Hotels & Resorts
Putting A Fresh Spin On Agent Fams
Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville have teamed up to put a fresh spin on agent FAMs, empowering agents to better promote their offerings through one-on-one time with key executives and signature Margaritaville experiences. The next event will take place from Sept. 11 to Sept.15 at the brand new adults-only Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya, where executives from Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts will play host, immersing agents in the Margaritaville lifestyle through nightly entertainment, poolside vibes, site inspections, the infamous floating taco...
RIU Hotels & Resorts Just Keeps Making It New
RIU Hotels & Resorts is confidently stating that those who vacation at its properties won't find them looking a little long in the tooth. Armin Kaestner, the company’s vice-president of sales, contracting and business for the USA and Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, reports the company has each of its properties undergo major refurbishments after it reaches the 10-year mark, a policy that ensures they will always have a newish ambiance. Hotels have what Kaestner calls a "natural cycle," adding RIU guests will "never think, 'This looks like an old...
RIU Brings Its Party Events To Cancun
RIU Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the new and improved Riu Caribe following a complete transformation. In 2003, RIU purchased the hotel and in 2013 it underwent a renovation – now it has undergone a second makeover -- more proof of the hotel chain’s commitment to quality in Mexico. In addition to changes in the lobby, rooms, restaurants and common areas that will surprise guests, the new Riu Caribe will now be the first in the area to host RIU Party events, which will be open to all RIU guests in Cancun. One of the biggest changes following the reopening of the Riu...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 10
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. celebrated its 10th anniversary recently with a special event at Hyatt Ziva Cancun led by Playa’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Bruce Wardinski and with local officials, business partners, and team present. The event celebrated the exponential growth of the brand, which now has a total of 25 properties and 9,501 rooms across Mexico and the Caribbean, and highlighted the pillars which will foster continued growth in the next decade. Since the opening of its first branded properties in 2013, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Hyatt Zilara Cancun, in...
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba Taking A Responsible Approach
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives, oceanfront sister-resorts located on Druif Beach are showcasing their comprehensive sustainability program that promotes responsible travel. Marin Bijl general manager at Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives, said: “Our entire team is committed to protecting the natural environment that we are fortunate to call home.” Bijl continued: “We take extreme pride in being among the most eco-friendly and community-friendly properties in the hospitality industry and are thrilled to continue to receive recognition for those...
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Now Open
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is now open in downtown San Diego, marking the brand’s first city-centre location on the West Coast. Following a nearly $30 million property-wide re-imagination, the property is a distinctly Southern Californian take on the Margaritaville experience and is now home to San Diego’s largest rooftop pool deck, vibrant and beachy accommodations, three dining and entertainment destinations to sip and savor, flexible meetings and events spaces, and thoughtful amenities. Seamlessly blending the excitement of the city with the carefree...
Windjammer Landing Checks In With Savings
For a limited time only, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort's annual September Sale returns, offering savings of up to 60% off on all luxury room categories and villas. Additionally, guests who book their dream getaway to Saint Lucia before Oct. 2 will receive a US$250 resort credit which can be used towards spa treatments, food and beverage, or watersport activities. Having recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation; the property features new additions, including the revitalization of enhanced luxury Estate Villas, new Ocean Point Residences, updated suites, a...
Sandals Celebrates 30th Win As Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) took home 13 prestigious awards at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, which took place on August 26 at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Sandals Resorts International was named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for the 30th year in a row. In addition to this top honour, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River, which opened its doors in May, celebrated its first wins as the Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort and Caribbean's Leading New Resort. Ushering in a new era of Jamaican hospitality,...