Hotels
Tracking The Trends At GME 2022
Although the global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions market is showing steady signs of recovery, Accor’s Mansi Vagt reveals that business travellers are emerging from the pandemic with renewed priorities and aren’t eager to get back to the way things were before. “People have taken a step back to really evaluate what they value in life and not getting back to that point of being over scheduled again,” said Vagt, global brand leader & vice president at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, during the recent Accor Global Meeting Exchange at the Fairmont San...
Choice Completes Radisson Acquisition
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the franchise business, operations and intellectual property of Radisson Hotels Americas for approximately $675 million from Radisson Hotel Group, inclusive of the real estate value of three owned hotels. With the close of this transaction, Choice Hotels International has added approximately 67,000 rooms, expanding its presence in the higher revenue upper upscale and upscale full-service segments and bolstering its core upper-midscale hospitality segment, particularly in the West Coast and Midwest of the United...
Mexico Resorts Offer More For Families, Competitive Rates
Viva Wyndham Azteca and Viva Wyndham Maya are all-inclusive oceanfront resorts located in the Playacar Complex of the Mayan Riviera and both have undergone major enhancements recently, including restaurant renovations, revamped public spaces and reconceptualized guest rooms. These family-friendly destinations are offering steep year-round discounts -- when kids stay with two adults in a room, their rate is only US$30 per night. Viva Wyndham Azteca has a refurbished pool area and has undergone a full upgrade of all room categories, including its Superior Rooms, which are now...
Visit San Antonio Partners With Hotelbeds/Bedsonline
Visit San Antonio has launched a first-ever marketing partnership with Hotelbeds/Bedsonline in five targeted markets, providing special promotional rates for the destination. Travel trade in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and Germany are key audiences for this campaign which will run through the end of November. The four-month campaign promotes special promotional rates secured by the Hotelbeds Contracting Team. Rates are exclusive to San Antonio hotels just for their domestic and international travel partners including Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Points & Loyalty...
September Savings At Victoria House Resort & Spa
Victoria House Resort & Spa, Belize is offering guests 20% off when reserving a Luxury Villa, Infinity Suite, or Casa Azul for travel between Sept. 1 and Sept. 19, 2022. In addition to enjoying discounted stays in select accommodations, relaxing spa treatments, and memorable meals at the resort’s celebrated culinary establishments, guests can expect demonstrations of Caribbean spirit and celebration throughout Ambergris Caye during September, when a month-long of countrywide celebrations kicks off with the national holiday, The Battle of St. George Caye, and continues with weeks...
Fairmont Plans Redevelopment Of Breakers In Long Beach
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, has announced the redevelopment of the iconic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California. The historic property is currently undergoing a significant restoration and redevelopment, and is slated to reopen in 2023 as Long Beach’s first luxury boutique hotel. The reimagined Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach will feature high-end accommodations and amenities, including 185 boutique hotel rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace overlooking the Terrace Theater Plaza; an...
Playa Now Managing The Seadust Cancun Family Resort
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. has entered into an agreement to assume the management of the Seadust Cancun Family Resort in Mexico. Playa will manage all operations, sales and marketing of the resort. Situated along the extraordinary white sand beaches of the Cancun Hotel Zone, the 502-room resort features 10 restaurants and bars, a state of-the-art fitness center and a full-service holistic spa. Seadust Cancun Family Resort will join other notable all-inclusive resorts managed by Playa Hotels & Resorts within the Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Hilton, Wyndham Alltra, Marriott’s The...
Barnes-Smith Recognized As A Toronto Game Changer
Maureen Barnes-Smith has been recognized for her efforts to promote her home island of Jamaica for the past 27 years. The Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Canada, Unique Vacations Canada -- affiliate of the worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – was named one of the 35 most influential and impactful leaders of Jamaican heritage in the Greater Toronto area. The recognition was part of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations that recognized individuals -- in a variety of fields, including government, business, arts and...