Hotels
Sandals’ Chairman Honoured
Gordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman and founder of Sandals Resorts International, was honoured recently at The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Government of Jamaica, World Bank Group and Inter-American Development Bank’s Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism, held in Montego Bay, Nov. 27-29. At the conference’s Gala Dinner and Tourism Icon Awards, the UNWTO, in association with Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism, presented Stewart with the Global Legend of the Caribbean Award in recognition of his long and outstanding...
Exclusive: Reimagining The Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
Ever since the 1964 release of The Night of the Iguana, travellers have been heading to Puerto Vallarta to take in the natural beauty showcased in the film. Situated on the Bay of Banderas, which boasts arguably one of the best beaches in the area and views of the scenic Sierra Madre Mountains, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta opened three years ago and is now preparing to unveil its latest renovations, across 87 oceanfront rooms in its club tower, including a new lounge and reception area. “One of the important things about the hotel is you have always, always, in every place that you are,...
Group Germain Opens St. John’s Property
Merging its dynamic Alt Hotel brand with the unique flavour and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, Group Germain Hotels is welcoming guests to its newest property in St. John’s, NL. Located downtown St. John’s, it is the Group’s second property in the Atlantic Provinces under the Alt banner, known to combine modern design, luxury comfort and attentive service at an affordable price. Located on the corner of Water and Prescott Streets, the hotel overlooks the harbour, offering a view of The Narrows. The 148-guest room hotel features an outdoor patio overlooking the...
The Ritz-Carlton Express Arrives in Toronto
All aboard! The Ritz-Carlton Express has arrived in Toronto. Boys and girls of all ages can now climb inside for their chance to experience one of the city’s largest holiday displays – located in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. Made with 700 pounds of chocolate and taking over 150 hours to construct, the life-size locomotive stands tall at 12 x 5 x 8 feet and comes complete with its own “steam.” With edible gold accents adorning the outside, the train also features a complimentary candy station inside the car. But, the sweet structure isn’t the only the thing...
Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, we're proud to present our annual industry forecast which takes a look at what's gone on in 2017 and what's to come in 2018. Now before you point out that there's not much of a challenge to offering a forecast of the year just passed – although that approach would make everyone look brilliant – we anticipated that astute observation by asking contributors to reveal what they saw as the Big Surprise during the past 12 months. As for the year ahead, well we asked the question that everyone in the industry is constantly asking: What's...
The Alfond Inn at Rollins Says ‘Happy Howlidays’
Florida's The Alfond Inn at Rollins has introduced a special VIP (Very Important Pup) package just in time for the holiday season. The Alfond Inn at Rollins is located in Winter Park, the historic, walkable city known for its welcoming dog-friendly shops and more than two dozen dog-friendly restaurants and sidewalk cafes, along with a 23-acre green space on Lake Baldwin where dogs can run off leash during specific posted hours. The VIP PUP Package includes two nights in a dog-friendly guest room, complimentary keepsake water bowl, signature treats at turn down, complimentary...
SLS Baha Mar Now Open In The Bahamas
The 299-room SLS Baha Mar hotel is now open within Baha Mar, the $4.2 billion beachfront resort destination in Nassau, The Bahamas. SLS, the design-led luxury hotel concept by sbe, burst on to the scene in Beverly Hills almost a decade ago in partnership with Philippe Starck, and has been breaking boundaries ever since with its distinctive style and 360-degree lifestyle offerings. SLS Baha Mar marks the first international venture for SLS Hotels, joining sbe’s growing international portfolio and closely following the opening of Mondrian Doha in Qatar. Baha Mar is the fifth SLS...
Hilton Opens Dual-Brand Property in Long Beach
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach Airport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport bringing a total of 241 new rooms to the Long Beach area. The dual-brand hotel enters a market that saw its strongest year since 2008 as the city reported an estimated $300 million economic impact by overnight visitors in the last recorded year. Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach Airport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport are both located at 3771 N. Lakewood Blvd., offering guests convenient access to Long Beach...