Hotels & Resorts
Predator Ridge pens Hockey Canada deal
Predator Ridge has announced a preferred partnership alliance with Hockey Canada. The alliance sees the Okanagan golf resort community becoming Hockey Canada's summer home for this coming season. Scott Smith, COO of Hockey Canada, commented: "Hockey Canada is very excited to enter into a special and unique partnership with Predator Ridge. Hockey Canada remains very active in the summer as we prepare our teams, events and programs for the following season. This agreement will allow Hockey Canada to hold a number of events in the spectacular surroundings of Predator Ridge, while working towards...
March is Spa Month at Real
March is Spa Month at Caribbean Mexico's Real Resorts. Those who book any all-inclusive vacation between now and Feb. 26 for travel during March receive a 20% discount on all spa services at THE ROYAL'S SPAzul and the Gran's SPAreal. "Enjoy a 20% discount on all holistic and Mayan-inspired massages, facials, body treatments and wraps, hydrotherapy treatments, couples massages, as well as manicures, pedicures and salon services. In addition, guests of the ROYALS can use the SPAreal's hydrotherapy pools and sauna at anytime, as well as enjoy yoga, spinning and Pilate's classes without any...
Starwood reinvents loyalty
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has enhanced its guest loyalty program (Starwood Preferred Guest) with a range of new benefits, including lifetime status, 24-hour check-in and a dedicated Starwood ambassador who provides one-on-one service to tailor the guest experience. "With globalization trends, there are more mega travellers than ever before going to more places around the world,"said Starwood president Frits van Paasschen. "The opportunity to cultivate what we call 'loyalty beyond reason' with the world's most frequent travellers has never been greater. These are sophisticated...
Hilton set to open all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta
Hilton is set to make its debut on the Pacific coast of Mexico, with the upcoming property appearing in a locale that's very familiar to Canadians and offering a type of vacation package that's built a strong following in this country. The Hilton Puerto Vallarta is slated to open in the summer and will be the only all-inclusive Hilton in Mexico, reports Gabriela Benedetto, who oversees sales efforts in Canada for Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, parent company of the upcoming property. "They decided to use the prestige of Hilton Hotels and offer clients a new product in Puerto Vallarta,"Benedetto...
Atlific expands management portfolio in Fort McMurray
Atlific Hotels has added the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray to its ever-growing portfolio. At the forefront of the hotel market in the thriving oil region, Atlific now manages six hotels with a total of 767 hotel rooms in Fort McMurray, all owned by Temple Real Estate Investment Trust. The Radisson Fort McMurray features 134 rooms and suites offering free local calling, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, on-demand movies, room service and Sleep Number Beds by Select Comfort. The hotel also features the contemporary Aurora Bar & Grill, a fitness centre, business centre, complimentary...
Sixth night free at Aulani resort
The new Aulani Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu is now offering a sixth night free plus complimentary continental breakfast, when guests book a five-night consecutive stay at the oceanfront resort. The resort features family activities and world-class entertainment, including a dynamic water playground, all created with the Disney magic. The offer is available for purchase through Feb. 29 for most nights from March 1-17 and April 15 through May 31. Mention offer code E7D....
Maui resort entices guests with special programs
Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui's crescent-shaped Napili Bay is offering specials during its Value Seasons in 2012, including free nights and luggage fee reimbursement. Value Season dates are April 14 through June 15, and Aug. 18 through Dec. 13. The resort's room rates are lower during those periods, and the following programs are offered: !!! Fifth Night Free provides a complimentary fifth night to guests after every four consecutive paid nights at rack rate in selected room categories. A minimum five-night stay is required. !!! The resort's 7th Heaven Special offers a sixth and seventh...
Aqua ‘3-Night Stand’
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has new and returning Hawaii packages for 2012. Aqua 3-Night Stand is a new romance package designed for couples looking for more than a one-night stand. It includes a guaranteed king (or queen) bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit featuring products for adventures in romance, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts and bottle of champagne. A three-night minimum stay is required. Aqua 3-Night Stand is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels, including Aqua Bamboo Waikiki, an intimate, Southeast Asian-inspired boutique hotel offering a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall...