Resorts
All Grand at Wyndham Reef
Wyndham Reef Resort, the only property in the Grand Caymans with an all-inclusive option, is now offering a 15% commission to travel agents booking an all-inclusive vacation package for their clients. Packages start at US$482/night for double occupancy (travel March 28 – Aug. 13), plus US$60/day/child ages 4-17, ages three and under are free. All-inclusive packages include meals, non-alcoholic and house brand liquor, beer, wine and frozen drinks by the glass, one hour per day use of kayaks, pedal boat and paddle boards, plus free use of snorkel gear, WiFi access in room and lobby,...
TravelBrands Extends ‘Perfect FIT Campaign’
TravelBrands is extending its “Perfect FIT Campaign” until March 31. “We have had such a huge success with this promotion and our travel agent partners wanted us to extend the offer so we did,” commented Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales for TravelBrands. “Our ultimate goal is to offer our clients top notch products and exceptional service. Sandals & Beaches Resorts offer this and more.” With the promotion, TravelBrands' clients will enjoy up to $600 air credit per couple, US$100 Island Routes voucher per couple toward an excursion, relaxed payment policy and...
Hilton in Historic Bucharest
Hilton Worldwide has reached a franchise agreement with SC Apex Alliance to open Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town in 2017. The 201-room hotel will be located within an historic listed building in the prime city centre location of Doamnei St. The hotel will offer guests a contemporary restaurant, cooked to order breakfast and 24 hour fitness centre. Romania is already home to five Hilton Worldwide hotels under three different brands, and Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town marks the brand's debut in the...
ACV Expands Sun Line-Up
Following the recent addition of more than 30 properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean – including Memories, Starfish and Oasis Hotels – Air Canada Vacations (ACV) continuing to expand its Sun Sun product line. Three new all-inclusive Palladium properties are joining the roster including The Royal Suites Turquesa in Punta Cana; The Royal Suites Punta De Mita in Puerto Vallarta and The Royal Suites Yucatan in Cancun. All three hotels are adults only (18+) and include a variety of restaurant options, land and water activities, spas and fitness centres. ACV is also offering...
Mahalo Month
Hawaii's Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering reduced prices for travel professionals with the launch of its new “Mahalo Month” program. Special discounted rates will be available to all travel industry personnel, including, but not limited to retail travel agents, tour operator staff and reservation centre agents for travel from April 1 through May 31.“We’re pleased to partner with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to give travel industry professionals the chance to learn about the many amenities and services our properties have to offer,” said president and COO Alan Mattson....
Marriott Purchase of Starwood One Step Closer
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide report that as of yesterday the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired in connection with Marriott’s proposed acquisition of Starwood through a business combination. The expiration of the waiting period means the parties have cleared the pre-merger antitrust review in the United States, satisfying one of the closing conditions of the pending combination transactions. In addition, the companies announced that the pre-merger waiting period under Canadian law has...
Over The Water Luxury
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is getting set to open Latin America’s first and only Palafitos – Overwater bungalows. Set to open at the adults-only El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, by Karisma, in September, the Palafitos will be available for booking starting in March. And, as a thank you to dedicated travel agent partners, Sra. Dolores and Sr. Martinez, owners of El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma, have made the unprecedented decision for Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants who have already sold El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and...
Canadians Get Currency Deal at Vegas Hotel
Canadians who are reluctant to travel south of the border for holiday time can still consider the cash-at-par offer available at the Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The hotel will exchange Canadian currency at-par with US money for slot play in the hotel’s casino. The offer is good for exchanging up to $500 per day for gaming. And the term of the offer has been extended until March 31. The Downtown Grand says it is the only hotel in Las Vegas to make such an offer specifically to Canadians. But that’s not the only attraction to this hotel, starting with the fact...