Hotels
Canopy by Hilton Set to Debut in Africa
Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150-room Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand’s debut property in Africa. Canopy by Hilton launched in 2014 to appeal to travellers seeking locally inspired stays and wishing to immerse themselves in the culture and history of local neighbourhoods. It currently operates in nine destinations around the world with more than 35...
RIU Introduces New Hotels in the Maldives
RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened two hotels in the Maldives. Riu Atoll and Riu Palace Maldivas are 4- and 5-star hotels, respectively, and are located on Dhaalu Atoll. Both offer guests suites over the Indian Ocean. Luis Riu, CEO of the company, said “this is a great moment for the chain, because we have been working towards opening a hotel in the Maldives for over seven years. To open two hotels at the same time, having overcome an exciting technical and logistical challenge due to their geographic location is, for me, a dream come true on both a personal and a professional...
Glō Arrives in Canada
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the Canadian arrival of its modern and energetic boutique brand, Glō, in Ottawa. According to officials, GLō offers an iconic experience that connects guests with state-of-the-art technology and modernized designs. Designed with today’s traveller in mind, the addition of digital keys, a digital concierge and communal workspaces position the GLō brand as a powerful innovator in the growing upper-midscale market. GLō has other properties in Asheville, North Carolina and DeSoto, Texas, and is coming to other premier destinations...
Autograph Collection Debuts in Kenya
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of independent hotels, has welcomed Sankara Nairobi to its diverse portfolio of more than 171 hotels around the world, marking the debut for the brand in Kenya. Set in the heart of Westlands, Sankara Nairobi lies in the epicentre of the city’s commercial, retail, and entertainment quarter and boasts quintessential Kenyan charm and hospitality, contemporary interiors and carefully curated modern African art throughout the hotel. Just a short drive away from the city centre and the United Nations...
Marriott Transforms Iconic Marco Island Property
The iconic JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort has completed a comprehensive US$320 million transformation project, ushering in a new era of luxury in southwest Florida and beyond. Guests visiting the resort, which is situated on three miles of pristine sands and sparkling Gulf waters, can enjoy the new Lanai Tower with more than 100,000 square feet of technologically integrated meeting and event space, new culinary concepts, 12,000 sq. ft entertainment centre, re-imagined historic Lanai Suites and the debut of the “Paradise by Sirene” experience, a curated escape exclusively for...
Marival Armony Luxury Resort Now Open
Transat reports its customers now have the chance to vacation at the all-new Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites in Riviera Nayarit, on Mexico’s west coast. The five-star hotel sits on a 281-metre stretch of white-sand beach in Punta de Mita, about an hour from Puerto Vallarta, where Banderas Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. The hotel has 268 rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, each with its own balcony or patio, ideal for multi-generational holidays. The hotel has five bars and five restaurants, as well as a Marival Kids activities program and kids’...
Choice Launches ‘Book to Build’ Campaign
Choice Hotels Canada is kicking off its third annual “Book To Build” campaign with fundraising efforts beginning this week. The campaign raised over $115,000 last year and this year, the goal has been increased to $145,000, with 100% of proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity Canada. Kicking off on May 10, guests at any of the 150 participating properties will have a portion of their rooms proceeds donated to help families in need of affordable housing. The campaign runs until May 26. “We make it a priority to give back to the community and it’s very important to us as a...
Club Med Launches Travel Professionals Advisory Board
Club Med's newly founded Travel Professionals Advisory Board held its first official meeting this week at Club Med's Montréal office in its new collaborative space called “Le Lab.” The board is composed of nine Canadian travel experts, including the following travel advisors: Salwa Bariche, Cinquième Saison Francine Martin, Voyages Régence Karen Fine, Flight Centre Béatrice Charmettant, Voyages Claudelle Jennifer Brousseau, Sportvac Marie-Ève Cloutier, Club Voyages Tourbec Vaudreuil / Lapointe Nathalie Guilbert, Groupe Voyages VP Michelle Green,...