Hotels & Resorts
The Whaler introduces renovation special
For a limited time, Maui's The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is offering special rates. The rates are offered by Aston Hotels & Resorts in celebration of the completion of The Whaler's US$14-million exterior renovation, which included enhanced lanais with new tile, railings and planter boxes and a contemporary earth tone colour palette. This recent renovation project was preceded by major pool, garden courtyard and porte cochere improvement initiatives in 2009. With its two classic, 12-storey towers, this luxury condominium resort on Kaanapali Beach is conveniently located directly across from...
Empress Artist in Residence named
The Fairmont Empress in Victoria has introduced its first Artist in Residence for 2012. Manon Elder of Victoria replaces Judy McLaren and will exhibit her work in the hotel gallery until June 30. Elder's first major collaboration was as the first living artist to partner with the Royal BC Museum. The Other Emily paired Elder's works with those of Emily Carr's and was the museum's feature exhibition, March to October in 2011....
W Hotels debuts in France
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has expanded into France with the debut of the W Hotels brand and the opening of W Paris - Opéra. Owned by Barcelona-based Meridia Capital, the hotel is set inside a historic 1870s Haussman-era heritage building near Opéra Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Place Vendome in the eclectic, historic 9th Arrondissement in Paris. The opening of W Paris - Opéra marks a significant milestone in the W brand's global expansion as it gears to enter Singapore, Thailand and China later this year. W Paris - Opéra features 91 guest rooms, including...
Still time to register for HAC, CTMS & ORC
There's still time to register for the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) conference, the Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit (CTMS) and Online Revealed Canada (ORC) event -- which take place next week -- March 5, 6 & 7 -- at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. On March 5 and March 6, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) will hold its annual conference which, in 2012, features Dr. David Suzuki and Joie de Vivre's founder, Chip Conley as the headline speakers. HAC's incoming chairman, Hank Stackhouse will not only give delegates the inside scoop on what's coming in the next 12 months for the...
Tobago’s new Magdalena available via all GDS networks
Travel agents can now book the new, 200-room Magdalena Grand Beach Resort (http://www.MagdalenaGrand.com) on Tobago via the four GDS (Global Distribution System) networks of Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo and Worldspan, as well as TravelWeb and Pegasus ODD (Online Distribution Database), online travel agents (OTAs) including Expedia. As an incentive for booking the Magdalena, agents will earn a 12% commission on all reservations made by June 30. Following are the codes for the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort: GDS Chain Code: WV; Amadeus: TAB618; Galileo: 55588; Sabre: 154806; TravelWeb / Pegasus...
Parents get a ‘March Break’ at the Royal York
Kids are kings or queens of the castle at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York when they book a Royal Maya Civilization or a Fairmont Family Escape package this March Break. Both packages offer children and their families a big city overnight stay with value added inclusions to get the family exploring Toronto, March 9 through to March 18. Families partaking in the Royal Maya Civilization Package are lured back in time with an overnight stay and access to the exhibition: Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World at the Royal Ontario Museum. The overnight package, starting at $251, features a one-night...
Going green in Rhode Island
Celebrating March with a green initiative, Hotel Viking and Green Envy Eco-Boutique, both in Newport, Rhode Island, have partnered to offer perks to travellers. Guests of Hotel Viking during March enjoy a 10% discount at Green Envy Eco-Boutique. And shoppers at Green Envy Eco-Boutique enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner at One Bellevue, Hotel Viking's award-winning restaurant. The green partnership invites guests of Hotel Viking to enjoy a 10% discount when they show their key card at Green Envy Eco-Boutique, a five-minute walk from Hotel Viking. Green Envy Eco-Boutique features...
Beaches brings back ‘Single Parent Fun’ months
Beaches Resorts has announced the return of Single Parent Fun (SPF) Months, making it easy for single parents to plan a trip with their kids that combine fun for all ages with a relaxing vacation experience for mom or dad, too. Single parent families who book a minimum three-night stay at any Beaches resort in Jamaica or Turks & Caicos from now through Oct. 25 will be treated to a variety of special events and a waived single supplement fee of up to US$220 per night. Travel must occur between May 1 and 24, or Sept. 4 to Oct. 31. Among the events for SPF Months, families will be invited as...