Resorts
Grupo Posadas taking a transformative approach to Canada
If you ask Enrique Calderón, Chief Operating Officer of Grupo Posadas, about the future of the all-inclusive, he’ll tell you that future “lies in segmentation and innovation: luxury adults-only resorts like Live Aqua Los Cabos, multigenerational properties like Funeeq Punta Cana, and personalized wellness-driven offerings.” The point being, Calderón observed, is that: It’s not about one-size-fits-all anymore, rather [it’s about] designing distinct experiences that meet travellers where they are.” Headquartered in Mexico City, Calderón points out that: “We’ve...
Stéphane Maquaire named President and CEO of Club Med
Stéphane Maquaire has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding, effective immediately. His appointment was announced by the Board of Directors of Club Med Holding. Based on the recommendation of Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Club Med’s rigorous succession and evaluation process identified Stéphane Maquaire, a French national, as uniquely qualified among the candidates considered to lead the company into a new phase of profitable growth. He will lead Club Med Holding from Paris and ensure the preservation of the French identity and values at the heart of...
Go beyond the boardroom at Round Hill Hotel & Villas
Jamaica’s Round Hill Hotel & Villas has unveiled a “transformative approach” to corporate retreats – Round Hill Residency – which is designed exclusively for C-level executives, intimate board meetings, and high-tier incentive groups. Set on 110 acres of private beachfront in Montego Bay, The Residency reimagines the traditional meeting experience by curating clusters of Round Hill’s private villas into a self-contained corporate village. This elevated concept blends the privacy and comfort of residential living with the sophistication of a world-class resort,...
Blue Diamond, Sunwing Vacations team up to deliver luxury for less
Blue Diamond Resorts is Sunwing Vacations' August Partner of the Month, and the two companies are teaming up to offer Canadians luxury for less. Blue Diamond has properties in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Antigua, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Costa Rica Travel advisors can earn* up to 6X STAR Points on every booking with a minimum of 7-nights at participating Royalton Luxury Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Luxury Resorts, Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, Royalton CHIC Resorts, and Grand Lido Resorts between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2025 for travel until Oct. 31, 2026. As...
Bay Gardens Resorts launches free night offer for Canadians
Bay Gardens Resorts in Saint Lucia is offering Canadians a chance to escape to paradise with a Free Night Offer – stay seven nights, pay for six at select properties. The offer is available at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, Bay Gardens Hotel, Inn, and Marina Haven. Guests will enjoy three daily meals, including breakfast at their home resort and lunch and dinner inspired by both local and international flavours. Unwind with unlimited house-brand beverages served by the glass throughout your stay. Designed for families, couples, and solo travellers, the package also includes...
Sandals receives CARPHA’s Healthier Safer Tourism Award
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has awarded all 19 Sandals Resorts its Healthier Safer Tourism (HST) travellers’ health assurance award for implementing proactive health measures in Tourism; as well as Sandals Resorts International (SRI) overall as a Healthier Safer Tourism Destination. This landmark, first of its kind achievement, solidifies SRI’s leadership and partnership with CARPHA for healthier, safer tourism, to protect the health and well-being of both visitor and local populations in the Caribbean. The HST plaques were presented by Dr. Lisa Indar,...
Hyatt Regency Times Square debuts in Manhattan
Hyatt Regency Times Square, Manhattan’s first Hyatt Regency hotel, is now open. The spectacular multi-million-dollar transformation of the 795-room upscale hotel provides travellers a welcoming environment from its bustling location while also paying homage to the vibrant neighbourhood with integrated programming, thoughtful design touches and an exclusive MAMMA MIA!-themed guestroom. Located at 1605 Broadway, Hyatt Regency Times Square makes a memorable first impression with a dramatic, soaring porte cochere leading to a two-story lobby with a signature restaurant and a glass...
Antigua’s Carlisle Bay to undergo multimillion-dollar renovation
Antigua’s premier resort, Carlisle Bay, has launched a multimillion-dollar renovation project, with all phases expected to be completed by November 2027. A five-star resort and proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Carlisle Bay will unveil the first phase of its transformation this year. The full evolution—encompassing guest suites, public areas, dining venues, and enhancements to its signature spa—will unfold over the next three years, aligned with the resort’s annual seasonal closure periods. Located in Antigua, a destination renowned for its pristine beaches...