Hotels
COVID-19 UPDATE: Flair, Sunswept, Brussels Airlines
Sunswept Resorts is advising that its BodyHoliday and Rendezvous Resorts will temporarily close effective March 20 until May 31; planning to re-open on June 1. Rebecca Platt, director of sales & marketing, advises that: “With this in mind, and in order to make the process as seamless as possible for our mutually valuable guests, we will offer a 12 month credit to rebook their stay with us or alternatively if this is not possible, issue a full refund without penalty.” Platt continues: “We also understand these are uncertain times so will also be allowing future guests with...
Atlantis, The Palm Ready For 2020
Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai is reporting a record-breaking 2019 with an upsurge in bookings and an average occupancy of 90%. The resort recently completed a three-year, $100-million renovation project. Last year, Dubai welcomed 16.73 million visitors with half of those visitors checking into the resort. The increase in visits is a result of a strong footfall from top source markets, as well as from diversified markets. Bookings from the UAE were up by 39%, while Norway went up by 24%. There was an increase of 16% from China, and a 14% increase from Russia. Bookings from Saudi Arabia...
Le Massif de Charlevoix Unveils New Base Camp
Le Massif de Charlevoix has unveiled plans to build a brand-new Base Camp. Once completed, the Base Camp will be the new headquarters and will include 400 housing units and several new facilities. Le Massif Group has partnered with Bourgeois/Lechasseur architects and BMD architects to complete this major project. This project will include construction of several facilities such as: a restaurant, a microbrewery, a café, a daycare, a snow school, a general store, an outdoors sports store, rental shop and a ticket office. Guests will have direct access to ski slopes, bike paths and...
Barceló Launches New Platform for Agents
As part of its ongoing efforts to provide travel professionals with the tools they need to succeed, Barceló Hotel Group has invested in and launched a new agent enablement platform for North America in partnership with TravPRO Mobile. The Barceló Hotel Group Sales Companion solution provides agents with the ability to access critical selling information anytime, anywhere – across web, tablet and smartphone’s for both iOS and Android. “The Barceló Hotel Group Sales is committed to investing in resources that help travel professionals do their jobs,” said Juan Perez Sosa,...
Big Things Happening In The Bahamas
Holistica Destinations -- a new joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and privately held ITM Group -- has announced its first major project in The Bahamas: a development in Freeport, Grand Bahama with an initial investment of $300 million. The venture spans two locations including the enhancement and expansion of the port terminal, to be called Harbour Village, and the Lucaya Property, which will be situated at the current Grand Lucayan resort. The project includes plans for employment, job training, community investment and sustainable construction practices. Robert...
From Sea To Table At Villa Premiere
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway in Puerto Vallarta has introduced the “Fish Market,” a sea-to-table concept created by Chef Sebastian Varona and his team to enhance the beachfront dining experience with fresh ingredients straight from the Bay of Banderas and other waters near Mexico’s leading Pacific Coast culinary destination. Guests will find that the culinary team at the resort hosts a literal fish market where they can pick whatever fresh fish and other saltwater delicacies caught from the Pacific they desire. On the menu, diners will find seasonal...
Discover Playa del Carmen with ScubaCaribe
A Barcelona native diving instructor who's relocated to Playa del Carmen says those eager to experience an underwater world can make do quite nicely without ocean when vacationing in the Mexican destination. Javier, who works at ScubaCaribe's operation at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, notes that the famed ocean waters found on Playa del Carmen's shores are only one option for the sub-surface-exploration set. One dive options, he notes, are the cenotes, the underground water bodies found throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, which provide an unusual way for people to submerge...
Live Aqua Urban Resort joins Preferred
During the latter part of 2019, Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 24 new member hotels to its global portfolio, including a historic retreat in central Mexico. Situated in the cultural heart of San Miguel de Allende, one of Mexico’s most vibrant destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the 153-room Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende was opened in November 2018. Thoughtful accommodation experiences include the Eve Suite created for brides and their parties and the Luna Suite Presidential with double-height ceilings and a private plunge pool, with all rooms...