Resorts
Book To Build With Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels Canada has kicked off its second annual Book to Build campaign. Last year, the campaign for Habitat for Humanity Canada surpassed its fundraising goal of $100,000. This year, the goal has been increased to $125,000 to help families in need of affordable housing. The Book to Build campaign runs from May 11 until Sunday, May 27, and guests staying at any of the 151 participating Choice Hotels locations will have a portion of their stay donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada. One hundred per cent of funds raised will be directed to local Habitat for Humanity offices to...
Sandals Breaks Ground On New Saint Lucia Resort
Sandals Resorts International has officially started construction on its newest resort in Saint Lucia. When this new luxury resort is finished, it will be the fourth Sandals property on the island – an unparalleled investment by Sandals in Saint Lucia. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Allen Chastanet, prime minister of Saint Lucia on May 2. He was joined by other notable government attendees including Minister with Responsibility for Tourism Dominic Fedee and Minister of Economic Development and Urban Renewal Guy Joseph, as well as Sandals Resorts International...
Sandals Joins The Royal Celebration
Sandals Resorts is joining the romantic revelry surrounding the nuptials of Prince Harry to American celebrity Meghan Markle, creating a new wedding inspiration, English Royalty, the first to debut since last year’s successful launch of Aisle to Isle, a destination wedding experience designed to give couples endless choices. According to Sandals Resorts Director of Romance Marsha-Ann Brown, millennial brides and grooms seek inspiration and information above all else when planning their wedding celebration and no other happening this year is more stirring than the wedding of Harry to...
Making It New In Egypt
Egypt's historic Alamein resort, built in 1960 by the Sidi Abdelrahman Bay of the Mediterranean Sea and which has hosted leaders such as Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein, the second president of Egypt, is readying for a contemporary facelift. Emaar Hospitality Group has begun renovation and redesign of the property, while maintaining its cultural context and heritage. The all-new Al Alamein Hotel, managed by Vida Hotel and Resorts, will open its doors to visitors this year. It is located centrally in Marassi, the lifestyle and tourism destination by Emaar Misr. Al Alamein Hotel is the...
Group Germain Plans Alt Hotel In Calgary
West Campus Development Trust, Group Germain Hotels, and Calgary-based Homes by Avi, are celebrating the latest addition to Calgary's Northwest University District (U/D) development plans, announcing the construction of an Alt Hotel, a brand recognized for its contemporary design, eco-responsible features and affordable luxury. Anticipated to open in the fall of 2020, the new Alt Hotel will be 15 storeys, 156 rooms and include a retail and residential component as well as an underground parkade. The hotel will incorporate the brands signature colourful and creative design,...
Transat Sets A Course To The Future
“These are exciting times for Transat,” was how Jean-Marc Eustache, the company's president and CEO opened his presentation to shareholders in March of this year. Exciting times indeed as the company embarks on its new 5-year plan -- “Building Sustainable Profitability” – and sets a course towards creating the Transat of tomorrow, reports executive editor, Bob Mowat in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Guiding the company along the way will be its new chief operating officer, Annick Guérard, who in a conversation with Canadian Travel Press explained...
Sandals Invites Agents to S.E.E. Its Resorts
Sandals Resorts has launched a new series of Sandals Educational Experience (S.E.E) FAM trips, inviting agents to not only learn through interactive resort updates and presentations, but also to personally experience everything that Sandals & Beaches has to offer. A total of 17 S.E.E. FAM trips are available July through October, with three to four nights at various properties including Sandals Grande Antigua, Sandals Grenada, Sandals Barbados, Sandals Montego Bay and Beaches Turks & Caicos. Each itinerary includes a mix of scheduled activities and free time for agents to enjoy...
Sandals Has Limited Time Offer For Agents
In celebration of Travel Agent Day, Unique Vacations Inc, an affiliate of the worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, has lifted the 30-day policy for registering bookings online at their travel agent portal. For today only (May 2), agents have the exclusive opportunity to register all of their missed bookings online at https://taportal.sandals.com and earn more. By registering bookings online on Sandals’ travel agent portal, agents can maximize their earnings and benefits as part of the Certified Sandals Specialist program. Only registered bookings count...