Hotels
TPI, Karisma Set to Host Top Travel Advisors
Travel Professionals International (TPI) has announced that its 2015 TPI Velocity trip for top performing travel advisors will take place Sept. 20-24 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Nearly 100 travel advisors, guests, and TPI head office staff will convene at the El Dorado Royale and Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma for the annual event which celebrates the top three tier levels of TPI’s travel advisor recognition program, Velocity. “It is our sincere honour to welcome TPI’s top performers to our resorts,” said Mandy Chomat, VP Sales & Marketing, Karisma Hotels &...
Hilton Opens First Hotel in Yunnan, China
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened the Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake, its first property in Yunnan Province, China. Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake is located on the northeast coast of Fuxian Lake and “exudes a relaxed Mediterranean style, offering 346 luxurious guest rooms with stunning views in an exclusive resort setting in southwest China.” Conveniently located 90 km away from Kunming's Changshui International Airport and lively downtown, guests at Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake features well-appointed indoor and outdoor events and recreational facilities. From walking on the private white...
Chelsea Takes Accessible Tourism to Next Level
The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, is the first hotel to adopt “Closing the Gap,” an accessibility program designed to enhance the hospitality experience for persons with disabilities. The Chelsea will offer a Guest Accessibility Package to hotel guests, providing them with a wealth of information to make the most of their stay, including information about the hotel, its amenities and surroundings in a way that speaks to persons with disabilities. Designed by Accessibility Professionals of Ontario (APO), a full-service accessibility consulting firm, the Chelsea is committed to ensuring...
HAC Applauds Fed’s Investment in Tourism
On May 22, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a federal government plan to invest $30 million over three years in Canada’s tourism sector in order to attract more American visitors to destinations across Canada, a move the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is applauding. The Connecting America tourism campaign, led by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), will market Canadian destinations to US travellers with the goal of attracting an additional 680,000 Americans over the three-year period. “The National Round Table on Travel & Tourism, which includes the Hotel...
Hilton Sets Sail in Georgia
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in the Black Sea Port of Batumi, Georgia. Hilton Batumi started welcoming guests yesterday (May 20) following a management agreement with Tourinvest Ltd. The 247-room contemporary property, which includes 15 suites, offers guests views over the Black Sea, mountains and the neighbouring Dolphinarium. The property boasts a unique range of dining options from Tandila Lobby Café Bar and all day dining restaurant, Pelion, to the stunning views from the Nephele Sky Bar. Ideally located just 50 metres from the 6 May Park and Batumi...
Transat Opens a Club Lookéa in Haiti
As of November, vacationers will be able to enjoy a Club Lookéa experience in Haiti under the auspices of Transat and its partner hotel chain Decameron. The new Royal Decameron Indigo Beach Resort and Club Lookéa, exclusively offered by Transat Holidays, is located on the Côte des Arcadins, an hour and 15 minutes from Port-au-Prince. Rated four stars, Club Lookéa will be welcoming vacationers year-round from November onwards. Club Lookéa’s all-inclusive hotel-clubs have their own French animation teams working for Look Voyages. Packages include flights, transfers,...
Comfort Bayer’s Lake Named Hotel of the Year
Choice Hotels Canada reports that Halifax's Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake was named the 2015 Canadian Hotel of the Year at the 61st Annual Choice Hotels International Convention in Las Vegas. Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake was chosen from 11 nominees for the annual award. The nominees were recognized as the top performing properties among more than 300 hotels within the Canadian Choice Hotels family. “From customer service to property maintenance, Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake has established itself as a leader in the hotel industry. This property consistently leads the charge in key...
On The Run With Shangri-La
Guests can hit their stride at Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto this spring. The hotel's new package “Running is Shangri-La” provides guests with scenic running routes catered to suit the needs of a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner. Additional wellness options include practicing yoga in the privacy of their guest suite with a lululemon guided video as a pre- or post-run stretch, a healthy menu, unlimited access to the hotel’s health club facilities, including the pool and fitness classes, and a signature Hammam and Gommage treatment for two at the Miraj Hammam Spa by...