Resorts
ASTA Slams Marriott Marketing Campaign
ASTA has issued the following statement in regards to what it calls Marriott Hotel's misleading direct booking campaign. “Suppliers have the right to market their product however they choose, as long as the advertisements are legal and truthful. Marriott's new marketing campaign, which tells consumers that they can only find the best rates on Marriott.com, is not only disparaging to travel agents, but also misleading to the traveling public," said ASTA president Zane Kerby. He added, “Professional travel agents help consumers distinguish what brand may be the right fit for them...
Hyatt Zilara, Ziva Host Agent Workshops
Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva All Inclusive Resorts are hosting agent breakfast workshops in several provinces over the next few months. Hamilton will be visited Aug. 25; Thunder Bay Aug. 27; Sudbury, Ont., Aug. 28; Mississauga Sept. 1; Montreal Sept. 2; Red Deer, Alta., Sept. 9; Quebec City Sept. 10; Saskatoon Sept. 11; Winnipeg Sept. 18; Ottawa Sept. 23; Langley, BC, Sept. 29; Victoria, BC, Sept. 30; Barrie, Ont., Oct. 1; Toronto Oct. 6; Kingston, Ont., Oct. 7; Oakville, Ont., and Kelowna, BC, Oct. 8; Windsor Ont. Oct. 13; Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 15; Thornhill, Ont., Oct. 22; and Oshawa,...
‘New’ Riu Palace Aruba Reopens
Riu Hotels & Resorts has reopened the Riu Palace Aruba after investing $25 million in a complete renovation. The resort, which opened in 2007, now has a “luxurious, elegant and modern style” combined with new services and facilities and an infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean. The 450 rooms also have the latest technology, such as flat-screen satellite TVs, electronic safes and free WiFi. The restaurants and bars of the Riu Palace Aruba have also undergone a complete transformation. For example, the Don Nicolás buffet restaurant, which offers international cuisine, is...
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens on Spain’s Costa del Sol
DoubleTree by Hilton recently celebrated the arrival of its newest hotel on the Spanish coast with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, a new hotel conveniently located on the coastline close to Marbella and Malaga. The upscale resort boasts 177 guest rooms and suites, as well as sports and leisure facilities. The hotel was designed to make full use of the region’s climate and includes three swimming pools, two of which are large outdoor pools, and calming water features throughout. Other leisure facilities include a sand sports centre, two...
Grand Velas Spoils Young Guests
This summer, guests ages four to 12 can dive into a marine experience offered by the spa at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The 25-minute fun and relaxing Marine Adventure Massage includes a stuffed octopus with soft tentacles to caress and sooth the body, an octopus scalp massage, sea-brush to remove excess sand and special massage cream. Kids are also gifted a juice and SEAcret surprise at the end of their treatment. Set on the AAA Five Diamond resort’s beach, the pop-up Marine Kids’ Spa Cabana decorated with animated sea creatures and conch shells is the ideal location for...
Fairmont Takes ‘F-scapes’ Program On The Road
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has expanded its F-scapes collection of unique travel experiences available for this summer with the introduction of three new Road Trip packages in the US. The luxury hotel group has curated a series of insider road trips in partnership with Cadillac, the brand’s new exclusive guest vehicle transportation program partner in the US. In addition to beautifully appointed accommodations, those partaking in the F-scapes “On the Road” packages will enjoy distinctive itineraries designed to get guests off the beaten path and on to the open road in a luxury...
Aruba’ Bucuti Resort Joins ‘Pack For A Purpose’
Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts has taken its commitment to the local Aruba community to the next level by joining Pack for a Purpose – designed to help travellers who wish to make a meaningful contribution in the communities they visit. “Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond preserving Aruba’s natural resources and includes supporting and enriching the local community and its children,” said Bucuti’s owner Ewald Biemans. “Our guests often ask us what they can do during their trip to help those in need on the island, and this program offers them an...
Sandals Montego Bay Set for Enhancements
Sandals Resorts reports that its flagship resort, Sandals Montego Bay, is set for major enhancements. All 66 guest rooms and suites in the Beachfront Village will undergo a complete renovation – to be ready by mid-December – including new bathrooms with ivory flooring, mosaic tiles, porcelain vanities, backlit mirrors and stone elements throughout. All countertops and shower benches will be redone with Carrara Marble, and guest room furniture will receive teak wood finishes. The rooms will also boast Sandals’ signature outdoor tranquility tubs on the...