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TTC Makes An Impact With Sustainability Report
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has released its first official Impact Report, detailing progress against its 11 sustainability goals launched in September 2020. How We Tread Right (HWTR), TTC’s current 5-year sustainability strategy, was built to ensure all 41 award-winning brands within TTC’s family of brands are advancing their shared ethos to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER. In the 15 months since the launch of its sustainability strategy, the global tour operator has been working tirelessly towards its 11 goals, which are anchored to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
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In the thick of the pandemic, Playa Hotels & Resorts was planning ahead for brighter days in the travel industry. Fresh off launching a new partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Sr. VP of sales and marketing Dean Sullivan says those efforts are now paying off. “At the height of COVID when pretty much everything was shut down, we’re developing a brand because we knew this day would come,” Sullivan told Travel Courier following the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-launched Wyndham Alltra Cancun. “We got through it and quite frankly we flourished.” The...
Sunwing Travel Group Expands Resorts In Mexico
Sunwing Travel Group is gearing up for the opening of its newest all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico – the Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun which is slated to open Dec. 20, 2022. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said that: “For 11 years and counting, Sunwing’s resort division has continued to expand its portfolio and meet our customers in some of the most beloved sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.” Taylor continued: “We’re thrilled for Sunwing customers to experience the new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, the...
Hyatt Unveils Its New Inclusive Collection
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched the Inclusive Collection -- a new global portfolio of nine distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands. Resorts in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection deliver immersive, elevated and seamless all-inclusive experiences – helping guests and members celebrate the big moments, little moments, and everything in between. The new Inclusive Collection of luxury all-inclusive resort brands cater to every guest and member’s wish to create more meaningful and rewarding experiences with best-in-class luxury resort brands, including Hyatt Ziva resorts, Hyatt...
Get Off The Beaten Track In Saint Lucia
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has launched a bespoke accommodations program to showcase 400-plus smaller accommodation properties in Saint Lucia. Collection de Pépites features a broad range of one-of-a-kind island jewels, including local B&Bs, boutiques, inns and luxury villas. The name originates in the island’s French heritage and means a collection of small pieces or nuggets of gold. The aim is to introduce travelers to properties that have 35 rooms or fewer, which may not be as well-known as the island’s larger hotels and resorts. Many of the properties...
Soak Up the Savings With Club Med
Club Med is helping Canadian travellers save this summer with an exclusive offer on packages at a variety of the brand’s fan favourite resorts including Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Punta Cana, Club Med Cancún Yucatan, Club Med Turkoise and the newly opened, Club Med Québec Charlevoix. From now until July 5, those who book vacations at the featured resorts for vacation dates between July and August will save up to 45%. Club Med’s sale includes perks for all travellers, making this the best time to plan a summer escape. Kids under the age of four can stay,...
Prizes Galore From Unique Vacations
It’s no secret that Sandals Resorts loves and supports travel advisors. Since day one in 1981 when Sandals Montego Bay opened its doors and every day since then, travel advisors have played a key role in the company’s success for over 40 years. Today, in celebration of Travel Agent Day, Unique Vacations Canada Inc, affiliate of Unique Travel Corp, worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, is pleased to announce the following prizes, gifts and incentives: Prize Trips to Sandals Royal Curaçao – A Canadian exclusive, advisors who register and attend...
AMR Collection Thinks Agents Are Amazing
AMR Collection is kicking off travel agent appreciation month with the company’s annual “Amazing May” celebration. The company continues to reward agents for their dedication to their portfolio with a variety of incentives that include a one million AMRewards points giveaway, reduced rates on AMRewards points stays, special Master Agent rates, tour operator incentives, and upskilling sessions featuring newly opened resorts, including Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen and Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort. Mary Ellen Burke, National Director of Sales, AMResorts,...