Resorts
Oasis Loves Travel Agents
Oasis Hotels & Resorts has launched a special deal for travel agents, a US$49 per person nightly rate on bookings and travel through Dec. 15. The specialty rate represents a unique opportunity for partners to enjoy stays at The Pyramid, Grand Oasis Sens and Grand Oasis Tulum (pictured) and experience the brand’s VIP service, quality entertainment and top-rated culinary offerings. “At Oasis Hotels & Resorts, we understand how much the travel agent community contributes to our successes,” said Enrique Klein, vice-president of sales and marketing for Oasis Hotels &...
Get ‘INVITED’ With SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched a new and evolved loyalty program – INVITED. The free-to-join program replaces The Club of SLH and offers all members access to exclusive rates, guaranteed benefits and “Small Luxuries” right from their first stay at any of its 500 small, independently minded hotels worldwide. INVITED is the result of extensive research among existing members and consists of three tiers – Invited, Inspired and Indulged. The research demonstrated that the benefits members most highly valued from a loyalty program directly related to their...
Meliá Hotels Mostly 100% Operational
Meliá Hotels International reports that its hotels in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, Orlando and Miami are 100% operational following Hurricane Irma. In Cuba, the most significant damage occurred on the northern coast, mainly in The Cayos. Customers from these areas who did not return to their countries of origin prior to the hurricane were promptly transferred to hotels in safer tourist centres and cities such as Camagüey, Varadero, Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos, with “impeccable implementation of evacuation protocols.” The hotels in Havana, Holguin,...
Beaches Turks & Caicos Closed Until December
After a thorough assessment of the work that needs to be done at Beaches Turks & Caicos following Hurricane Irma, Sandals Resorts International has announced that the resort will remain closed and will begin accepting guests on Dec. 14. Guests affected by the temporary closure may choose to be re-accommodated at Beaches Resorts in Jamaica or to any available Sandals resort during this period, or reschedule their travel dates to return to Beaches Turks & Caicos. “It is with tremendous relief and gratitude that I can share with you that our guests and team at Beaches Turks...
AMRewards Makes It Easier For Agents
AMResorts has introduced a number of innovations to AMRewards -- the company’s travel agent loyalty program. The new booking engine makes it easier than ever for agents to redeem their points for a stay at one of AMResorts’ 52 properties. Jan LaPointe, vice-president of strategic planning retail sales North America for AMRewards and sales & marketing for Canada, observed, “Since we launched AMRewards three years ago, every enhancement has been developed based on our travel agent community and advisory board’s valuable feedback. This booking engine gives agents the power to...
Days Inn Opening
Realstar Hospitality has announced the opening of its newest Days Inn in 100 Mile House, British Columbia. Centrally located off Highway 97 between Vancouver and Prince George. The new construction hotel offers 39 guest rooms with 40” flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi access, mini-fridge and microwave. Guests can enjoy the convenience of nearby restaurants, a free Daybreak Café breakfast, free guest parking and pets are always welcome. Nearby attractions include 108 Mile Ranch Heritage Site, 100 Mile Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Centennial Park & Bridge Creek, Alpaca Story...
InterContinental Salutes TIFF
Throughout TIFF 2017, Azure Restaurant & Bar at the InterContinental Toronto Centre will be offering guests a stylish TIFF touch by serving the festive cocktail, A Toast to TIFF. The cocktail was designed to be an easy-to-make, at home treat for movie-goers who may not have the time to catch a TIFF flick (see recipe below). TIFF runs from Sept. 7-17. A Toast to TIFF recipe: Grand Marnier - 1 oz., Campari - 1/2 oz., sparkling wine (Kew from Niagara) - 3 oz., garnish - orange wedge, glass – wine. Method: Put ice cubes in a wine glass, add sparkling wine, Grand Marnier and...
‘Wow’ Factor
Paradisus, Melia's luxury brand, is setting a new standard in all-inclusive resorts with its ninth property, Paradisus Los Cabos in Mexico's Baja peninsula, reports Ashley Rochefort in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “We want to build memories for our guests through unique 'wow' moments,” explains Marcela Monge, Guest Experience Director, Paradisus Los Cabos. “We have an opportunity at this property to create a new standard in luxury, to set new trends, giving guests what they want before they know they want it.” A US$35M refurbishment converted the original...