Resorts
Bahia Principe Opening Six In The D.R., Mexico
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts is reopening six hotels – five in the Dominican Republic and one in Mexico from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, 2021. That will bring the total number of open Bahia Principe properties to 16 hotels spread across Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Mexico. Reopenings set for Nov. 1, include: Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville in La Romana, Dominican Republic Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro on the southern tip of Punta Cana in the D.R. Bahia Principe Luxury Samana in Samana, D.R. Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka’an in Mexico Reopening on Nov. 15: ...
The Excellence Collection Opens New Punta Cana Resort
The Excellence Collection saw the grand opening of Finest Punta Cana on Oct. 1. This resort is the first of the collection’s Finest Resorts brand in Punta Cana, and "offers high-end all-inclusive vacations for all ages." Finest Punta Cana sits along the same stretch of golden sand beach as the collection’s two Excellence Resorts-branded properties for adults-alone in the destination: Excellence Punta Cana and Excellence El Carmen. Resort layout caters to guests of all ages at Finest Punta Cana, with different areas for families and for adults to share moments with loved ones in the...
Sandals Stewart Joining WTTC Executive Committee
Adam Stewart, the executive chairman of Sandals Resorts has been invited to join the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). His induction represents the actionable change and strides forward made by Stewart throughout his time in the industry. Said Stewart: “I am honored to join the Executive Committee of an organization I have so respected since the start of my career. This leadership team is passionately focused on the efforts of the travel and tourism sector and I am eager to contribute. Together, we will continue to promote an industry that is...
Pollak Tapped As Four Seasons Hotel Toronto GM
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has named Patrick Pollak as its new general manager, joining the brand’s global flagship property from Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou and bringing with him a 25-year tenure with Four Seasons. Antoine Chahwan, president, hotel operations, Americas East, said: “It is with much excitement that we welcome Patrick Pollak to Toronto. Heading into the property’s ten-year anniversary at its Yorkville Avenue location, we are confident that Patrick will lead his team with incredible passion along with a commitment to creating an exceptional luxury experience that...
Sizzling Savings From Sandals, Beaches In October
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts wants Canadian travel advisors to let their clients know that during the month of October, they’re bringing the heat. During the entire month of October 2021, Canadians who book their next Caribbean vacation of seven nights or longer at any Sandals or Beaches resort, they’ll receive a variety of instant savings ranging from CDN$300 to CDN$600 per room. For a limited time, Canadians have a choice of three ways* to save depending on destination and travel dates -- instantly and exclusively -- on their next Sandals or Beaches vacation booked in...
Reimagined Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Re-Opens Nov 1
Blue Diamond Resorts has announced that the Royalton CHIC Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic will officially re-open on Nov. 1, 2021. The property is located on the shores of Uvero Alto Beach. Jordi Pelfort, president of Hotels and Resorts at Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We are thrilled to begin welcoming guests back to ‘Party Your Way’ at one of our most exclusive properties in the Dominican Republic.” Pelfort noted that: “As our last resort to reopen in the region amidst the global pandemic, guests will now be able to enjoy all that Blue Diamond Resorts has to offer,...
Wyndham, Playa Unveil Wyndham Alltra
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts have joined forces to launch a new all-inclusive resort brand, Wyndham Alltra. The announcement marks Wyndham’s 22nd brand and its first dedicated entirely to the fast-growing, all-inclusive segment. In conjunction with the brand launch, Wyndham begins a strategic alliance with Playa Hotels & Resorts, leveraging Wyndham’s unparalleled ability to drive sales, marketing and distribution in the economy, midscale and upscale segments via its 89 million enrolled Wyndham Rewards Members and distinct Everyday Travelers,...
Fully Integrated
Sunwing Travel Group reports that 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have now been fully integrated into Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. The integration follows news earlier this year that the company’s hotel division had signed a mutual partnership agreement with Marriott International. The 20 participating Blue Diamond Resorts -- now including Royalton Grenada -- will be the first all-inclusive properties to join Marriott’s Autograph Collection brand, a curated collection of independent properties with distinct perspectives on design and...