Resorts
Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas City Center Opens
Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas City Center is welcoming guests. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, the 158-suite hotel offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are travelling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas City Center offers a combination of studio, one- and two-bedroom accommodations, featuring fully equipped kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. Guests are provided all the essentials needed for a smart, reliable and convenient stay including complimentary daily full-hot breakfast,...
Waikiki WOW Factor
It’s a far different Waikiki that surfing pioneer Duke Kahanamoku oversees now, and hopefully he would be pleased, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The famous spokesman of the surf, whose statue borders the beach, would see that the last remains of a rustic Waikiki are long gone. But he might also observe that the more gimmicky, down market aspects of Hawaii’s top destination have been largely dismissed, as a wave of change sweeps down Kalakaua Avenue and through the rest of Waikiki. Presumably, he would be happy to see that...
Caravelle Hotel To Close For Renovations
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands' Caravelle Hotel & Casino will temporarily close on April 30, 2018 to complete renovations due to damage caused by Hurricane Maria, a rare, maximum-strength Category 5 storm that hit the island Sept. 20. As a landing place for emergency personnel, the Caravelle is continuing to house relief workers as they work to repair infrastructure around the island. The hotel will begin the major repairs as quickly as possible and hopes to re-open for business Sept. 1, 2018. Located adjacent to the hotel, Rumrunners Restaurant, Big Beards Sailing Charters and...
Riu PartnerClub Unveils Mobile App for Agents
Riu Hotels & Resorts has a new application for the Riu PartnerClub, the RIU loyalty program for travel agents. In this application, agents will be able to use their mobile phones and tablets to manage all Riu PartnerClub account transactions in a fast and easy way. Functionalities of the new mobile application include the ability to create new bookings or manage bookings to make any needed changes, and to update points to continue enjoying the benefits of the bookings registered. Agents can also consult their accounts, update or modify account information, discover the latest...
Infamous John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite Reopens
All Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel officials are saying is give the redone John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite a chance. Montreal's Queen Elizabeth reopened earlier this year after being closed for over a year for a $140-million renovation project which sees the reopening its John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite. Suite number 1742 housed John Lennon and Yoko Ono for a week in late May of 1969 when they staged their “bed-in for peace,” an event which drew celebrities and media personalities alike to the hotel, and which also prompted some other guests to unsuccessfully ask hotel management...
Sandals Kicks Into Overdrive
When Sandals Resorts International rolled into Toronto last night (Nov. 15) for the 18th stop on its Overdrive unveiling tour, the message was clear that travel agents are vital to the company’s success. “The goal tonight is really to thank the travel agents in Canada for all the work they do to make Sandals and Beaches Resorts such a strong company. With the help of travel agents, we’ll always be successful,” Gary Sadler, senior vice-president of sales for Unique Vacations Inc., told PressToday. “We’re telling you about the new updates that we have for our products, all the...
Holiday Inn Express Opens in Kissimmee
Following a multi-million dollar renovation, InterContinental Hotels Group reports the opening of the newly renovated 162-room Holiday Inn Express and Suites, South Lake Buena Vista. The hotel, formerly the independent Inn at Calypso Cay Hotel Orlando, is located less than five miles from Orlando’s theme parks. Amenities include three pools, waterslides, a poolside bar, splash pads, sports court and more. The hotel also provides a tour desk to help guests plan their vacation and complimentary transportation to nearby theme parks. As part of the transition to the Holiday Inn...
Hyatt Ziva Hosts Nov. 16 Agent Webinar
Agents are invited to take part in a Nov. 16 webinar hosted by Hyatt Ziva, in co-operation with TravelBrands, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., EST. Participating agents will have a chance to win a four-night stay at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. For every TravelBrands booking of five nights or more at any of the nine Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, The Royal and Panama Jack resorts, webinar participants will receive one entry into a draw to win a four-night stay at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Booking window: Nov. 16 – Dec. 20. Travel window: Nov. 16 - April 30, 2018. Visit travelbrandsagent.com for full...