Business is good at Spanish hotel chain Meliá Hotels International, which brought news of a growing portfolio to a recent lunch event in Vancouver.
Tabling the information at the Teahouse in Stanley Park was Tony Cortizas (pictured), VP of Global Strategy for the hotel group. Meliá is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with more than 380 properties in 40 countries. Those numbers continue to grow, as indicated in the presentation.
For instance, the Meliá Serengeti Lodge opened its doors for the first time in December. It is located in the Serengeti National Park on...
With a presence in more than 70 countries across the globe, Hard Rock International is expanding its hotel portfolio to Ireland, announcing plans to open Hard Rock Hotel Dublin in 2020.
Working in collaboration with Tifco Limited, one of Ireland's largest hotel companies, the opening of Hard Rock’s first hotel in Ireland will shine a light on the musical vibrancy of the destination, past and present.
Located in Dublin’s city centre, Hard Rock Hotel Dublin will comprise two structures – an existing listed property, built at the turn of the 20th century originally known as the...
When Aliz Hotel Times Square opens this fall, it will not only become one of the tallest hotels in NYC, but will set a new tone for modern lifestyle hotel brands with an emphasis on “bringing the joy back to travel.”
Aliz is a new independent boutique brand that will debut its flagship property at 310 West 40th Street.
Located at one of most iconic intersections in the world, Aliz introduces a guest-centric philosophy and innovative design featuring 287 guest rooms, a two-storey rooftop bar and lounge, stylish restaurant and lounge spaces, and luxury amenities – all within...
Sandals & Beaches and Air Canada Vacations (ACV) are offering an exclusive group promotion to all of their resorts.
Book your clients’ group by Aug. 3 for travel completed by Dec. 20, 2020 and passengers in every sixth room will fly and stay free (restrictions apply).
This offer is valid for all group types such as incentive and wedding. Groups booking with ACV and Sandals & Beaches receive unlimited golf at select resorts, $1,500 Premium wedding perks, $500 future travel credit, no deposit wedding for 90 days, free upgrade to Business Class for the bride and groom and...
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has unveiled The Five Senses at The Fives Azul Beach Resort Playa del Carmen, which focuses on the five senses embodied within a Gourmet Inclusive Experience. The new brand campaign, “Awaken Your Five Senses,” targets consumers and travel agents across the United States and Canada to increase brand awareness and drive bookings by encompassing an array of weekly on-property activities and initiatives that stimulate taste, sight, touch, smell, and sound.
Marketing efforts began with the development of creative catering to families and adults, inviting...
Travellers can book their next vacation to any of AMResorts’ Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now, or Sunscape Resorts & Spas and receive a discount and resort coupons when taking advantage of the “Greetings From Paradise” promotion.
Guests booking their tropical escape by July 16 for travel by Dec. 22 will receive up to 40% off and $200 in resort coupons per...
An exclusive Aeroplan Miles promotion between Saint Lucia’s newest adults-only luxury all-inclusive resort, Serenity at Coconut Bay, and Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has been extended to Oct. 31.
Members earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan miles per couple for a seven-night flight-inclusive stay booked now through Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. 20. ACV air-inclusive packages to Serenity start at $3,639 per person, based on double occupancy, for a one-week stay.
Bonus Aeroplan Miles earned per couple are based on the suite category booked: 3,000 miles for the Plunge Pool Suite; 5,000...
RIU Hotels & Resorts recently paid tribute to its top Canadian and American travel agency partners at its 3rd Annual RIU Awards, held at the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas in Los Cabos.
The chosen agencies were rewarded with trips for two to Mexico to attend the ceremony. In addition, they were treated to a VIP trip, including a tour of the destination, leisure activities and a giveback experience at local soup kitchen El Cactus, where they painted the building and donated school supplies, toys and clothes.
The awards aim to strengthen RIU brand loyalty in the Canadian and US markets...
The Belmond La Samanna in St. Martin is back and will begin welcoming guests on Dec. 10, 2018.
Overlooking Baie Longues mile-long white sands, the resort invites guests to indulge in elegant European cuisine, sip Champagne at sunset, and explore the vibrant coastlines designer boutiques and over 400 restaurants.
Belmond La Samanna offers the best of both worlds a stylish private beach and spa oasis that embodies the islands classic French spirit.
As well, the chic-island hideaway, Belmond Cap Juluca is opening on Nov. 17 and that gives guests at the two resorts an easy...
Sandals Resorts International has introduced the “re-imagined and renovated” flagship resort, Sandals Montego Bay.
First opened nearly four decades ago by founder and chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Sandals Montego Bay has remained the heart of Sandals Resorts as the company has grown, expanding across multiple brands and islands.
With a concrete vision of revolutionizing Caribbean hospitality, in 1981 Stewart purchased the Bay Roc in Montego Bay, Jamaica, a rundown hotel next to the airport that would become Sandals Montego Bay. Despite any misgivings from Jamaica’s...