Resorts
Chelsea Toronto Continues March Break Tradition
The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, is continuing its tradition of offering special family getaways during March Break. From March 11-20, guests can expect a variety of family friendly activities, newly renovated accommodations and an array of things to do, all in the heart of downtown Toronto. Guests of the Chelsea can enjoy complimentary access to the Family Fun Zone – featuring a pool, 130-ft. “Corkscrew” – downtown Toronto’s only indoor waterslide; Kid Center and Teen Lounge. Kids can play in the supervised Kid Centre, become a Camp Chelsea Camper for the day, with the option...
HAC President Pollard to Retire
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) reports that its president, Tony Pollard, is set to retire, effective Aug. 31. Pollard has been the president of the Hotel Association of Canada since the establishment of its national office in Ottawa in 1991. He also has 36 years of government relations experience having served earlier in his career as special assistant to the federal Minister of Transport and senior policy advisor to the Secretary of State. “I am grateful to have spent the past 25 years with the association working on behalf of our members and the Canadian lodging...
Group Germain Adding Alt Hotel in Saskatoon
Group Germain Hotels is adding a new Alt Hotel to the River Landing area of Saskatoon in 2018. The stylish property will be a key feature of the city's extensive River Landing development project, a new extension currently under construction in the south downtown business district. The 15-floor Alt Hotel will be located northeast of the intersection of Spadina Crescent East and 2nd Avenue, in front of the Remai Modern Art Gallery and within walking distance of many of the city's other main attractions. All 155 guest rooms will offer views of the South Saskatchewan River. The...
The Lodge at Glendorn Calls on Canadians
The Lodge at Glendorn, a luxury resort in Pennsylvania, was originally established as a private summer retreat for the Dorn family. “The land was purchased in 1927 and used as a hunting and fishing shop,” general manager Stephanie Schafer said on Friday (Feb. 5) in Toronto for an industry breakfast with food prepared by executive chef and co-general manager Joe Schafer. “In 1929 they decided to build some cabins... Every cabin including the main lodge is built out of redwood, which we've done our best to maintain over the years. Our history is so important to what makes us...
All That Jazz
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and the April 29 to May 8 festival is being billed as the place to be for those seeking hot days and cool jazz, cool nights and hot jazz – or both. Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, a boutique oceanfront hotel on Saint Lucia, gets into the swing of things with its Jazz Fest Special: 35% off the regular room rate for four nights with the fifth night free. The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival has earned international accolades, drawing some of the world’s top musicians to the West Indian...
Langham Has US Expansion Plans
Langham Hotels & Resorts will expand its presence in the United States with three new hotels – Langham Place, Wade Park in Frisco, Texas (pictured); Langham Place, San Francisco; The Langham, Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe in New Mexico. All three hotels will be part of the established Langham Hotels and Resorts brand, the luxury hotel tier of Langham Hospitality Group, representing two styles – The Langham, which represents classic elegance and traditional décor, and the more modern, contemporary Langham Place. All the hotels will offer five-star service and the brand identifiers...
Delta Hotels Joins Marriott Rewards
Marriott Rewards is being expanded to include Delta Hotels and Resorts, giving its 54 million members even more choice and flexibility when they travel. Marriott Rewards members can now earn points or miles and Elite night credits, and redeem for free night stays, at 21 Delta Hotels across Canada, with the brand’s 14 remaining Canadian properties joining the program in late April. Delta Privilege members will also enjoy the full benefits of Marriott Rewards membership, including the ability to earn and redeem points at more than 4,000 Marriott hotels globally across 17 distinct...
Half Moon Debuts Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Jamaica's Half Moon, A RockResort, recently unveiled its multi-million renovation, including the reopening of the historic Sugar Mill Restaurant, along with updates to the lobby – including the addition of Lester’s Café, a new coffee shop, and The Cedar Bar, a newly renovated bar and terrace overlooking the ocean. Nestled in an alcove next to a 17th-century water mill is the renovated Sugar Mill. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Christopher Golding – named “Best Chef in Jamaica” – the restaurant now serves Wagyu beef, known for its distinctive flavour and tenderness perfected by...