Hotels & Resorts
Changes At The CHTA
Frank Comito has stepped down as CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) after guiding the association through the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several devastating hurricanes and numerous global challenges impacting the region's top industry. Comito’s transition comes at the conclusion of nearly 40 years of service to local and regional private sector organizations in the Caribbean. In a message to members, Comito, who will serve as a part-time Special Advisor to the organization, said he was proud of how quickly and...
Circa Resort Opens New Tower, Lounge In Vegas
Circa Resort & Casino – downtown Las Vegas’ newest casino-resort – has officially opened its 777-room hotel tower and rooftop lounge, Legacy Club. Paying tribute to Vintage Vegas through its design and old-school hospitality, these new amenities mark the official completion of Circa’s construction. Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa, said: “They say to save the best for last, and when you see our hotel tower and Legacy Club, you’ll see that’s exactly what we did. Circa is now home to some of the most stunning hotel rooms and suites in all of the city and watching Las Vegas...
Comfort Suites Paradise Island Reopens With A Splash
Following an extended closure caused by the global pandemic, Comfort Suites Paradise Island resumed operations just before Christmas, with an invitation to new and returning loyal guests to experience all the property has to offer at value savings. Announcing a special reopening sale, director of sales, Yasmine Mills-Strachan said: “We are back to bring you comfort” and noted that the 223-room property has used the past several months to firmly establish its new health and safety initiatives and is poised and ready to welcome guests back to experience its world-renown...
February Reopening For The Cove
Atlantis Paradise Island will reopen The Cove, on Feb. 11, 2021. Nestled along a protected cove between two private white sand beaches and offering exclusive experiences and personalized service, the elegant retreat is perfect for luxury travelers, from couples seeking a romantic getaway to families and friends in need of a relaxing oasis. Enhancements throughout the property will debut later next year, including updates to the hotel’s beautiful Nave lobby, coveted beachfront cabanas, and its 22nd-floor guestrooms and club lounge. Returning guests will delight in The Cove’s...
New Rewards Program From The Excellence Collection
The Excellence Collection has launched The Excellence Collection Rewards -- a new program to thank those who have chosen to make the brand’s properties their home away from home. The upscale experience that characterizes these all-inclusive hotels and resorts will now be enhanced with members-only privileges, which include a host of curated offerings automatically unlocked upon check-out from any of the brand’s properties. From exclusive discounts at their world-class spas to in-suite surprises, the program will represent the brand’s appreciation for guests who become part of...
Sunset Resorts Set To Shine In 2021
Good things come to those who wait is how the saying goes and Sunset Resorts has certainly been patient, but it hasn’t been resting on its laurels. No, the company has been busy rebranding and refurbishing two Montego Bay resorts reacquired from AMResorts in June, although it has indefinitely postponed reopening Oasis at Sunset and Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & Waterpark while Jamaica awaited an increase in visitor traffic from their key feeder markets of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. However, the resort company has now decided to reopen Oasis at Sunset on...
COVID-19 And Canadian Travel Intentions
In its Winter Travel Intentions Outlook for the Winter of 2020-2021, Outbound Canada reports that: “As would be expected, the COVID-19 crisis continues to have a substantial impact on the travel activity of Canadians. The most recent travel intentions survey indicates that just 36% of adults plan to take a leisure trip between November 2020 and April 2021, a significantly smaller share than last year (64%). And it continues that: “Compared to last year, the proportion of respondents who are currently planning any leisure travel has decreased most dramatically in British...
Open For Business
The Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo in, Dominican Republic is now open for business and showing off a US$10 million transformation. Committed to reactivating tourism and helping the local community in Samaná, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts looks forward to welcoming guests at this renewed destination during the holiday season and beyond. Isabel Piñero, vice president of marketing & communications at de Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re pleased to bring this beloved property, Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo, back...