Hotels
Sensational Sensatori
With its sandy beaches, clear blue waters and laid-back lifestyle, Jamaica has long been a staple destination for Canadians looking for sun, sand and sea – and some obligatory Red Stripe and jerk chicken. Situated on Negril's picturesque Seven Mile Beach, visitors now have another option for their Jamaican vacation: the newly opened Sensatori Azul Beach Resort Jamaica by Karisma, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “The new Sensatori Azul Beach Resort Jamaica by Karisma is luxurious beyond compare,” says Armando Chomat,...
AMResorts Appointment
Jan LaPointe has been promoted to vice-president of strategic sales planning for AMResorts, North America. This newly created position will support AMResort’s growth efforts as the company moves towards its goal to reach 100 resorts by 2020 in nearly 30 destinations. LaPointe will report to Claudio Zboznovits, vice-president of global sales and business development. LaPointe recently celebrated her 15th anniversary with AMResorts and has more than 30 years of experience in the tourism industry. In her new role, she will develop and execute strategic retail sales plans to leverage...
Royalton Luxury Resorts Savings
Royalton Luxury Resorts is taking more than 60% off of adults-only vacations at all Hideaway at Royalton Luxury Resorts or CHIC Punta Cana. Until Aug. 15, travellers can enjoy a kid-free vacation at Hideaway or CHIC, offering a variety of premium All-in Luxury amenities at each resort in Cancun, Saint Lucia, Negril, the Dominican Republic, or CHIC Punta Cana. Special Royalton touches include handcrafted DreamBed mattresses, high thread count sheets, double-headed rain shower, large soaker tubs, and Diamond Club upgrades to exclusive swim-out pool suites with butler...
Flamingo Undergoes US$90 Million Renovation
Caesars Entertainment Corporation has launched a US$90 million renovation of 1,270 rooms at Flamingo Las Vegas. The renovation will begin in late August, with the first guest arrivals expected in November, and final completion of all rooms expected in the second quarter of 2018. The fully renovated rooms will feature unique, contemporary and retro-chic designs with accents that celebrate Flamingo’s rich history as the centrepiece of the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Forrest Perkins, the rooms were inspired to sparkle like glitter and shine like champagne, with vibrant hues of gold...
New Sandals Royal Barbados On Schedule
Sandals Royal Barbados, the brand’s second hotel on the island, is on schedule and will open in time for the upcoming winter season, reports Gordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman of Sandals Resorts International. The new resort will give Sandals a total of 502 rooms in Barbados. “Sandals Royal Barbados is progressing as it should and will most certainly be open and ready to welcome its first guests, as promised, on Dec. 20,” said Stewart. According to Stewart, the new resort, which is adjacent to Sandals Barbados and located in the famed St. Lawrence Gap area on Dover Beach,...
Marriott Renews ACTA Partnership
Marriott International has joined the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) as its Gold level hotel partner. “Marriott International is thrilled to partner with ACTA through 2017. Travel agents are extremely important to Marriott and we recognize the value that ACTA travel agent members bring to our growth and success in the Canadian travel market,” said Cynthia Perry, global director, Travel Industry Sales for Marriott International. “This year, we are committed to deepening our focus with ACTA and will continue to provide the best hotels, service, educational programs...
ACV Adds Azura Beach Resort Samara
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) wants to let agents know that it has a new and exclusive property in Costa Rica – the 4.5-star adults-only Azura Beach Resort Samara. The all-inclusive property is located in Liberia, Costa Rica, about 90 minutes from the airport. Guests of Azura Beach Resort Samara will have full access to the neighbouring Hotel Villas Playa Samara, thanks to exchange privileges allowing them to benefit from additional services and facilities. In addition to its 75 junior suites that can accommodate up to four people, this new resort features three bars and dining...
New Look, New Style
New look, new style and the newest member of the Marriott Group of Hotels – Delta Hotels By Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre is ready to welcome guests. The property is a 433 premium guestroom hotel with 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a full service Starbucks and four additional dining venues is located near Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. It features a streamlined design to allow guests the essentials needed for both business and leisure stays. In-room bottled water and free Wi-Fi are just a few of the many standards now in place at the Delta Toronto...