Hotels
Fairmont Gold Makeover At Empress
The Fairmont Empress in Victoria has recently unveiled an extensive makeover of its luxury Fairmont Gold product. The thorough renovation work includes the transformation of the Fairmont Gold lounge, with over 4,000 square feet of opulence, plus the addition of 22 new Fairmont Gold guest rooms. The changes usher in a new era of luxury at Victoria’s iconic Castle on the Coast, says Fairmont. Exposed brick archway doors, fireplace and original steel beams dating back to the building’s original 1908 architecture—discovered during the renovation process—now have pride of...
Aldesta Hotels And Resorts Acquires Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Aldesta Hotels and Resorts has acquired the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia. The acquisition marks another milestone in Aldesta’s strategic expansion plans and strengthens its position as a premier provider of luxury accommodations and exceptional guest experiences. Located in Fairmont BC, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has long been regarded as a landmark destination known for its natural beauty, world-class amenities and rejuvenating hot springs. The resort is home to a variety of recreational activities, including three golf courses, a ski hill with 14 runs,...
Sandals Adds Celestial Experience At Its Newest Resort
To celebrate the summer solstice, Sandals Resorts has announced its very first Stargazing Concierge at the completely reimagined Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The luxury all-inclusive resort company is inviting guests to embrace this planetary new offering included with a stay in the resort's new Coyaba Sky Villa Swim-up Rondoval Suites. The recently debuted Sandals Dunn's River ushers in a new era of hospitality and many ‘Sandals Firsts,’ including the brand’s first open-air rooftop suites complete with state-of-the-art telescopes to now the debut of...
Great Canadian Entertainment Set To Open Toronto Casino Resort
Great Canadian Entertainment is set to open its Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (“Great Canadian Toronto”) on June 20, 2023. With transformative architecture, the new, modern Great Canadian Toronto encompasses a staggering 328,000 square feet of gaming space, including over 4,800 slot machines and 145 table games, solidifying its position as the largest casino in Canada and one of the largest in North America. With an unparalleled variety of gaming experiences, exclusive VIP rooms, and state-of-the-art sports betting kiosks, Great Canadian Toronto promises an entertainment...
Unforgettable Moments From Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched Unforgettable Moments: Stay Where You’re Preferred, a global promotion designed to be a source of inspiration, encouraging travellers to explore the world through the brand’s portfolio of over 650 unique and independent hotels, resorts, and residences. Unforgettable Moments offers complimentary breakfast and room upgrades, and, for stays before July 31, 2023, a 20,000-point booking bonus from I Prefer Hotel Rewards, the loyalty program of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Lori Strasberg, Senior Vice President of Marketing for...
Inclusive Collection’s Brand Portfolio Expands In Cancun
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Grupo Murano for Hyatt Vivid Grand Island, an adults-only resort and Dreams Grand Island, a family-friendly 616-room luxury resort. Both properties are expected to open in Cancun, Mexico in early 2024 within the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt. Hyatt Vivid Grand Island will mark the first Hyatt Vivid property in the Inclusive Collection portfolio. Hyatt Vivid hotels and resorts will offer couples, friends and solo travellers locally inspired itineraries and...
Cancun’s Marriott Resort Reopening As An All-Inclusive In 2024
Marriott International will debut its first-ever Marriott all-inclusive property at the site of the former Marriott Cancun Resort, which closed its doors last March to undergo an extensive renovation for its conversion. The hotel has now been renamed Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. With the rapidly growing interest in all-inclusive properties, travelers are more likely than ever to book single-price vacations for a hassle-free trip planning and friendly budgeting and booking process. Marriott International’s footprint in the all-inclusive segment has grown substantially...
Hyatt Unveils Plans For Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres in Mexico. The new resort will join the Inclusive Collection and is slated to open by the end of 2023. Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres will be located along a secluded strip of the Costa Mujeres shoreline, just 12 miles north of Cancun, Mexico. Situated on a pristine white-sand beach with access to the world’s second-largest barrier reef, guests can enjoy a variety of water sports and activities including snorkeling, kitesurfing, whale shark swimming, scuba diving and sport...