Resorts
Unwind With Le Germain Hotel Calgary
With so much to see, do and discover in Calgary, a chance to relax in pure comfort at the end of an on-the-go day is welcome and now guests of Le Germain Hotel can escape to an elegant oasis, thanks to a new relaxation package offered in conjunction with the onsite RnR Wellness Spa. The package includes a room night for two guests, the choice of two relaxing spa treatments, complimentary plush Le Germain Hotel bathrobes and more. And in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday, every guest who stays a Sunday night stay at any Le Germain or Alt hotel will automatically be entered for a...
Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana to Open Late This Year
Sunwing reports that Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana resort will open later this year. Exclusive to the tour operator, this adults-only property is located adjacent to the Royalton Punta Cana and will welcome guests with 168 rooms and suites, premium service, gourmet dining options, including a private chef’s table, and more. Plus, guests can enjoy even more with access to the facilities and services of the Royalton Punta Cana resort that includes entry to a large waterpark at Memories Splash Punta Cana, relaxing treatments at The Royal Spa, gourmet dining and more. “This is...
Sandals Purchases Saint Lucia Golf Course
Fore! Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is in the process of purchasing Saint Lucia Golf Club, the island’s premier golfing facility and only 18-hole course. Acquisition of the course is expected to be complete within 30 days, marking another moment of significant expansion in Saint Lucia by SRI. Earlier this year, Sandals Resorts introduced its over-the-water suite concept to Saint Lucia, debuting the island’s first over-the-water bungalows and serenity chapel at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, one of three resorts in the destination. The company plans to begin its fourth resort,...
Velas Vallarta Delivers The Message
The gift of a rose bears many meanings and has been used in countless occasions to express joy, gratitude, love and friendship. Now, Velas Vallarta resort in Puerto Vallarta treats guests celebrating something special to a shimmering embossed rose. The roses are embossed with a short phrase, name, monogram, character or other design based on the celebration. Arrangements come in an assortment of petal shades, including red, white, yellow, pink and coral, and a variety of inks, from black, white, red, yellow and blue to gold, silver and bronze. For destination weddings, the bride and...
A Done Deal
The US Virgin Islands and Airbnb have confirmed the first tax agreement in the Caribbean, which will allow the platform to collect the Territory's 12.5% Hotel Room Occupancy Tax on behalf of hosts and remit the funds to the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The deal will also create a framework to help promote tourism to the U.S. Virgin Islands, highlighting the cultural and historical heritage of this world-class destination. Airbnb has been investing in partnerships in the region to support a thriving community of homeowners who are renting their spaces and creating...
All Dreams Welcome
About 120 Toronto-area travel trade VIPs learned first hand that All Dreams Are Welcome in California, as a mega-delegation of the Golden state's top tourism executives greeted them at a reception and dinner (prepared by celebrity chef, Bob Blumer) last night (May 25). “Tonight, we want to welcome you into our living room,” observed Visit California's president and CEO, Caroline Beteta. “We're friends of Canada and Canada has been a friend to California and we want to roll out the red carpet to you and your clients.” Beteta led the high-profile group of senior executives...
A Rewarding Experience
RIU Hotels & Resorts celebrated its top travel agency partners from Canada and the US during its Second Annual RIU Awards at the Riu Palace Bavaro in Punta Cana. The award-winning agencies were rewarded with a trip for two to the Dominican Republic to attend the RIU Awards Ceremony. In addition to the awards program, they were treated to a VIP weekend, inclusive of special tours of the island, leisure activities and special events. The goal of the awards is to recognize the best travel agents in the United States and Canada in an effort to show the consolidation of the brand...
Hilton Opens 100th Hotel in Latin America
Hilton recently celebrated the opening of its 100th hotel in Latin America with the opening of Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. The 545-room beachfront Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is one of the largest hotels in the famous Copacabana neighbourhood, one of Brazil’s most visited destinations, and represents Hilton’s second property in the city. The beachfront hotel in Rio, which was built in 1975 and completed an extensive renovation in 2011, includes 545 rooms featuring the brand’s sophisticated amenities for guests travelling on leisure or business to the South zone of...