Resorts
New Rewards Program From The Excellence Collection
The Excellence Collection has launched The Excellence Collection Rewards -- a new program to thank those who have chosen to make the brand’s properties their home away from home. The upscale experience that characterizes these all-inclusive hotels and resorts will now be enhanced with members-only privileges, which include a host of curated offerings automatically unlocked upon check-out from any of the brand’s properties. From exclusive discounts at their world-class spas to in-suite surprises, the program will represent the brand’s appreciation for guests who become part of...
Sunset Resorts Set To Shine In 2021
Good things come to those who wait is how the saying goes and Sunset Resorts has certainly been patient, but it hasn’t been resting on its laurels. No, the company has been busy rebranding and refurbishing two Montego Bay resorts reacquired from AMResorts in June, although it has indefinitely postponed reopening Oasis at Sunset and Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & Waterpark while Jamaica awaited an increase in visitor traffic from their key feeder markets of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. However, the resort company has now decided to reopen Oasis at Sunset on...
COVID-19 And Canadian Travel Intentions
In its Winter Travel Intentions Outlook for the Winter of 2020-2021, Outbound Canada reports that: “As would be expected, the COVID-19 crisis continues to have a substantial impact on the travel activity of Canadians. The most recent travel intentions survey indicates that just 36% of adults plan to take a leisure trip between November 2020 and April 2021, a significantly smaller share than last year (64%). And it continues that: “Compared to last year, the proportion of respondents who are currently planning any leisure travel has decreased most dramatically in British...
Open For Business
The Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo in, Dominican Republic is now open for business and showing off a US$10 million transformation. Committed to reactivating tourism and helping the local community in Samaná, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts looks forward to welcoming guests at this renewed destination during the holiday season and beyond. Isabel Piñero, vice president of marketing & communications at de Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re pleased to bring this beloved property, Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo, back...
Baxter Media Gives Back
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your support throughout this very challenging year. In March, we talked about staying strong, working together, keeping hope alive and staying resilient. Throughout, we have stayed true to our mission as our team has continued to serve our industry with daily reporting on news, insights and important information to help you, our readers, make meaningful business decisions. The Baxter Media staff continues to work tirelessly with an undying passion for our industry and hopeful enthusiasm for the future to keep you informed so...
Sandals Foundation, Hasbro Safely Team Up To Cheer Up
More than 10,000 children will experience a little more joy this holiday season with brand new toys and games donated by the Sandals Foundation through their annual Christmas Toy Drive. As the non-profit arm of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, the Sandals Foundation’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive has been a staple calendar event for more than 10 years through the generous donation from valued partner, Hasbro, Inc. including some of their most iconic brands such as Nerf, Magic: The Gathering, My Little Pony and Transformers. Additionally, support for the annual Toy Drive also comes...
Travel At Ease In Cuba With Iberostar
Travel at Ease, Iberostar’s complimentary assurance package, is now available at the company’s resorts in Cuba to provide support for guests during their stay and in the unlikely event that their vacation is interrupted due to COVID-19 symptoms. The company has developed this range of services to offer extra peace of mind to both customers and partners trusting Iberostar. Iberostar recently announced the launch of Travel at Ease in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Brazil. After its great reception by sales partners, the hotel chain is now announcing its expansion to...
Barbados Resort A Safe Haven For Canadians
Barbados is becoming the destination of choice for visitors looking for a safe haven this winter. On island, The Crane Resort - an historic property that began as a Victorian health spa because of its remarkable warm breezes – took an early leadership role with its meticulously organized and science-based quarantine program. The Crane Resort today announced expansion of their program to include provisions for asymptomatic visitors who may get a positive test result after landing. According to Crane owner, Canadian Paul Doyle, isolating guests – albeit in luxury – is just...