Resorts
Home2 Suites by Hilton Debuts in Las Vegas
Home2 Suites by Hilton has opened its first property in Nevada – the Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South. The hotel features 120 suites with fully equipped kitchens and modular furniture, providing guests the flexibility to customize their suite to their style and preference. The hotel also features complimentary Internet, communal spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such as Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary daily breakfast. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor saline pool and...
Now This Is BIG
Apple Leisure Group and The Mark Travel Corporation have signed a definitive agreement to join forces to create an integrated leisure travel and technology solutions company. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Apple Leisure Group is a leading seller of all-inclusive vacation packages, with capabilities and expertise to deliver exceptional value to travellers, as well as distribution reach and resort management expertise for hotel owners. Mark Travel is a recognized leader of owned and managed vacation brands including Funjet Vacations. Trisept Solutions,...
Sandals Set To Host Canadian Workshops
Sandals Resorts is gearing up for its cross-country tour of travel agent workshops, between May and September. With workshops in 45 cities from British Columbia to Newfoundland, Sandals is inviting agents to elevate their success in selling their luxury included resorts and to take their sales to the next level. During the fast-paced and concise sessions, agents will learn how these next level innovations translate into repeat clients and increased commissions. The workshops also fulfill the educational requirement towards becoming a Certified Sandals Specialist, as well as the...
Joining Forces
Resort To The Best and Canlink Travel have announced an agreement that will see the two companies join forces. The combined companies, operating as Canlink Travel, will bring together marketing initiatives and synergies that have been built throughout each of their many years serving their resorts and the Canadian travel industry. Resort to the Best and Canlink Travel each represent some of the most sought-after luxury properties in the marketplace today. Together, they will provide Canadian retailers and tour operators with a seamless experience, more choice and enhanced...
Warwick Paradise Island Offers Spring Savings
The adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas is saying “Goodbye Winter” and “Hello Spring” by offering savings of up to 40% on nightly rates through the Paradise Spring Fever Savings promotion. The offer is valid on bookings made by June 15 for travel through Dec. 31. All-inclusive rates offered as part of the promotion start from US$190 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Guests booking a minimum of three nights also receive a four-ounce Tortuga Rum cake and US$30 per person credit for use towards Amber Spa’s full menu of massages,...
Dynamic Growth
Club Med reports that 2017 saw the company demonstrate “dynamic” sales growth, increasing its client base to its highest since 2000 (up 6.6%). And supported by the momentum created by mountain and long-haul resorts, 2018 is expected to see further success across all of Club Med's markets. In 2017, Club Med's business volume rose 3.8% to €1527 M and revenue increased by 4.4%. Net income before tax and non-recurring items increased by 20%. Village operating profits also went up 16.6% and are growing in every region world-wide (Europe-Africa, America and Asia). The strategy was...
Saint Lucia Looks to Inspire
With the tagline "Let her inspire you," Saint Lucia’s new branding is moving away from focusing on its sand, sun and sea offerings, to promote Caribbean island’s culture, natural beauty and friendly locals. “We’re really playing on the femininity of Saint Lucia being that it's the only Caribbean island named after a female, known as the Helen of the West Indies,” says Andrew Ricketts of Total Public Relations, head of public relations, Canada for Saint Lucia. “We’re really trying to play on her experiences that you can experience in the island and the different festivals that...
Hard Rock Opens in Daytona
Hard Rock Hotel has brought its global brand to Daytona Beach, Florida. The 200-room, beachfront Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach features renowned, brand-exclusive offerings and amenities, including The Sound of Your Stay music program, offering complimentary use of Fender guitars and Crosley record players for in-room jam sessions, as well as a full-service Rock Spa and Salon, a Rock Shop and a Body Rock Fitness Center. Standard guest room amenities include a 50-inch HDTV, i-Home sound system, in-room mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, safe and plush robe and slippers. All oceanfront...