Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus in Torremolinos reopens after renovation
The Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus, located in Torremolinos, Andalusia, has just reopened following a complete renovation. The hotel has been upgraded to the premium category of the chain, RIU Palace, and represents the arrival of the first RIU establishment of this superior standard on the peninsula. Following the extensive renovation, the hotel features a new restaurant, improved sea views, and an elegant and bright design throughout all its areas. The four-star hotel boasts a privileged location just 20 metres from the Mediterranean Sea and is strategically connected to Malaga Airport...
Advisors can earn extra cash bonus with Unique Vacations Canada
Unique Vacations Canada is highlighting two featured resorts – Sandals Royal Curaçao and Beaches Turks & Caicos – during April and giving Canadian travel advisors the chance to earn up to USD$200 in bonus cash per booking. For all new bookings (6 nights or longer) made by April 30, 2026 via www.taportal.sandals.com or with the Unique Vacations Canada reservations team, advisors will earn some extra cash for themselves. Sandals Royal Curaçao USD$150 cash bonus (increased from $85) – Butler Suite USD$100 cash bonus (increased from $60) – Club Sandals /...
Hyatt Inclusive Collection names Morris as Director of Retail Sales for U.S. & Canada
Amanda Morris has been named Director of Retail Sales for the U.S. & Canada, leading strategy and partner engagement across both markets. Her appointment comes as Hyatt Inclusive Collection continues its integration with Playa Hotels & Resorts, bringing together its U.S. and Canada sales teams into one unified organization designed to deliver strong alignment, clear market coverage, and a more seamless experience for travel advisor partners across its growing all-inclusive portfolio. Supporting this evolution, Brian Joseph has been promoted to Senior Sales Manager, now...
Explore and Escape with Bahia Principe’s new sub-brands
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position in the all-inclusive space and enhance the booking experience with a refreshed visual identity and brand architecture. The new customer-centric structure simplifies the experience by organizing sub-brands into clearly defined adults-only and all-ages categories. The iconic Bahia Principe sun symbol has been modernized for digital and global environments while preserving its original spirit. The visual update supports the new “Fully & Freely” brand positioning, inviting guests to enjoy their vacation their way...
Elite Island Resorts new Antigua campaign designed to drive business to agents
Elite Island Resorts newly launched ‘A Love Letter To Antigua’ campaign is designed to help travel professionals showcase Antigua’s culture, history, and natural beauty. The initiative features premade itineraries, the 360° Antigua interactive map, and an unrivaled summer offer, making it easier for agents to plan immersive, culturally rich trips for their clients. Elite Island Resorts offers a collection of all-inclusive properties in Antigua, each designed to showcase the island’s charm and heritage. From elevated adults-only escapes at Galley Bay Resort &...
Sandals dreaming big with massive investment in three Jamaican resorts
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) will be investing US$200 million to reimagine three of its iconic Jamaican resorts: Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast. Following Hurricane Melissa last fall, Sandals Resorts International reopened five of its eight Jamaica properties in December 2025 with Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast remaining closed for assessment. As restoration efforts have advanced on the three resorts, the company has identified an opportunity to undertake a more comprehensive transformation...
YVR Fairmont properties formalize Indigenous partnerships with agreement
A supportive relationship between two Fairmont hotel properties in Vancouver and the Indigenous Tourism British Columbia (ITBC) group was formalized at a signing ceremony at the Fairmont Waterfront this week. General managers from the Fairmont Waterfront and the Fairmont Vancouver Airport joined the chief marketing officer of ITBC at a table to sign the new Partnership Agreements. These formalize the friendships that both hotels maintain with the provincial Indigenous tourism body, and convert those relationships into more effective collaborations. “These long-term collaborations...
Instant Savings from Sandals, Beaches is back by popular demand
After the success of its earlier Canadian-exclusive Instant Savings offer, Sandals and Beaches Resorts is bringing the promotion back for a limited time. All new Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of six nights or longer) made by March 20, 2026 – for travel through the end of the year – will enjoy instant savings of up to CAD$1,000 at four featured Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and beyond. The offer is valid in all room categories with no blackout dates: Sandals Royal Curaçao Save CAD$1000 for Butler or Club Sandals booking Save CAD$700...