Resorts
Sunwing Offers Planet Hollywood Savings
Sunwing is rolling out the red carpet and offering travellers a VIP invitation to be among the first guests to experience the highly anticipated Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, slated to open Oct. 1. Those who book by June 29 can take advantage of savings of up to 50% on vacation packages during the tour operator’s time-limited “Red Carpet Sale.” What’s more, agents can earn 4X the STAR Agent Reward points that convert to cash on all new bookings, for departures between Oct. 1 and Dec. 20. According to Sunwing officials, travellers can look forward to lavish...
Something New From Marriott
Research shows consumers increasingly seek out enriching, local experiences when they travel. Now, with summer vacation right around the corner, Marriott is rolling out local-area expert recommendations, bespoke categories, and hand-curated lists of things to do on the substantially expanded Marriott Moments to help all travellers and locals discover experiences that speak to their passions and inspire personal fulfillment. This summer, Marriott has tapped into the company's global network of thousands of local-area experts including its hotel associates, as well as global partners and...
Beaches Kicks Off Real Madrid Partnership
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has kicked off a new collaboration with The Real Madrid Foundation to implement the first-ever series of soccer clinics at Beaches Resorts in 2019. Hosted in partnership with the Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, these world-class educational and training programs will take place over two, separate five-day periods, the first being in Negril, Jamaica on May 14-20 and the second at Providenciales, Turks and Caicos on May 22-28. Each training session will feature immersive instruction and sport values sessions...
ACV Karisma’s Partner of the Month
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has been selected as Karisma’s Preferred Partner for the month of June. ACV clients will receive up to 60% off hotel bookings; a free stay for the seventh passenger for group bookings, and a $250 resort credit. Plus, until June 30, Air Canada Vacations is offering agents the opportunity to earn 2X ACV&ME points booking a package or a group at select Karisma Hotels for travel until Oct....
RIU Joins the UN #BeatPlasticPollution Program
RIU Hotels & Resorts participated in the United Nations' World Environment Day 2018, #BeatPlasticPollution, by organizing clean-ups of coastal areas and beaches in most of the destinations it operates in. Fifty RIU hotels participated in the worldwide clean-up with staff, guests and local communities helping out. In the Americas, RIU staff in Panama took care of the Playa Blanca zone in Río Hato, while in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, waste was collected along the four-km stretch of highway from Nuevo Colón to Playa de Matapalo. Punta Cana saw a clean-up in Playa Macao and Arena Gorda,...
Beaches Resorts Receives Corporate Leadership Award
Beaches Resorts was recently honoured at Sesame Workshop’s 16th annual benefit gala. Adam Stewart, deputy chairman of Sandals Resorts International, accepted the Corporate Leadership Award in recognition of Beaches Resorts’ commitment to making every child feel welcome and safe, whether through autism-friendly kids’ activities or support for families affected by recent hurricanes along with the efforts of the Sandals Foundation, the organization’s philanthropic arm. Katie Couric hosted the event with Sesame Street Muppets Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and...
Serenity at Coconut Bay Partners With ACV
Saint Lucia’s newest adults-only luxury all-inclusive resort, Serenity at Coconut Bay, has partnered with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) launching an exclusive Aeroplan Miles promotion. Members earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan miles per couple for a seven-night flight-inclusive stay booked now through June 30 for travel through Dec. 20. ACV air-inclusive packages to Serenity start at $3,639 per person, based on double occupancy, for a one-week stay. Bonus Aeroplan Miles earned per couple are based on the suite category booked: 3,000 miles for the Plunge Pool Suite; 5,000 miles for the...
Getaway to Seven Stars This Summer
Seven Stars Resort & Spa, located on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, is giving dads and the other important men in our lives the special treatment – not just on one day – but throughout the month of June. Throughout June, guys that book The Spa’s 50-minute Post-Workout Massage will receive a savings of 20% off the menu price of $150. This is combined with Seven Stars Resort & Spa’s 30% off summer getaway offer available on all room types and accommodations booked. With medium-to-firm pressure applied, and a combination of invigorating muscle...