Resorts
Club Med Committed To Social Responsibility
Club Med has announced new initiatives that will continue to accelerate its ongoing sustainability efforts designed to address the social and environmental challenges facing the global tourism industry. Since its conception, Club Med has held a strong belief that memorable experiences should never be lived at the expense of others or of nature. Throughout its reputable practice of responsibly pioneering new destinations, the band’s core values have been defined as key pillars of sustainable tourism – building resorts that blend in harmoniously with nature, controlling water...
More Resorts Added For World Of Hyatt Members
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem points at more than 100 luxury all-inclusive resorts across seven brands within the AMR Collection portfolio. The resorts will join the program in phases, with six Cancun resorts having already joined World of Hyatt, followed by more Americas resorts joining the program on May 9, and many European resorts joining soon. The seven brands that will join World of Hyatt include Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa...
Sustainable In Costa Rica
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, an eco-luxury wellness resort in Costa Rica, has unveiled its official Sustainability Report for 2020/21 demonstrating socio-economic strategies across environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and culture. By turning the concept of hospitality inwards during a global crisis, Tabacón has remained an economically responsible partner to its community, staff and suppliers, all while protecting, regenerating, and promoting the benefits of natural resources at the core of the Tabacón experience. The report aligns initiatives against...
Taking The Pledge
UNESCO and Expedia Group have announced that Green Key is joining the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. The UNESCO Pledge aims to promote sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation globally. Green Key’s endorsement of the UNESCO Pledge means a further 3,200 properties across more than 60 countries will become part of the UNESCO Pledge, taking the total to more than 9,000 properties worldwide. The Green Key eco-label initiative is overseen by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and its national member organizations. Its priorities include...
Behind The Sandals Badge
A new weekly video series “Behind The Sandals Badge” debuts on Thurs., April 7, 2022, featuring the entire Canadian sales team for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts in a way they’ve never been seen before. Hosted by Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada, these intimate and personal conversations will help paint a picture of the featured guest by tackling such topics as: * Who are the three most influential people in their life? * Did they choose the travel industry or did the travel industry choose them? * What’s the biggest...
Playa Adds Two On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
Playa Hotels & Resorts' latest partnership has given the company two additional properties on Mexico's Caribbean coast, properties Playa Hotels & Resorts' director of sales for Canada says will still look familiar to those who have appreciated them in the past. Amanda Morris told a March 31 Baxter Media webcast that Playa Hotels & Resorts now manages both the Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen and the Wyndham Alltra Cancun, but the all-inclusive resorts remain essentially the same. "All the things everybody loved still remain here," she said. One Wyndham bellman has...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Webinar Happening Today
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to attend a webinar with Playa Hotels & Resorts today (March 31) at 1 p.m. (EST). Playa Hotels & Resorts offers a collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts located in the most popular beachfront destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. In today's webinar, you’ll learn about pertinent topics like new Playa resorts, complimentary COVID testing, and AgentCash+. Register and attend the webinar to find out more about Playa's continued offering of a complimentary antigen and Extended Stay Protection plan, and the importance of...
Rediscover Atlantis
I’m watching intently as a cook follows a meticulous list of ingredients to prep the next course that will soon be served for a feast at Atlantis Paradise Island. But this is far from your typical behind-the-scenes dining experience — the meals won’t be feeding guests, but rather, some of the 50,000 aquatic animals that can be found across the sprawling resort in The Bahamas. While the iconic property was closed during the pandemic, a team of 165 workers, including marine biologists and vets, were still on hand to ensure over 250 marine species — ranging from tiny seahorses to...