Hotels & Resorts
Sandals Says: ‘Let’s Talk About Digital Marketing’
Sandals Resorts is introducing a new series of live, virtual town halls that will tackle a variety of important sales and marketing topics for travel advisors. Created exclusively for the Canadian market and led by moderators C.J. Smith, Senior National Sales Manager and Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada Inc., each town hall will delve into a timely discussion with different special guests. Maureen Barnes-Smith, Vice President Sales & Marketing Canada, Unique Vacations Canada Inc, affiliate of worldwide representatives of Sandals and Beaches...
Humaniti Set To Make Its Debut In Montreal
In June, Humaniti Hotel, Autograph Collection will make its debut in Montreal. It will be one of the first luxury hotels to open in Canada since the start of the pandemic, standing as an important symbol of confident optimism for the future of Canadian tourism. The 193-room hotel is part of the newly constructed Humaniti Montreal, a European-inspired, mixed-use development is the city’s first Smart Vertical Community. It’s a fully-connected environment combines retail, residential living, commercial office space, with the new hotel concept. Humaniti is located in the heart of...
What’s Cooking At Hard Rock Punta Cana
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana has opened its food hall concept, The Market Food Hall, replacing the buffet style restaurant previously in its place. The Market food hall will feature cuisines offers guests a culinary journey through the world’s most appealing street food cuisines, made-to-order with seasonal locally sourced ingredients and a selection of hand-crafted cocktails. The concept was developed as a way to enhance the guest experience through new culinary concepts and experiential dining. Cuisines that will be part of the food hall include a New Orleans...
Some May Not Be Saved
Reacting to British Columbia’s provincial budget, BC’s major tourism and hospitality sectors said that while they welcomed tourism-related investments that were announced, those measures may not be enough to save some businesses until such time travel restrictions are lifted and inter-provincial and international travellers can once again visit British Columbia. The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), BC Hotel Association (BCHA), Association of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), and Restaurants Canada (RC) said they acknowledge and appreciate the province’s commitment to...
Sandals Has Big Plans In Jamaica
Go big or go home might well have been the headline for this story as Sandals Resorts International (SRI) signals its continued confidence in Jamaica, announcing that it will add three new hotels to its already extensive collection of resorts on the island. SRI Executive Chairman Adam Stewart indicated that Sandals Resorts will transform two all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica acquired last year -- the former Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios and Jewel Runaway Bay Beach Resort & Waterpark plus a prime parcel of beachfront land adjacent to the Ocho Rios resort...
Sandals Celebrates 25 In The Bahamas With Big Plans
To mark its 25th anniversary in the Bahamas, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is embarking on a multi-million-dollar renovation of Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas. As part of these enhancements, the resort will unveil several new features and facilities like the addition of iconic river suites as well as the refurbishment of over 200 rooms and suites. So as not to intrude upon the guest experience, the resort will remain closed while construction is underway and will reopen ahead of the winter season Nov. 4, 2021. SRI Executive Chairman Adam Stewart said: “Sandals...
Save With Club Med’s April Flash Sale
Until April 21, 2021 Club Med is offering Canadians a chance to book for select travel dates through July 2, 2022 and get the best rates. The offer lets Canadians plan a trip to any of the six Club Med fan-favourite resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida and get up to 50% in savings for vacations later in 2021 and in 2022. Plus, kids under four stay for free and guests can travel with complete peace of mind with Club Med’s flexible cancelation policy and medical assistance program. The offer applies to Club Med Cancún Yucatan, Mexico; Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican...
The ‘Drive That Defines Us’
In the first of a two-part conversation, Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, talks about his father’s legacy; the importance of the company’s 40th anniversary in 2021; and the fact that: “We have always operated with a future lens; the challenges of today do not define the possibilities of tomorrow.” Stewart tells Canadian Travel Press: “Our brand, although perhaps not the largest resort chain in the world, is one of the most well-known, award-winning and influential. For any brand, this would be remarkable, but for an idea developed in the...