Resorts
Fairmont Expands in Mexico
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Mota-Engil Tourismo have announced the development of a new 250-room luxury hotel and additional private residences along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. The new Fairmont Costa Canuva is slated to open in late 2018 and will reside within the new master-planned seaside community, “Costa Canuva,” on the Riviera Nayarit. The development is set along miles of pristine beach, just north of Punta Mita and approximately 40 miles north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Costa Canuva will offer five hotels, including the Fairmont. The development...
Sandals Hosts Virtual WeddingMoons Parties
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts is inviting clients of travel agents to participate in one of two Virtual WeddingMoons Parties on May 4 (8 p.m. EST) or May 14 (2 p.m., EST). Perfect for newly engaged couples looking to say “I do” in paradise, webinar participants will learn important tips and information, that are helpful when booking a Sandals Resorts or Beaches Resorts WeddingMoon. Additionally, participating couples will also have the opportunity to receive a Red Lane Spa credit of up to US$250 for all new room and wedding bookings made only through travel agents within...
ACV Adds New Properties in Mexico
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added two all-inclusive properties to its Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit product offering. First is the 4.5-star Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa (pictured) which is located in La Cruz bordering the Bahia de Banderas Bay. It is 25 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport and 2 km from Riviera Nayarit. The resort includes junior and master suites; one buffet restaurant; two a la carte restaurants as well as a snack bar and health bar. It also includes the Makawe spa; pool and beach towel service; and Wi-Fi in all rooms and service...
Club Med Launches Virtual Reality Tours
From flying on the trapeze at Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil in Punta Cana to checking into an over-water bungalow at Club Med Finolhu Villas in the Maldives, clients can now get a feel for their vacation before leaving home. Making use of 360-degree virtual reality technology, Club Med unveiled a video series on its YouTube channel and Facebook page to provide virtual tours of many of its resorts. “As we continually innovate to modernize the all-inclusive travel segment, technology plays a big role in how we communicate with our guests at all stages of the customer...
Outrigger Webinar Set for Tomorrow
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is hosting a free webinar Wednesday (April 20) at 1 p.m., EST in which agents can learn about the benefits of becoming an Outrigger Expert Agent, as well as getting a chance to explore both accommodation types that Outrigger has to offer in Hawaii. Taking part in the webinar will be Elizabeth Agustin, business development manager, Travel Agent Sales, Mary Loy, director of sales and marketing, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, and Beverly Fidel, director of sales and marketing, OHANA Hotels by Outrigger. Agents taking part will have a chance to win a gift...
Atlantis, Caesars Team Up
Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas has unveiled the details of a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The two hospitality and gaming companies have created an alliance designed to offer the Atlantis’ resort experience to members of Caesars Entertainment’s Total Rewards. Under this arrangement, Caesars will be the only brand of its kind that offers a Las Vegas style island gaming destination as a benefit of their loyalty program, granting their Total Rewards members’ access to Atlantis, the largest casino resort in the Caribbean. Paul Burke,...
A Fresh, New Style
A massive $120 million renovation project at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is now complete, giving Sheraton Hotels & Resorts flagship property in Toronto a fresh, new style. The two year refurbishment project included a full overhaul of all 1,372 guest rooms and suites, as well as the completion of function space expansion and meeting room restorations. Bob Jacobs, vice-president of brand management, Sheraton North America, observed: “Toronto has blossomed into becoming one of the top destinations for both leisure and business travelers alike, and an important market for...
Baymont Booming
Baymont Inn & Suites – a mid-scale, limited-service brand focused on service – is marking its 10th anniversary as part of the Wyndham Hotel Group. Since it was acquired in 2006, Baymont has more than tripled in size and, at 410 hotels strong, continues to grow exponentially. Recent milestone openings, including its 400th hotel and first hotel in Mexico, marked an unprecedented 2015. From the start, Baymont has resonated with hoteliers. Nearly 30% of Baymont owners have been with the brand since the acquisition and 50% of the brand’s 2006 locations still remain Baymont...