverage credit for stays up to five nights; a $200 food and beverage credit for stays of six nights or longer; and complimentary upgrade based on availability at check-in. The resort's director of sales & marketing, Manny Corral said that "With the resort's five-year anniversary approaching, we want to thank...
New site, new page for Days Inns
Days Inns-Canada has relaunched its web site -- http://www.daysinn.ca -- with a new design, enhanced functionality and user-friendly tools to search for hotels and read guest reviews. The update of the web site is all part of Days Inns-Canada strategy to drive more direct bookings. Melissa Kenney, senior director, marketing, Realstar Hospitality, said: "Enhancing our web site is an important step in attracting the busy modern guest. Today's travellers have high expectations for their online shopping experience -- they expect a fresh look, current Canadian content and a booking method that is...
Days Inns opens in Chetwynd
There's a new Days Inn in Chetwynd, British Columbia. It's also the second Days Inn to open in B.C. during the spring of 2012. The 53-room conversion property offers free Daybreak Cafe breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, free guest parking, meeting and banquet facilities, business place rooms as well as Wyndham Rewards for every qualified stay. Irwin Prince, president and COO of Realstar Hospitality, said: "Days Inn - Chetwynd is another great addition to our growing portfolio of hotels. This hotel reflects our continued commitment to providing travellers with excellent value, great...