Resorts
The Luxury Collection Arrives in Barbados
Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection has arrived in Barbados with the grand is reopening of Colony Club. Located on Barbados’ Platinum Coast and originally built in the 1930s as a private seaside residence, the property later became the island’s first residential club and has remained a cherished retreat for over seven decades. Now, as part of The Luxury Collection, Colony Club reopens following a meticulous renovation led by Marriott International, featuring redesigned guest rooms, enriched wellness spaces, and elevated culinary experiences, all thoughtfully curated...
Space Still Available for Sandals’ 2025 Masterclass sessions
Space is still available for the Sandals 2025 Masterclass series, including the last in-person session scheduled for Sept. 18 in Oakville, Ontario. Additionally, travel advisors from across Canada can register for one of seven remaining virtual sessions scheduled in September and October. Canadian travel advisors are invited to learn how they can get closer to Sandals and Beaches Resorts, get closer to the Caribbean and get closer to closing the sale – all in advance of the upcoming fall-winter travel season – during the fast-paced sessions, led by Lorna Richards, National...
Sandals and Beaches Resorts host second home-based advisor conference in Jamaica
Seems like there’s no place like home, so to speak for Unique Vacations Canada Inc. – an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – considering that it staged the second edition of its Canadian home-based travel advisor conference Jamaica recently. Held at Sandals South Coast from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, 2025, 20 home-based Canadian travel advisors – from British Columbia to Newfoundland and everywhere in between – came together for four nights of listening, learning and a deep dive into Sandals’ Caribbean-forward vision and innovative...
Sunwing Vacations adds Secrets Baby Beach Aruba to its portfolio
Sunwing Vacations has added one of Aruba’s newest adults-only resorts to its growing portfolio. Secrets Baby Beach Aruba is a luxury all-suite property nestled in the pristine Baby Beach Bay and featuring more than 300 sophisticated suites with nature-inspired design elements. Each suite offers a furnished balcony or terrace, rain showers and in-room mini bar, while clients who upgrade to Preferred Club rooms receive additional perks such as private plunge pools (in select rooms), preferred restaurant areas, an exclusive pool, upgraded bath amenities and more! Through the...
AIC Hotel Group targets new regions in North America with expanded meetings team
AIC Hotel Group has expanded its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) department to target key regions across the US and Canada. Seven new sales executives will report to Luke Majewksi, Associate Vice President of Meetings, Incentive Groups, and Corporate Travel Programs, reinforcing the company's commitment to establishing itself as a powerhouse for destination group travel, particularly in the MICE sector. Majewski, brings over a decade of travel industry experience, and previously served as Regional Director of Business Development at AIC Hotel...
W Hotels enters the all-inclusive space with debut of W Punta Cana
W Hotels, Grupo Puntacana, and MAC Hotels are celebrating the grand opening of W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive, marking a significant milestone for W Hotels as the brand's first adult all-inclusive location worldwide. The highly-anticipated debut sets a new standard in luxury lifestyle hospitality, offering a highly authentic, sensory experience in the Dominican Republic, at the heart of the Caribbean’s growing luxury travel scene. George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Brand Leader, W Hotels, said: “W Punta Cana marks a bold and exciting evolution for W Hotels as the brand...
Sunwing Vacations adds Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana
Sunwing Vacations has added Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana to its winter 2025-2026 lineup. Located in the tranquil enclave of Cabeza de Toro, this brand-new, adults-only resort is designed to blend modern comforts with nature-inspired details, offering vacationers a secluded beachfront escape unlike any other. Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana features open-air lounges, multiple ocean-facing pools, and spaces featuring natural textures and neutral palettes. Guests can curate their own experience, whether by unwinding with poolside yoga, joining a golden hour beach bonfire, or sparking creativity...
Sandals Launches New Summer Sale
The Caribbean is always in season and to make that point, Sandals Resorts is extending that unhurried feeling of summer with its new Sandals Summer Sale, offering travellers up to $1,750 in savings, including up to $1,500 in Instant Credit and a $250 Spa Credit. As seasonal routines begin to shift, the Caribbean remains a constant with its sun-drenched coastlines, unmatched hospitality, and a refreshingly relaxed pace of life. Bookable now through Sept. 1, 2025, travellers can take advantage of this exclusive offer to experience the ultimate Caribbean escape for travel through...