Resorts
Barceló Opens Mexico City Property
The Barceló Hotel Group has opened the Barceló México Reforma, a new 500-room, five-star flagship hotel in the heart of Mexico City, located on the iconic Paseo de la Reforma. “With 21 hotels, we already have a strong presence in Mexico, but it has taken us some time to reach the capital,” said Juan Perez Sosa, senior vice-president of sales & marketing for Barcelo in the United States. “We are proud to establish our presence in Mexico City with such a superb hotel. It will be a pleasure to demonstrate our extensive expertise in the urban hospitality industry, which we...
Still Time To Register For Sandals Webinar
Sandals Resorts is advising agents that there is still space available for its upcoming (Aug. 4) webinar showcasing Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, the very first Beaches resort. The webinar will run from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT with Surinder “Lucky” Kahlon, general manager. To register for the Beaches Negril webinar, agents can send an e-mail to [email protected] to receive further details and log-in instructions. The Beaches webinar is part of a new weekly, one-hour webinar series created exclusively for travel agents and hosted by resort general...
Seasonal Craft Beer Tasting On Tap At Casa Velas
Summer’s perfectly paired beverage is now being offered in a seasonal craft beer tasting at the adults-only Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta. Held weekly in the boutique resort’s botanical gardens, four artisanal beers are paired with fare ranging from fresh apple salad and crisp ceviche to the regional specialty Pescado Zarandeado and decadent Mexican chocolate. On the craft beer menu guests will find the light and refreshing Cerveza Cayaco with notes of freshly baked bread and rice accompanied by floral and citrus aromas; the medium bodied Cerveza Colimita, a tropical...
Hilton Sandestin Calls For Snowbirds
The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa – located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – has unveiled a special “Snowbird Program” with rates starting at US$90 a night. Benefits of the program include daily breakfast, a complimentary full breakfast buffet served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Sandcastles Restaurant, manager’s reception, daily reception with one drink voucher (one per guest), dinner specials at Sandcastles, specials will be offered daily in Sandcastles and will include traditional favourites, as well as new additions, resort charge, waived for guests...
Warwick Paradise Island Extends ‘Agent Appreciation’ Offer
The adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas has extended its “Travel Agent Appreciation” offer featuring a third night free when two nights are booked at the travel professional rate by Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. 15. With each two-night minimum stay, the Warwick is also offering agents a complimentary manicure or pedicure at the resort's Amber Spa. Agent all-inclusive rates start from US$175 single occupancy and US$280 double occupancy, per room, per night, based on accommodations in an Island View room. Agents book via...
Dual-Branded Marriott Coming to Clearwater Beach
A new Marriott dual-branded Residence Inn Tampa Clearwater Beach (140 suites) and SpringHill Suites Tampa Clearwater Beach (115 suites) will open in August. Co-located at 309 Coronado Dr., both hotels will feature oversized guestrooms with a coastal vibe, flexible living, working and sleeping space, views of Clearwater Bay and a variety of shared amenities. Guests will enjoy mobile check-in/check-out, a mix of suite types with in-room Smart TVs, complimentary signature daily healthy-choice breakfast, shared outdoor swimming pool with expanded deck, fitness centre, meeting space,...
Hotel EMC2 Opens in Chicago
Marriott International has announced the official opening of Hotel EMC2, part of its Autograph Collection, in downtown Chicago. Celebrating the convergence of art and science through its design, cuisine and guest experience, Hotel EMC2 joins the diverse portfolio of more than 100 Autograph Collection Hotels around the world that are “independent, one-of-a-kind and champion values of vision, design and craft.” According to officials, art and science are thoughtfully woven throughout every nook of the 21-storey, 195-room hotel. The hotel’s 120-seat contemporary American...
‘August is for Agents’ at Lighthouse Pointe
It's all about agents with the Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan's latest promotion. The Bahamas' resort has launched “August is for Agents,” inviting travel agents to visit and “relax on the white sandy beach of Grand Bahama Island, chill out in the infinity pool, and sleep in late with a special travel agent rate.” There are two rates available for booking, the European Plan and the All-Inclusive. With the EP, agents can visit the island and stay in a Lighthouse Pointe single or double occupancy room for $75 per night with the code TAEP. Since the rate includes the...