Resorts
RIU Unveils New Brand Image
RIU Hotels & Resorts has a new brand image that's “more modern, fresher and warmer” and will accompany the new style the hotel chain has been introducing in its hotels through major renovation projects and new openings. The change in image is seen as a natural step in this modernization process and is taking place in a year of record investment in hotel construction, renovation and acquisition that in 2017 reached 600 million euros. The chain foresees changing the brand image in all its hotels over the next two years, introducing the new image in 50% of its properties in...
AGENTS’ CHOICE IS BACK!
The theme at Baxter Media these days is all about “making it new,” so it should surprise no one that that's exactly what we're going to do with Agents' Choice in 2018. Actually, we already started making those changes with the Canadian travel industry's favourite and most influential poll of travel agents in 2017 with a brand new design that showcases the results in a way that makes for easy reading. And we're happy to report that last year, 5,770 Canadian travel agents voted for their favourites in 30 different categories, making it the second highest response rate in the history...
New Embassy Suites Opens in Houston
Embassy Suites by Hilton has expanded in Houston, Texas with the opening of the 208-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West – Katy. The all-suite hotel is situated about 30 miles from both of Houston's main airports and is located near the Park 10 Business District on the west side of Houston's Energy Corridor District, near Katy Town Center, the Merrell Center, Baseball USA, Typhoon Texas, Katy Mills' Mall and The Memorial City Mall. Featuring two-room suites, the property provides free, cooked-to-order breakfast, complimentary WiFi and an evening reception with drinks and...
Transat, Karisma Have New Year Offer
Transat is inviting travel agents to take advantage of its new special offer on Karisma Gourmet Inclusive hotels in the Riviera Maya. It also wishes to inform travellers who book the El Dorado Royale, the El Dorado Seaside Suites, the El Dorado Casitas or the Generations Riviera Maya and travel by Jan. 31 that they will receive an additional $ 250 air credit per couple. Agents will receive $15 Bonbon for each new individual bookings made at one of these hotels between Dec. 22, 2017 and Jan. 31, 2018 (for departures between Jan. 3 and 31). For more, visit http://www.transat.com or...
Choice Adds New Comfort Inn in Kemptville
Choice Hotels Canada has announced plans for the development of a new build Comfort Inn & Suites in Kemptville, Ont. Plans to break ground are scheduled for this spring, with the official opening currently slated for March 2019. The hotel will be located near the intersection of Rideau River Road and County Road 43 at the off ramp from Highway 416, in the Kemptville Gateway Garden complex. The hotel will feature 74 guest rooms and amenities that include meeting facilities, an indoor pool and fitness facilities. Choice Hotels Canada will open six new build Comfort Inn &...
Sunwing Offers Agents Up To 8X STAR Points
Sunwing is offering agents the opportunity to earn up to 8X STAR Agent Reward Points as part of a month-long promotion in partnership with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Throughout January, agents will have the opportunity to learn more about the key features of Karisma’s line-up of top-rated properties. And, each time an agent makes a booking at a Karisma property they will earn a ballot for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two with Karisma. Throughout January, agents will earn 8X STAR points on bookings for departures between Jan. 1 and April 30 to the following...
Four Seasons Opens in Tunisia
Four Seasons has expanded its portfolio with the December opening of the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in Tunisia, featuring contemporary Arabesque architecture and design details including mashrabiya latticework screens reflecting both the hotel’s proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its easy access to the city. The hotel offers 203 rooms, including 35 suites, all with terraces or balconies. The Presidential Suite features a private pool. Amenities include five food and beverage options, overseen by Executive Chef Omar Mallen, and a spa with 11 treatment rooms opening...
Disney Hotels Extend the Magic
Guests of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in Central Florida, beginning with stays on Jan. 1 and continuing throughout 2018, will enjoy an “Extra Magic Hours” benefit at Walt Disney World Theme Parks, with valid theme park admission. Throughout 2018, hotel guests can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours perk. Each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for guests to enjoy select attractions, and during select dates, the Extra Magic Hours benefit may also be offered at a Disney Water Park. Guests can view the Extra Magic Hours...