Resorts
Grupo Xcaret Set To Resume Operations
Grupo Xcaret has announced it will gradually resume operations beginning today, June 15, with the reopening of and Hotel Xcaret Mexico. The company has also disclosed its robust safety and hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and ensure the well-being of visitors, guests, employees and suppliers. Grupo Xcaret’s protocols, named 360 Xafety and which include 1,300 specific actions, were developed in consultation with national and international organizations. Grupo Xcaret is a member of the Board of Affiliates of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and...
Join The Movement With #timetotravel
The Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable has sent an open letter -- signed by 130 senior travel and tourism executives -- to Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and the provincial Premiers urging them to reopen this country’s travel and tourism industry as soon as possible. The letter begins by telling the country’s leaders: “As a society, we have faced a threat like no other, COVID-19. And we are still dealing with it. Under the leadership of our governments, we agreed to implement tough decisions to protect our health and safety. We shut down our schools, our businesses, and...
Sandals Grande Antigua Now Open
As countries around the world begin to open their borders up to international travellers, Sandals Grande Antigua reopened its doors on June 4, 2020 and began welcoming guests, initially from the United States, back to the romantic resort. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts, said: “We have been highly anticipating this moment and have spent this time strengthening every element of our health and safety protocols with our guests in mind. We are pleased to report that The Ministries of Health and Tourism have certified that we have successfully completed...
Days Inns Canada Launches “Count on Us”
In collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Days Inns Canada has rolled out “Count on Us,” a new multi-faceted initiative focused on building guest confidence while elevating health and safety as its hotels prepare to welcome back travellers across Canada. Key to the initiative is a series of comprehensive best practices and protocols specifically designed to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19. Irwin Prince, president & COO, Days Inns Canada, said: “The health and safety of our guests and hotel associates have always been our top priority, that hasn’t...
Iberostar Reopening Hotels
The Iberostar Group has announced the reopening of several hotels in June in various destinations, including Spain (Balearics, Canaries and Andalusia), Montenegro, Greece and Mexico, among others. The Hotel Iberostar Cristina, on the island of Majorca, will be the first to reopen early next month, in a trial phase where employees, Group executives and members of the Fluxá family themselves, will have the chance to experience the new health and safety measures before welcoming the first guests. Iberostar Group will resume operations, aligning with science to guarantee optimum care...
Safe With Sunwing
Sunwing is introducing new measures to give travellers peace of mind when heading on vacation in a post-pandemic world. The Safe with Sunwing commitment ensures the health and safety of customers across their entire vacation experience, from the moment they check in, to their airport transfers, throughout their resort stay and their journey home. Stephen Hunter, CEO of Sunwing, said: “As a Canadian family-owned and operated business and the largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing is committed to adding increased health and safety measures throughout the entire...
Brighter Days Ahead
La Colección Resorts – a collection of 15 resorts spanning across Mexico and the Dominican Republic – has launched a new promotion, “Brighter Days Ahead,” to motivate travel agents. While most have been quarantined and secluded the last few months, La Colección Resorts is bringing some excitement to the post-quarantine season by offering five lucky winners who make the most sales at its resorts the opportunity to reunite with their own family and friends. Additionally, these five winners will be able to give a trip giveaway to a healthcare professional or first responder...
Israel Unveils Reopening Standards
As it prepares to reopen to both domestic and international tourism, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health have outlined a new “Purple Standard” for operating hotels in the country. For hotels to remain in compliance with the new standard, they must reach and maintain several benchmarks outlined by Ministry of Health officials that will deem the property safe for travelers. Asaf Zamir, Israel’s Minister of Tourism, explained that: “It’s extremely important that hotels across our country maintain a high level of health and sanitation standards to ensure...