Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Scottsdale breaks ground on new conference centre
Determined to give guests a distinctive Southwest meeting destination, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has broken ground on a new conference centre. It will add 4,800 square metres of indoor meeting space to the new Palomino Ballroom. Set to debut in November, the new US$20 million conference centre will give the resort a total of 14,000 square metres of event space. This makes it the largest meetings resort in the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio worldwide....
Fairmont to open resort in Ajman in 2013
A new resort property, Fairmont Ajman, will open in the United Arab Emirates in early 2013. Prominently situated on the Corniche, the resort fronts 250 metres of sandy beach. The property will feature 252 rooms and suites, including two luxurious penthouse offerings. Dining options include an all-day dining outlet, with a multi-kitchen format and two private dining rooms, which will transform into an...
Hard Rock has plans for Aruba
Hard Rock International has announced plans for a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Aruba. The government of Aruba selected Southwest Horeca Development, through an RFP process, to build the 310-room, beachfront Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, marking the initial step toward the development process. Upon opening, Hard Rock would manage the day-to-day operations of the property. While plans are in advanced stages, finalized contracts and financing details are still pending. The hotel would be located near the capital Oranjestad, close to "old city"attractions. Featuring eco-friendly, sustainable energy...
Two Ritz Carlton luxury villas for vacation rentals
Maui visitors now have the opportunity to rent two ultra-luxury villas at the exclusive Ritz Carlton Club & Residences, Kapalua Bay. Opened in 2009 on West Maui's Kapalua Beach, the property has 84 villa residences featuring Ritz-Carlton amenities and services. Short-term rentals are very limited, but Tropical Villa Vacations now offers two of these luxury villas: the Ocean Dreams Villa 2203 and the recently added Sea Mist Villa 2403. Tropical Villa Vacations specializes in luxury vacation villas, including beachfront homes, villas, and estates....
Maui Beach Hotel joins Aqua Hotels group
The Maui Beach Hotel is now being managed by Aqua Hotels & Resorts, effective April 1. Maui Beach Hotel is located on Kahului Bay at 170 Kaahumanu Avenue and is the only hotel owned by Elleair Hawaii Inc., which also owns the Elleair Maui Golf Club, in Kihei....
Four Points by Sheraton to debut in Kelowna
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to introduce its rapidly expanding Four Points brand to Kelowna, BC. Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport will open in the spring of 2013, just minutes from baggage claim. Owned by Argus Properties Ltd. and managed by Pacrim Hospitality Services, the newly constructed hotel will be the first Four Points hotel in Kelowna and the brand's fifth in British Columbia. The hotel will feature 120 rooms, meeting facilities, an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness...
Backyard luau at Aston Maui Lu
On the menu for a stay at the Aston Maui Lu is a real Polynesian Village Luau. No driving is necessary -- guests simply cross the lawn for their private party. On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting at 5 p.m., talented entertainers teach conch shell blowing, ukulele playing, hula and carving, followed by a feast of roasted kalua pork and mahi mahi, plus mac and cheese, hot dogs and Maui chips for the kids. The evening highlight is a show that features hula, Tahitian dance and music, with a fire knife dance finale....
Plenty cooking in Vegas with Gordon Ramsay
Internationally renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay has announced that Gordon Ramsay Steak, his first restaurant in Las Vegas, will open May 11 at Paris Las Vegas. Gordon Ramsay Steak will offer guests a fresh, high-energy modern steakhouse environment that playfully transports guests from Paris to London. Gordon Ramsay Steak will seat 200 guests throughout the two-storey dining room, chef's table, private dining rooms, bar and lounge. The lounge will have its own food menu and classically inspired cocktails. The wine list for both the dining room and lounge will contain more than 325 labels....