Resorts
Another Sunwing Resort Joins Marriott
Sunwing Travel Group has announced that Mystique Holbox by Royalton will be joining Marriott International’s portfolio and is expected to align with the Tribute Portfolio brand later this year. The announcement comes following last month’s monumental announcement that Sunwing Travel Group’s resort division, Blue Diamond Resorts, had entered into a long-term agreement with Marriott International. The move will bring one of Mexico’s most stylish destinations to the Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s growing global family of independent hotels highly regarded for...
Contiki Makes The Switch For Nature
With travel on pause, Contiki has been using the downtime to get ready to embrace the new world. To that end – and to celebrate Earth Hour this past weekend and the fact that it made the #SwitchForNature – Contiki unveiled two special stays at its newly renovated French Château and Austrian Ski Chalet. The Château De Cruix in France and the Haus Schöneck chalet in Austria, have moved to renewable energy, and both stays will be run on 100% renewable energy by Jan. 1, 2022. Sheralyn Berry, president of Contiki Canada, said that: “We were already aligned with our...
Club Med Extends Presale Offer
Club Med is extending its presale, providing Canadians with countless holiday options to enjoy later in 2021 and in 2022. Set to open this December, guests can book a stay at Canada’s first and only all-inclusive mountain resort, Club Med Québec Charlevoix or revel in the adventure and relaxation of a phenomenal escape to international sun and ski destinations. Travellers can take advantage of these offers by booking before March 29, 2021. For added assurance, Club Med’s Free Cancellation Policy offers guests a full refund should they need to cancel their stay (up to 31...
Five Tips For A Return To Travel From Expedia Group
Expedia Group is offering tips and insights to help lodging providers in Canada prepare for the return of travel. Following a sustained period of uncertainty for the travel and hospitality industry, market trends and recent insights from Expedia Group Media Solutions continue to indicate that travellers are anxious to get away – and the majority of those dreaming, planning or booking travel are doing so for the near future. Expedia Group data shows that as of March 1, 2021, the 0–21-day window accounted for over 50% of global searches, followed by the 31-60-day window at...
US Industry Hoping For July 4 Resumption Of Travel
Leaders of the U.S. travel and aviation industry are calling on the Biden Administration to commit to a plan for reopening the country to inbound, international visitation by May 1. The U.S. Travel Association is among the 26 organizations to sign a letter urging the White House “to partner with us to develop … a risk-based, data-driven roadmap to rescind inbound international travel restrictions.” U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow, said: “Travel and tourism is the industry hardest hit by the economic fallout of COVID-19, and the damage is so severe that...
Work, Learn, Play With Hyatt Regency Maui
Following the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 810 guest rooms and its lobby, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is inviting travellers to come and work, learn and play at the resort. Feature of the package include: Work: Access to screen monitors, office supplies, and printers to work from the rooftop Learn: Astronomy lesson from a NASA Ambassador Edward Mahoney (adults and/or kids can learn) Play: Dinner at sunset on the rooftop and private stargazing experience on the rooftop where guests can see 80 out of the 88 constellations ...
Unique Vacations Expands Its Leadership Line-Up
Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI) has realigned its leadership team with top industry talent forming a strengthened executive roster armed to push forward while continuing to position the company as the leader of luxury travel throughout the Caribbean. The leadership team represents the very best minds in the leisure travel industry who are uniquely prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of a post pandemic marketplace. Jeff Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of Unique Vacations, Inc. (UVI), said: “Experienced leadership is always important, but during a moment of...
Airbnb, CTO Collaborate To Promote Tourism In 2021
Airbnb is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as part of its global efforts to work with governments and tourism agencies to support responsible travel and local economic growth. The partnership with CTO, will see Airbnb working to promote CTO member countries across Airbnb's vast global community. The collaboration is designed to amplify the Caribbean's recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by promoting safe, responsible travel to the region. As part of the partnership, Airbnb is launching a marketing campaign that includes the rollout of a...