Resorts
Luxe Collection Welcomes Lotte New York Palace
Luxe Collection by L.E. Hotels has welcomed the iconic Lotte New York Palace as its newest property in its premier collection. The Luxe Collection is a distinctive group of high-end hotel properties with historical significance found in prime locations which boast the finest services and amenities achieving the highest quality of service. Known as a historic landmark in Manhattan, Lotte New York Palace offers the ideal setting for travellers looking to escape the bustling city for a relaxing and elegant retreat on Madison Avenue in Midtown. This New York City hotel features luxurious...
Days Inn Partners With ParticipACTION
Days Inns - Canada has launched a partnership with ParticipACTION, a national non-profit organization whose mission is to help Canadians sit less and move more. Originally established in 1971, ParticipACTION works with its partners to make physical activity a vital part of everyday life. “At Days Inns - Canada, we’re committed to making it easier for guests to incorporate healthy living practices while on the road,” said Irwin Prince, president & COO, Realstar Hospitality. “With life’s busy schedules, it can be challenging to incorporate physical activity in our daily...
Marriott Rewards, SPG Members Score Big
More than 20 Marriott Rewards and SPG members had the opportunity to see the Stanley Cup and look on as Maple Leafs alumni Shayne Corson (l) and Darcy Tucker (r) battled it out in a Moments Masterclass Challenge cook-off with Sheraton Centre Toronto’s head chef Andre Walker yesterday (March 14). Members redeemed rewards points to attend the exclusive cocktail reception and attend last night's Leaf game against Dallas. Moments Masterclasses are available exclusively for Marriott and SPG rewards members as a result of Marriott International’s roster of global brands, property...
Sandals Appoints New CEO
Sandals Resorts International has appointed industry veteran Gebhard F. Rainer as CEO, effective immediately. Sandals chairman and founder, Gordon “Butch” Stewart said the appointment follows an extensive search in concert with deputy chairman, Adam Stewart and was designed to accelerate the strategic growth of the luxury all-inclusive brands under the Sandals Resorts International banner. “Sandals Resorts has a legacy of pioneering and implementing industry innovations and we are committed to not only bolstering our leadership position in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean...
Greg Norman Visits New Sandals Golf Course
Golf icon Greg “The Shark” Norman recently met with Sandals Resorts International deputy chairman and CEO Adam Stewart in Saint Lucia to discuss transformation plans for Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate. The 18-hole golf course is the newest addition to the Sandals brand in Saint Lucia. Sandals Resorts acquired the St. Lucia Golf and Country Club last year, with massive plans for expansion and redesign by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, who previously created the award-winning golf course at Sandals Emerald Bay. Norman and his team will convert the...
Say ‘Fore’ With Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, home to some of the Caribbean's top golf experiences, including the iconic Teeth of the Dog course, is featuring two “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog” golf packages. Highlighted by the “bucket list” opportunity to play the Pete Dye-designed course, the “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog with Breakfast” package starts at $247 per person, per night through Dec. 21, 2018. In addition to all day play on Teeth of the Dog, guests can also tee it up from sun-up to sundown on the resort's two additional Pete Dye courses – Dye Fore (27 holes) and The...
I Like You Just As You Are
Those vacationing in the Central American country can expect the hot, tropical weather sun-seekers want, and Ana Garcia of the Nicaraguan Tourism Board told a gathering in Toronto earlier this week that Canadian interest in her homeland is soaring, with visitations reaching 62,000 in 2017, up from 35,000 the previous year. Overall, 1.8 million people visited Nicaragua last year, an 18% increase from the previous year. Garcia's visit coincided with the launch of a new Nicaraguan destination campaign titled, “I Like You Just As You Are.” “Nicaragua is not looking for massive...
Oasis Hosts May Cancun Fam
Oasis Hotels is hosting a May 7-11 fam trip to Cancun. The cost is US$480, single occupancy, and includes return flights from Toronto with Sunwing Airlines, four nights at the all-inclusive The Pyramid at Grand Oasis and transfers. Space is limited and the trip is for travel agents only. Mandatory hotel visits are part of the itinerary. Interested agents should contact Pam Bassett at...