Hotels & Resorts
Accor Has Ambitious Plans For 2021
Accor kicked off the year with plans for a host of new hotel openings in North & Central America and around the world. And although 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges – not the least of which were felt among the travel and hospitality sectors – Accor maintained a steady pace of development and continued to sign new projects, leading to a robust roster of new hotel openings throughout 2021. Agnes Roquefort, global chief development officer, said that: “As we are all too familiar, 2020 had a profound impact on our day-to-day lives and the hospitality industry as a...
New Year, New Look at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend a webinar hosted by the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and Baxter Media next Wednesday (February 3) at 1 p.m. (EST). Webinar attendees will have a chance to win three nights in a PREMIUM Partial Ocean View category room with a daily $50 dining credit. Attend the entire webinar to be eligible. 2021 ushers in exciting changes at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, thanks to the progress of their Kealaula project including fully renovated rooms in two wings and Huihui, their new oceanfront restaurant. The redesigned and upgraded rooms offer...
Transat Web Page Features Hotel Partner Test Info
In an effort to help travellers comply with the new government measure requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to travel to Canada, some of Transat's hotel partners are now offering COVID-19 testing services on-site or at an external clinic. To simplify the process for travel agents and their clients, Transat has compiled a list of these hotels on its website along with details relating to the testing service (price, appointment scheduling, processing time, etc.). Furthermore, a clearly marked logo has been added to each resort’s information page. For any...
Quebec Premier Calls For Non-Essential Travel Ban
Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on the federal government to ban non-essential international travel. The Premier indicated that he wants to avoid reliving the situation linked to the March 2020 March break, which could have disastrous consequences for the provinces health system. While Premier Legault said that it's understandable that some people have to travel for humanitarian reasons, he also made it clear that there is no reason to buy all-inclusive packages in the South as new, more contagious strains of coronavirus emerge. pretty much everywhere in the...
Adam Stewart Named SRI’s Executive Chairman
Adam Stewart has been named Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), becoming just the second Chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He is preceded by his late Father and Chairman, the Hon. Gordon "Butch" Stewart, a pioneer in Caribbean tourism who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxury after founding the organization in 1981 and played a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s popularity. Executive Chairman Adam Stewart assumes the role after working alongside his father for more than two decades, serving as Chief Executive Officer and most recently...
Hilton Unveils Hybrid Solutions For Meetings, Events
Hilton has launched Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions, recognizing that as the world emerges from a year of uncertainties, one business reality seems crystal clear -- that hybrid meetings and events will be critical in the near-term. The new suite of offerings, which will continue to evolve, directs event planners to Hilton’s hybrid-ready hotels while also providing them with planning resources – including an expanded Hilton EventReady Playbook and flexible customer offers. With each meeting and event experience delivered by dedicated team members, as part of the Hilton...
Sandals Offering Canadian Guests Free PCR Tests
Sandals and Beaches Resorts are advising that Canadians (along with guests from other markets) will be able to receive a complimentary COVID-19 PCR test onsite at their resort prior to their departure to Canada. The company notes that through its Sandals Resorts Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, it is committed to ensuring its valued guests' health and safety. Sandals said that it is dedicated to ensuring that it follows all developments in real-time to safeguard its guests’ vacation experience so that they can always travel with confidence. And it notes that recently...
Preferred, Sabre Renew Their Partnership
Sabre Corporation and Preferred Hotels & Resorts have renewed their strategic partnership through a long-term and expanded technology agreement. The renewal marks the latest chapter in the long-standing relationship between the two companies, with the latest deal ensuring that Preferred Hotels & Resorts will have continued access to the full suite of Sabre’s hospitality solutions to support the company’s goal of expanding adoption of its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program and expanding distribution of its properties within its Preferred Residences collection. Michelle...