Resorts
Montreal Welcomes Hôtel Monville
Montreal has welcomed its newest hotel – the Hôtel Monville, the only hotel in Canada providing room service using an autonomous delivery robot that carries orders directly to guest rooms. Located just a few steps from Palais des Congrès and historic Old Montreal, the 20-storey, four-star hotel offers 269 guest rooms, including 54 suites. Guests can easily check in at electronic kiosks where they will automatically receive their room keys. All rooms and suites have large windows that, alongside the paintings that adorn the walls, provide panoramic views of the city, the...
Discover Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
A short drive from the brochure-worthy, palm tree lined beaches Cancun is known for, travellers can find themselves in virtually another world – and in another time, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. A small but well-preserved example of one of hundreds of cities built by the Mayans, El Meco archaeological site is far closer to Cancun's booming Hotel Zone than the likes of the Tulum ruins, but receives far fewer visitors. “You don't need to go far to learn about the Mayan culture,” explains Alfredo Calderon, president of...
Checking In With SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World's (SLH) global presence now reaches 82 countries, and its CEO is flatly stating that its solid relationship with the travel agency community has spurred its growth. Filip Boyen said during a Tuesday Toronto event that SLH now has some 524 members found in all continents except Antarctica. The properties themselves range from one with two villas to 200-unit hotels in Shanghai and New York, with the average having 56 rooms. “We have our own little niche,” Boyen told PressToday, adding that hotels wishing to become Small Luxury Hotels of the...
Sandals Launches New Agent Reward Program
Unique Vacations Inc, an affiliate of the worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, has introduced a new innovative commission program for travel agents – “Points to Paradise.” According to officials, the program allows agents to earn more per booking, with every net room dollar booked earning a corresponding one point towards a travel agent’s own Sandals vacation. All commissionable rooms are eligible for Points to Paradise, no matter the number of guests booked – couple, family or social group. “Travel agents have been the driving force behind...
Deals From explora
Chilean lodge company explora, which has upscale properties in largely remote areas of Chile and Peru, is marking its 25th anniversary by offering discounts of up to 50%. “25 years ago we dared to propose a new way of traveling based on the deep discovery and exploration of remote and unexplored destinations. Since then, we have opened four hotels, three Travesías and more than 100 exploration routes, offering an experience where every detail has been carefully designed so that travellers can explore and enjoy our destinations to the fullest,” the company said in a...
The Latest In Luxury
Meliá Hotels International has announced its latest addition in Mexico with the launch of Paradisus Playa Mujeres in Q1 2019. The luxury hotel will be Mexico's fifth Paradisus branded property. Nestled just off the coast of Cancun with sugary soft white-sand beaches and sweeping coastlines, Playa Mujeres is the new popular destination for travellers and locals alike. Located 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown, Paradisus Playa Mujeres is situated on the seafront, offering a tranquil and relaxing setting. It is within close proximity of Isla...
Take The Kids On An Adventure
This spring, Club Med is making family vacation planning simple and affordable. When booking a family getaway from April 4 to April 10, kids under 12 will stay free with the purchase of any adult ticket. For an all-inclusive price of just $1649 per adult, families can escape to Club Med's top-rated resorts in Punta Cana, Cancun, Ixtapa and Sandpiper Bay. The offer applies for select travel dates booked for May, June, July, August, September or October. For more information, visit www.clubmed.ca...
Check Out Sandals’ April Webinars
As part of its weekly webinar series hosted by resort management teams, Sandals Resorts has unveiled the upcoming schedule for April. Created exclusively for travel agents, the virtual sessions take place for 30 minutes every Friday afternoon and provide useful, up-to-the-minute information directly from the featured resort as well as unique sales tips for that property. Friday April 6, 2018 -- Beaches Ocho Rios – 3 pm to 3:30 pm EDT Friday April 13, 2018 -- Sandals Grande St. Lucian – 12:30 pm to 1 pm EDT Friday April 20, 2018 -- Beaches Negril – 12:30 pm to 1 pm...