Resorts
HAC Unveils ‘Hall of Fame’ Recipients
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has unveiled its 2015 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. The Hall of Fame Awards Program was developed by the HAC to recognize those of its members (individuals, companies or properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada’s lodging industry. Winners are recognized in four categories. The winners of the 2015 Awards of Excellence in each category include: Humanitarian: Scott Allison, vice-president, Owner & Franchise Relations & Operations, Marriott Hotels of...
Sandals Honoured at World Travel Awards
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) was honoured with prestigious recognition at the 22nd Annual World Travel Awards’ Grand Final Gala Ceremony held Dec. 12 at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco. The Luxury Included resort company collected four awards. “Sandals Resorts International is thrilled to continue its role as the world’s leading all-inclusive company,” said Gordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman of Sandals Resorts International. “These awards are a testament not only to our company’s ongoing legacy of innovation, but the memorable experience...
Taking Home The Hardware
Canadian agents and tour operators were among top performing international travel professionals honoured at the Karisma Hotels & Resorts 8th Annual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards Gala held at the El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, Mexico on Friday (Dec. 11). The luxury hotel collection handed out awards in categories like Top Growth by region, Top Producers, Top Gourmet Inclusive Wedding Consultants, and Top Tour Operators in the U.S. and Canada. Canadian winners include: Kim Crosby, SunLovers Travel, Victoria, BC for Top Selling Home-Based Agent in Canada,...
Melia Celebrates Family Concierge With Play at Playdium
Where better to celebrate the introduction of its luxury Family Concierge at Paradisus Varadero next year than a family fun venue in Mississauga? Meliá Hotels International Cuba invited the trade to play at Playdium across from Square One shopping centre at an unusual event that combined reception and presentation with a chance for guests to test their skill at a host of arcade and simulator games. “I like to find things a little different,” explained Melia Hotels International Cuba's Brenda Bradley, shown here with Marti Aragones, sales and marketing director, Melia Hotels...
Canada’s Ice Hotel To Open Jan. 4
This year's version of the Hôtel de Glace de Québec (ice hotel), now in its 16th season, will open Jan. 4, 2016 featuring a “Rivers” theme, whether frozen solid or flowing underground, tropical or lyrical in nature. The theme is the inspiration behind the design for the Hôtel de Glace and its suites. Entirely redesigned this year, the only hotel of its kind in North America opens Jan. 4 to March 28, 2016. Following a record 15th anniversary in 2015, this year promises to be even better. “Things are looking good. Overnight stays are up, we have close to 20 confirmed...
$2.8 Billion Deal Sees Accor Acquire FRHI
In a $2.8 billion deal, French hospitality company Accor SA is acquiring the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel luxury hotel brands. Europe’s biggest hotel operator will pay 46.7 million new shares and $840 million in cash for FRHI Holdings Ltd., Accor said in a statement yesterday. Accor’s buying the company from Qatar Investment Authority, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding Co. and Oxford Properties Group Inc. Accor chief executive officer Sebastien Bazin said that the deal “offers us robust and global leadership in luxury hotels, a key segment in terms of geographic...
Oasis Expands Presence in Canada
Oasis Hotels & Resorts, which has all-inclusive resorts in the Mexican Caribbean, has new partnerships with Air Canada Vacations and Transat Holidays. Through these new partners, inventory will be mostly sold in vacation packages, combining Oasis’ all-inclusive product offering with airlift options, both in charter and scheduled air. Oasis will also continue working with Sunwing Vacations. 2015 has been a year of evolution for Oasis Hotels & Resorts. With a new vision focused on product enhancement and service diversification, the brand has invested more than $100 million...
Park, Stay and Save With Sheraton Gateway
Pearson International's Sheraton Gateway Hotel is offering travellers a hassle free way to stay before taking off and enjoy savings on parking right at the airport. The hotel is offering guests who book before Dec. 15 special savings for the hotel’s holiday and vacation stopover package with parking right at the airport included for up to 14 days (valued at $340). Priced from $213 per night, the package offers savings of up to 25% when parking for up to eight days or from $229 per night when parking up to 15 days, representing savings of 48% if booked separately. And, for those...