Resorts
Third Night Free at Palm Island Resort
Palm Island Resort in Cape Haze, Florida is inviting guests to splash around in 2016 with special rates from Jan. 5 to Feb. 16. Guests who reserve a two-night stay in a one or two-bedroom villa will receive the third night free. Packages include golf cart rental for the duration of the stay, an appetizer at the Rum Bay Restaurant, full use of all resort amenities including access to Palm Island Beach, complimentary car ferry and water taxi rides to and from Palm Island, and complimentary local calling. Palm Island Resort is a 130-acre property on Florida’s West Coast, located...
Nickelodeon Punta Cana Now Accepting Reservations
Reservations are now being accepted for Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, the first international Nickelodeon property, which will open in the Dominican Republic on May 1. Special opening rates are available for up to 45% off as a part of the Sun, Slime & Savings promotion available until Jan. 31. The new property, located on the golden sands of Uvero Alto beach, will provide both non-stop family entertainment with surprise slimings and unexpected visits from Nickelodeon characters and Karisma’s Gourmet Inclusive Experience. “We are extremely excited for guests...
Historic Amway Grand Joins Hilton’s Curio Collection
The historic Amway Grand Plaza, an iconic hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, that has hosted numerous dignitaries, presidents and celebrities, is now part of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Originally opened in 1913 as The Pantlind and reopening as the Amway Grand Plaza in 1981, the hotel included one of the world’s largest gold-leaf ceilings in the lobby and is now recognized as a Historical Hotel of America. Today, the hotel combines the heritage of The Pantlind with the classic and contemporary design found in the modern Glass Tower, which reopened in 2014 following a...
Soccer Star Ronaldo Sets Sights on Hotel Biz
Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is making a move off the field – in Lisbon (Historic Downtown), Madrid (Gran Vía) Funchal (Cruise Harbour) and New York (near Times Square) to be exact. The soccer player has partnered with Portugal's Pestana Hotel Group to open four boutique hotels under the CR7 brand. The joint venture, which is co-owned, by both Ronaldo and Pestana owner and chairman Dionísio Pestana, will be managed by The Pestana Hotel Group. “This joint venture has enormous potential,” said Pestana. “It also echoes the constant innovation spirit that...
‘New’ RIU Lupita Reopens
RIU Hotels and Resorts has reopened the Riviera Maya's Riu Lupita hotel after a renovation that saw the chain invest US$5.5 million. This hotel, now a 24-hour all-inclusive, opened its doors as a RIU hotel in 2004. It is located 2 km from the centre of Playa del Carmen and its Fifth Avenue, known for charming restaurants and shops. The Riu Lupita has undergone a complete renovation. The palapa has been replaced by a completely new lobby, where guests are greeted by light and colour. In addition, its 300 rooms have seen the bathrooms enlarged and redone, with the bathtub replaced by...
Silverbirch Reservations Bring Cheer to Charities
There is still time to join a special mission by SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts to help less fortunate folks during the Christmas season. The company is now celebrating the 16th anniversary of its “Friends In Need” holiday campaign to support local communities. For every room reservation made at participating SilverBirch hotels during the week of Dec. 21-27, a donation of $10 will be made to a local charity. “The Friends In Need campaign reaffirms our commitment to make a difference and to give back to the communities we operate in, while providing additional value for our...
Expedia.ca Sponsors 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship
For the second year in a row, Expedia.ca is returning as a sponsor of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship. As part of the brand's sponsorship, it has launched the “Take the Passion with You” campaign and will be transforming the Finest Playa Mujeres by Excellence Group resort in Cancun, Mexico into the Expedia.ca Hockey Hotel – a haven for hockey fans to cheer on their team from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, 2016. New this year, Expedia.ca has partnered with TSN to create exclusive content from the Hockey Hotel that will be broadcast during the...
Hard Rock Set For Berlin Expansion
Hard Rock International has revealed plans for Hard Rock Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, a 372-room city hotel reflective of the area’s musical past and spirited present, set to open in 2020. The property will be centrally located adjacent to the renowned Checkpoint Charlie. Hard Rock Hotel Berlin is set to rise on a site where the Berlin Wall once stood. Offering a variety of amenities, Hard Rock Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie will feature a rooftop pool and lounge, inviting both visitors and locals to enjoy sweeping views overlooking Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin’s...