Resorts
Comfort Bayer’s Lake Named Hotel of the Year
Choice Hotels Canada reports that Halifax's Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake was named the 2015 Canadian Hotel of the Year at the 61st Annual Choice Hotels International Convention in Las Vegas. Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake was chosen from 11 nominees for the annual award. The nominees were recognized as the top performing properties among more than 300 hotels within the Canadian Choice Hotels family. “From customer service to property maintenance, Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake has established itself as a leader in the hotel industry. This property consistently leads the charge in key...
On The Run With Shangri-La
Guests can hit their stride at Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto this spring. The hotel's new package “Running is Shangri-La” provides guests with scenic running routes catered to suit the needs of a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner. Additional wellness options include practicing yoga in the privacy of their guest suite with a lululemon guided video as a pre- or post-run stretch, a healthy menu, unlimited access to the hotel’s health club facilities, including the pool and fitness classes, and a signature Hammam and Gommage treatment for two at the Miraj Hammam Spa by...
Free Cookies For All
Today (May 15), DoubleTree by Hilton is taking National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day global with an international cookie blitz to surprise unsuspecting travellers with tens of thousands of the brand’s iconic chocolate chip and walnut cookies – the same signature greeting that is offered to each guest at check-in at DoubleTree by Hilton hotels worldwide. Whether journeying by air or ground, DoubleTree by Hilton is setting out to give travellers a sweet ride in honour of the day, teaming up with some of the world’s leading transportation partners, including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin...
Starwood Toronto Properties Pan Am Games Supporters
Starwood Hotels' Westin Harbour Castle and Sheraton Centre Toronto have signed on as proud supporters of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. In the lead-up to all the action, and during the Games, Starwood Toronto hotels will be providing accommodations, hospitality and meeting services. During the Games, The Westin Harbour Castle will play host to the esteemed Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) members for the 41 countries and territories participating in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games and the Sheraton Centre Toronto will welcome the honoured Americas Paralympic Committee...
Jamaica Inn Welcomes Guests ‘Home’
While already popular with Canadians, two officials from the Jamaica Inn in Ochos Rios, Jamaica are in Toronto this week promoting the quaint, family run all-suite resort, known for its personalized service and welcoming staff. The 48-suite (and four, two-bedroom cottage) boutique hotel, a member of Resort To The Best, sits on an eight-acre, beachfront site offering guests a quiet oasis ideal for unwinding from life's everyday stresses. Helping guests “unplug” is the fact the resort has no TVs, radios or clocks. It does, however, offer guests WiFi in every room so staying in touch...
Transat Strengthens Its Presence in Panama
Air Transat is expanding its presence in Panama with new flights to Playa Blanca. Flights to the Rio Hato airport from Toronto and Montreal will be operated on Mondays starting Nov. 2. The new flights can be combined with a stay at the Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas, a hotel exclusive to Transat Holidays, located just minutes from the Rio Hato airport. Facing Playa Blanca, one of the top beaches on the Pacific coast, the Royal Decameron features 852 rooms. Rated 4.5 stars, the complex offers a variety of restaurants including eight that are à la carte. Other...
Choice Unveils New Brand Identity
Choice Hotels International has introduced a new identity that is rolling out company-wide. The launch includes a new look and feel and an integrated advertising campaign that spans TV, radio, digital and mobile designed to grow Choice’s brand awareness and celebrate everyday experiences and “people connections.” A redesigned ChoiceHotels.com makes it easier to book reservations from any device. The new identity will be activated across public relations, social media and strategic partnerships to reach potential hotel guests in all channels. The refreshed brand positioning...
It’s All Good
A trio of top industry executives were in Toronto this week (May 7) for the annual Best West Leisure Summit, talking about the latest trends and issues that may or may not impact on the upcoming summer travel season. On hand for the event were Best Western's senior vice-president of marketing & sales, Dorothy Dowling; CAA's vice-president, travel, Brenda Kyllo; and TripAdvisor's head of industry relations, Brian Payea. The hour-long Q&A session was moderated by Granite Productions' Bryson Forbes. As for their forecast for the summer of 2015, well, each and everyone panelist...