Resorts
Meet Your New Competition
In conversation with Canadian Travel Press, Forrester’s chief business technology officer & head of FeedbackNow, Steve Peltzman makes it clear that “the pandemic will have a long-term effect, and the customer balance between convenience and safety will shift forever as a result.” Peltzman pointed out that real competition is no longer just other forms of travel and hospitality but rather the desire to not travel at all. He explained that Forrester’s research shows about four in 10 US adults feel comfortable stepping into an aircraft, hotel lobby, or restaurant only after...
Resort Reopening Update From Canlink
Canlink is offering an update on the reopening status of its properties throughout the Caribbean and the U.K. The company notes that during these past few months, management at the resorts did not stand idly by. They looked at this as an opportunity to prepare for the time when they would again welcome guests back. They took the time to carefully set into place new protocols to ensure their returning guests would feel safe, be comfortable and enjoy the very best vacation experience available. And now, that time is here. Many of Canlink’s properties have already opened and the...
Enjoy A Workation At Graycliff
How would your clients like to make their home office at Nassau’s Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant. Well known throughout the world, the property’s new Graycliff Workation Special offers 50% savings and includes all the amenities of a five-star resort stay for a minimum of 14-nights which also fulfills current Government of The Bahamas quarantine requirements. The Graycliff Workation Special begins with savings of 50% for a room or suite with daily Graycliff Continental Breakfast and includes everything to allow guests to successfully be remote. Daily housekeeping and...
Accor Reports First Half 2020 Results
“The shock that our industry is experiencing is both violent and unprecedented. Against this backdrop, we have managed to limit the impact of the crisis: on our performance by taking immediate steps to protect our resources and, thanks to the Group recent years transformation and our sound financial structure; on our employees by implementing concrete and immediate support measures,” observed Sébastien Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer of Accor, in releasing the details of the company’s first half results for 2020. Bazin continued: “The peak of the crisis is...
The ‘Ultimate’ Office Upgrade From Sunwing
There’s no doubt that after five months, the thrill of working from home is fading fast for many Canadians and Sunwing has the perfect solution for Canadians to changes things up at the office. The operator's new 'Upgrade Your Office' program offers working Canucks the chance to wake up every morning to the sounds of the ocean and palm trees swaying in the tropical breeze – instead of your alarm – all meals and drinks are taken care of, sparkling blue swimming pools are just steps away and -- right, you're going to working aren't you -- all the facilities the traveller needs to...
ABC Global Acquires CCRA
ABC Global Services is acquiring the assets of CCRA (The Travel Commerce Network) in an integration of the two largest providers of hotel content and travel agency services. Combined, the two organizations will prove mutually beneficial to their Travel Management Company (TMC) and agency clients by providing an unparalleled level of travel and hospitality products and personalized service administered by the industry’s best account management team. As well, they’ll offer unmatched opportunities for their hotel partners to grow revenue across a broad range of travel...
Optimized Distribution
Expedia Group has rolled out its optimized distribution program for all medium to large-size lodging partners, allowing them to tap into new areas of B2B demand and giving them increased control of their B2B rates, availability and content across a network of global travel providers. Multiple lodging partners, including Highgate and Club Quarters, have signed on to-date. Expedia Group’s optimized distribution program is designed to meet the ongoing needs of its larger lodging partners with the capability to load a large volume of rates to Expedia Group’s platform. As hotels look...
We’re Up. We’re Running. We’re Open.
The number of people visiting Jamaica is down but the director of the Jamaica Tourist Board says the same doesn't hold true for interest in the tropical island. Donovan White told a Wednesday webinar that Jamaican tourism authorities have "aggressively marketed" their country during the past few months, preparing for the return of visitors. "The demand for Jamaica not only remains strong but grew stronger during these lockdown procedures," White said. Jamaica reopened to international tourists earlier this summer, announcing that tourists would be welcome to stay in a "corridor"...