Resorts
Canopy by Hilton Says Hello to Reykjavik
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s new hotel brand, and Icelandair Hotels have unveiled plans for Canopy’s first hotel in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. Canopy Reykjavik City Centre is expected to be the first hotel globally to open in the brand’s portfolio, which launched in October 2014. “Reykjavik has an incredible energy and is a fitting setting in which to introduce our first Canopy by Hilton hotel,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice-president, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide. “Iceland has grown in stature as a destination, owing to the...
Sandals Introduces New Fall Booking Bonus
Agents booking clients to any Sandals or Beaches resort (a minimum seven-night stay) for travel between Aug. 16 and Nov. 22 can now earn a special “Fall Booking Bonus,” based on room category: US$100 for every Butler suite; US$50 for every Club Sandals/Concierge suite; US$25 for every Deluxe room. There is no limit to how much agents can earn and group bookings are also eligible. All bookings must be registered on Sandals’ travel agent portal http://www.sandals.com/tas. The Fall Booking Bonus applies only to bookings made directly with Unique Vacations. For further details,...
Hard Rock Rewards Doubles The Fun
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, with locations from Cancun and Chicago to Orlando and Punta Cana, has amped up its loyalty program with a double hotel points promotion through Hard Rock Rewards. Hard Rock Rewards members are eligible to receive double hotel points on specific qualifying rates on bookings made online from July 6 to Sept. 30. “Whether vacationers are visiting for leisure or business travel, this program gives them the opportunity to enhance their experience and enjoy our brand’s unique amenities,” says Nora Swire, senior director of marketing, Hard Rock Hotels...
Last Chance to Win Luxury Mexico Holiday
It's your last chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to the five-star Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive, by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico from Transat. The prize includes roundtrip airfare to Cancun on Air Transat, hotel tansfers, and a one-week stay. The Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive, by Karisma is perfect for the traveller who wants the most amazing culinary offerings on their vacation. The “Gourmet Inclusive” designation signifies an elevated culinary and service experience with food choices ranging from beachfront barbecues to Italian, Asian and everything in between...
Baha Mar Files for Chapter 11 Protection
The developer of the mega Baha Mar resort and casino complex in The Bahamas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, initiated “in order to complete construction and open Baha Mar as soon as practicable.” According to a release, the board of directors determined that due to the financial consequences of the repeated delays by the general contractor, and the resulting loss of revenue, the Chapter 11 process is “the best path to provide the time to put in place a viable capital structure and working relationships to complete construction and successfully open Baha Mar.”...
Jumeirah Popular With Canadians
The timing was right for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts to call in Toronto Friday for a trade luncheon extolling the virtues of the luxury brand, which includes the Burj Al Arab in Dubai (the famed “sailboat” hotel). Company VP sales and marketing Americas Tom Civitano told travel agents at Sassafraz that Canada had just become Jumeirah's second leading provider of guests. “It's a historic day,” he exclaimed, noting that more than 14,000 Canadians a year now stay in Jumeirah properties, which extend across Europe and Asia in addition to the Middle East region for which it is...
Celebrity, MGM Deliver Deliver the Goods
Celebrity Cruises and MGM Resorts International have come together to give loyalty program members more ways to travel in style. Celebrity’s Captain’s Club and MGM Resorts’ M life members can choose from exclusive premium offers throughout the year. These include complimentary cruises for qualified M life Platinum and NOIR members, and Captain’s Club members can enjoy benefits and special access at MGM Resorts’ destinations, including concerts, events, entertainment venues, restaurants and more. “Aligning MGM Resorts with Celebrity Cruises, one of the top cruise lines in...
Playa Resorts’ Hosts July Webinars
Playa Resorts, which recently introduced the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara brands, will host two webinars in July, open to all Canadian travel agents. The following is a link for the July 3 webinar, 10 a.m. (Pacific): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3440806557719045377 . A second will be held July 16, 10 a.m. EDT, see https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4925865236350426113...