Hotels
Inn at Laurel Point Earns Biosphere Sustainable Certification
Victoria’s Inn at Laurel Point has been recognized with a Biosphere Sustainable certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute. As a result, the Inn at Laurel Point, a leading BC carbon-neutral hotel since 2009, is now part of the global certification system that verifies an entity is fulfilling its commitments to sustainability. Facilitating work-life balance and equal employment and collaborating with external entities, such as academic institutions to promote sustainability and sustainable development, are outlined by Biosphere Sustainable as examples of the hotel’s...
Windjammer Landing Unveils New Look
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in Saint Lucia has a new look following a multi-million-dollar renovation to the Mediterranean-style 65-acre property. The resort's renovations feature new additions, including the revitalization of enhanced luxury estate villas, new Ocean Point Residences, a refreshed lobby, an innovative culinary program, and updated accommodations. Its new design blends nautical and coastal elements, utilizing soft neutrals and pops of Saint Lucia's renowned blue hue. Custom-made wood furnishings, including Mindi and Teak, are used throughout spaces to...
Club Med Kiroro Grand Coming Soon
This December, Club Med will debut its newest Japan ski resort, Club Med Kiroro Grand. Located in Hokkaido, Japan's internationally renowned ski destination, this mountain features white powder snow and unique ski trails that guests travel from all over the world to experience. The 266 guest room property is situated by a ski area with 23 courses for all levels and off-piste ski slopes across the Asari and Nagamine mountains. Included in the stay, travellers will enjoy unlimited ski-in and ski-out access, lift passes, group ski and snowboard lessons tailored to all ages and skill...
Blue Diamond Resorts: Writing A New Chapter In Hospitality History
There’s no doubt that the global pandemic has changed a lot of things, leading Jürgen Stütz, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Distribution for Blue Diamond Resorts, to observe: “The pandemic has changed us all in significant ways. It has given us time to reflect on what truly matters, leading to shifts in our needs, wants, and desires. We have reevaluated how we spend our time and who we prioritize in our lives and this has had a positive impact on the travel industry.” As Stütz explains it: “One thing to emerge was the desire to have seamless travel...
Princess Hotels & Resorts Expands Caribbean All-Inclusive Offerings
Princess Hotels & Resorts is expanding its all-inclusive offerings in the Caribbean, with two, new beachfront resorts in Jamaica. Opening April 2024, the family-friendly Princess Grand Jamaica, available exclusively to those booking with Sunwing Vacations, and the adults only Princess Senses the Mangrove will bring travellers the same all-inclusive experience that can only be found in Jamaica. What’s more, agents will earn coveted STAR Rewards Points on bookings that can be converted to cash. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said that: “As one...
RIU, Sunwing: Great Partners, Growing Together
RIU Hotels & Resorts says it has developed an unshakeable bond with both Sunwing and those who send their clients to RIU properties with that tour operator as well. Sunwing and RIU have an agreement that has Sunwing serve as the only tour operator in this country that offers RIU properties. The agreement has been in place for 12 years and Armin Kaestner, RIU's vice president of sales, contracting & business development for the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama says the Spanish hotel firm is pleased with the arrangement. "We absolutely do not feel...
Here’s A Flash From Club Med
Club Med is holding a flash sale from Aug. 9 to Aug. 14 on all-inclusive summer, fall, or winter getaways with up to 50% off and free room upgrades on all North-American resorts. Featured locations include the newly renovated Club Med Punta Cana, the eco-chic and environmentally friendly Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda or the brand’s first and only 4 seasons-mountain resort, Club Med Québec Charlevoix. As well, from Aug. 17 to Oct. 12, Club Med is encouraging travellers to beat the heat wave with its Snowy Offer – great for families, active couples, solo travellers and...
Majestic Resorts Names Benedetto As Canadian BDM
Gabriela Benedetto has been named the new Business Development Manager, Canada.by Majestic Resorts as the company grows its sales team in the United States and Canada as part of its commitment to the travel agent community. In her new role, Benedetto will continue to position and increase awareness of Majestic Resorts in Canada through tactics aimed at supporting the travel agent community. She will report to Lucien Echavarria, Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, USA & Canada, under the direction of Ricardo Espinosa, VP of Sales & Marketing. Benedetto brings...