Resorts
Windjammer Landing unveils $40 million transformation
Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences has completed a transformative three-year renovation that redefines the property as one of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts. With more than USD $40 million invested, the resort has elevated every aspect of the guest experience, from infrastructure and design to culinary offerings and new service standards. Windjammer Landing recently joined the Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of independently owned hotels recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As the only resort on the island with this designation, this...
Club Med continues to lead, with bold vision for the future
Club Med continues to lead the industry with strong global growth, innovation, and a bold vision for the future. In the first half of 2025, the brand reported that Mountain Resorts saw a 7% increase in Business Volume and a 6% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), driven by a diverse portfolio and Club Med’s unmatched family offerings at premier ski destinations. Similarly, the Exclusive Collection—Club Med’s luxury allinclusive line—saw a 6% ADR increase, underscoring strong demand for upscale holiday experiences. Over 1.5 million guests visited Club Med in the 2024 fiscal...
Travel South USA, HBX Group inspiring Canadians with new campaign
Travel South USA and HBX Group have teamed up to launch the “Authentic South - All Y’all Are Welcome” campaign for Fall and Winter 2025-2026 including eight states and 16 city partners, designed to make it easier than ever for Canadian travellers to discover the warmth, charm, and hospitality of America’s Southern states. Building on a proven, data-driven marketing strategy, the campaign will spotlight the American South as an accessible, authentic, and value-rich destination for Canadians. Through exclusive travel trade partnerships, targeted digital marketing, and...
Sandals, Beaches Resorts win big at World Travel Awards
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) -- parent company of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts -- received 16 honours at this year’s World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas. The Gala Ceremony held at Sandals Grande St. Lucian honoured the visionaries and trailblazers shaping the travel and tourism industry. The evening united government leaders and hospitality professionals for a night of celebration, recognition, and inspiration. Among celebratory toasts, Sandals Resorts International was named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for the 32nd year in a row. Beaches Turks...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts unveils Royalton Suites & Villas
Royalton Hotels & Resorts is checking in with the announcement that it has launched Royalton Suites & Villas -- a new tier in its Diamond Club suite categories designed to deliver an elevated approach to all-inclusive hospitality. Officially debuting on Nov. 1, 2025, this tier highlights suites and villas that are celebrated for their exceptional scale, expansive layouts, and unmatched square footage in the all-inclusive market. Perfect for families, groups of friends, or couples seeking a grander way to experience luxury, Royalton Suites & Villas redefines the sense of...
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Unveil “Nature’s Vow”
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have unveiled Nature’s Vow -- a new eco-chic wedding inspiration poised to define 2026 celebrations. Rooted in the spirit of the Caribbean, the design blends sustainable elements with elevated style, offering couples a trend-forward way to honor love, nature, and purpose, surrounded by friends and family. Marsha-Ann Donaldson, Director of Weddings and Romance at Sandals Resorts explained that: “With Nature’s Vow, we’re not only giving couples a stunning new design inspiration, but also a way to celebrate responsibly — in harmony with the...
Quite the Experience: Elevated Escapes with Cancun by Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy recently hosted a spectacular FAM trip in Cancun, and Baxter Media was thrilled to be part of the adventure, experiencing the best that the region has to offer. From luxury resorts to world-class dining, the properties showcased the exceptional service and immersive experiences that Marriott’s portfolio brings to the Canadian market. Settling in at the Paraiso de la Bonita Our home base for three nights was Paraiso de la Bonita, an adults-only all-inclusive that’s part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection Resort, that’s nestled between the lush mangrove trees and...
Amex GBT releases Hotel Monitor 2026, forecasts steeper increases for Canada
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) reports that global hotel rates are expected to remain relatively stable through 2026, with geopolitical instability and uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. tariffs limiting demand and restricting sharp increases. The annual Hotel Monitor 2026 provides an outlook for key business travel destinations worldwide based on Amex GBT data, combined with inflation and GDP projections from the International Monetary Fund. North America The report highlights tariff uncertainty as a potential factor for hotel pricing in the region,...