Resorts
Taking Care Of The Environment
In an ongoing dedication to sustainability, Velas Resorts properties in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta are no longer offering single-use plastic straws. These single-use straws, known as “environmental villains,” can take up to 200 years to decompose. For those guests who rely on straws to drink, Velas Resorts offers biodegradable paper straws on request as an alternative. Velas estimates the move will eliminate 1.6 million total straws in one year. The elimination of plastic straws complements the Mexican resort collections ongoing eco-friendly...
All Inclusive Evolution
In an interview with Canadian Travel Press back in 2016, Melia Hotels International's Tony Cortizas talked about the Group's plans to expand its all-inclusive Paradisus brand into the Asia Pacific region, so it seemed an obvious question to ask whether that was still part of the plan. “It’s still part of the plan,” he said, adding: “Paradisus is the brand that the agents [here] know the best.” Cortizas told CTP that although no specific projects are completely confirmed, a deal to do this is confirmed in Thailand, where an agreement is in place to build two new Paradisus...
RIU Working To Make Things Better
RIU Hotels & Resorts has published its Sustainability Report for the first time in the company's history. This document sets out the company's endeavors in 2017 in environmental protection and social action, another step on the journey that the hotel chain started in 2012, when its first Corporate Social Responsibility reports were drafted. With the report motto of “Focus on You,” RIU has sought to symbolize its responsibility towards its customers and employees, along with its commitment to the environment where its 92 hotels are located. The ultimate aim is to offer a...
Beat The Blues With Club Med’s WOW Sale
As summer is winding down and the back to school season is heating up, Canadians are starting to map out their fall and winter travel plans. To that end, Club Med is offering an extra discount to its WOW sale, so that from now until Aug. 22 Canadians can book all-inclusive winter escapes at Club Med's resorts in North America and the Caribbean, at prices starting at $1,599 per adult. With Club Med's inclusive offers available until Feb. 2019 (blackout dates may apply), Canadians can relax and travel worry-free, enjoying the white sandy beaches, action-packed adventure and soothing...
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,...