Resorts
Karisma Takes The Initiative
Karisma Hotels & Resorts will eliminate the production and distribution of plastic straws across all of its properties. The ban on plastic straws is the latest effort within Karisma Hotels & Resorts' overall commitment to the environment. In 2013, Karisma created the Passion for Sustainability Program, which includes initiatives promoting conscious tourism, preserving ecosystems, protecting wild and endangered species, and responsibly using natural resources. As part of its most recent sustainability initiative, Karisma Hotels & Resorts will only offer straws to guests...
Get Social With Sandals
As part of its ongoing, weekly webinar series created exclusively for travel agents, Sandals Resorts is getting social this Friday. This week's topic shares Social Media tips and more – specifically, how agents can incorporate engaging social media content – with Sandals & Beaches Resorts as a partner – as an integral part of their marketing strategy to ultimately grow their business. The “Let's Get Social with Sandals & Beaches Resorts” webinar is set for Fri., Aug. 17 from 12:30 pm to 1 pm EDT with Stephanie Shayevitz, social media community manager – trade for...
Iberostar Set To Open New Flagship Hotel in Havana
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is set to open a new flagship property – the Iberostar Grand Packard – its first luxury hotel in the heart of Old Havana. Combining the original architecture of the property with modern innovation and luxury, the hotel chain has refurbished this historic building, restoring it to original splendour. The hotel is due to open towards the end of the year. Coinciding with the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana and marking 25 years of its presence on the island, Iberostar is reopening one of the most iconic buildings in...
ACV Adds Catalonia Hotels to Sun Product Line
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added Catalonia Hotels and Resorts to its 2018-2019 Sun product line-up. Spanish-owned, Catalonia has 67 hotels (55 located in Spain), including the family friendly Catalonia Bavaro Beach & Golf Resort or Catalonia Playa Maroma and the adults-only Catalonia Royal Bavaro and Catalonia Royal Tulum. In the Dominican Republic, ACV is offering the four-star Catalonia Gran Dominicus in La Romana, Catalonia Bavaro Beach & Golf Resort in Punta Cana, and 4.5-star Catalonia Royal Bavaro in Punta Cana. As part of The Spotlight Collection – Marvelous,...
SLH, Hyatt Launch Loyalty Alliance
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have announced plans to bring World of Hyatt members opportunities to enjoy loyalty benefits in many more places. The launch is targeted for the end of the year. Hyatt, with more than 700 hotels worldwide, and SLH, a collection of more than 500 independently owned luxury hotels around the world, are working together to offer World of Hyatt members the opportunity to earn and redeem points during stays at participating SLH hotels when they book through Hyatt channels. “We are constantly looking for ways to add...
Stay and Play at the CNE With Hotel X Toronto
For the first time ever, guests to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) can stay directly on the fair grounds, at the newly opened Hotel X Toronto. With a special CNE package, guests can go straight from the Ferris wheel to a luxurious suite. The package includes two general admission tickets to the CNE, a $30 resort credit towards the Falcon SkyBar or Maxx’s Kitchen, ice cream cones for two at Nespresso Café, family style movies in a luxurious private screening room, and complimentary parking for one vehicle. Rates start at $425 for a two-night minimum stay. To book this...
Sandals Offers Private Transfers In Montego Bay
Sandals Resorts is elevating the all-inclusive vacation experience with the announcement that guests in top room categories at Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Royal Caribbean will enjoy complimentary, private luxury airport transfers beginning this fall. Starting Oct. 15 for Sandals Montego Bay and Nov. 15 for Sandals Royal Caribbean, all guests staying in either a Club Sandals or Butler Elite room category will step into a luxury BMW transfer upon landing at Sangster International Airport. The private airport transfers are round-trip, ensuring that guests arrive and depart from...
Aeroplan Renews Partnership With InterContinental
Aeroplan has announced the renewal of a multi-year agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). IHG is a global hotel company with nearly 5,400 hotels in almost 100 countries across leading brands, including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Hotel Indigo. In addition to the current opportunity to earn Aeroplan miles when staying at IHG hotels, Aeroplan members can now also take advantage of a relationship with IHG Rewards Club. Members will now be able to convert 10,000 IHG Rewards Club points to 2,000 Aeroplan miles. To celebrate the launch of this conversion program, members...