Resorts
Welcome To Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda
Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda -- its first-ever Exclusive Collection resort in the Americas – has been officially opened. Located in Miches, Dominican Republic, the 93-acre resort is the first major site to open within the region, and which features an eco-chic and four-boutique-village concept. Continuing Club Med’s legacy of pioneering new destinations (such as being the first resort company to open in Punta Cana, Cancun, and dozens of other now-popular destinations), Miches is already becoming a new hotspot for international travellers seeking new experiences and...
Exclusive: Forecast 2020
So what's next? That's essentially the question that every end-of-the-year forecast is asking. It's a question that can be phrased in many different ways and by doing so, elicit many different answers. This year, Canadian Travel Press kept it simple, asking close to a dozen industry experts to pick three trends to watch in the coming 12 months. Their responses, while perhaps differing in the descriptors they used, definitely focused on some clear trends in the marketplace based on the changing consumer demands that they are seeing. Certainly, luxury or premium travel is a trend...
UNWTO Takes Aim At Industry Emissions
According to a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Transport Forum (ITF), transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016. At the same time, as tourist numbers rise and the sector makes progress in achieving low-carbon travel, emissions per passenger kilometre are expected to decline over the coming decade. Against this backdrop, UNWTO calls for enhanced cooperation between the transport and tourism sectors to effectively transform tourism for climate...
Last Chance For Agents To Win Grand Sens Cancun Stay
This is the last chance for travel agents to win a 6-Night Stay at the Grand Sens Cancun in Mexico. This all-inclusive adults-only retreat is nestled on a dazzling white sand beach at the north end of Cancun’s hotel zone, providing an elegant haven where powdery white sand meets the calmest Caribbean waters. Combining sophisticated entertainment and specialty dining with modern world-class facilities, this romantic retreat offers couples an unparalleled collection of activities and experiences. Begin your morning with a yoga class, sip cocktails by the infinity pool, indulge in...
Karisma Celebrates With Top Agents
Karisma Hotels & Resorts kicked off its annual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards in fine fashion last night (Dec. 4) with a Superheroes & Villians Night party at El Dorado Royale in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, reports Press Today's Greg Coates, who is attending the event. Karisma welcomed more than 400 agents and travel partners over the four-day event which honours its top performing agents and wraps up with a gala awards dinner on Friday. It is the 12th year the agent event has been held. In the news, Karisma is set to welcome two new properties to its portfolio,...
25th Annual Golf Tournament A Hole In One
One team has come out on top after two days on the course for the 25th annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament held at The Sandals Golf & Country Club in Ocho Rios, Jamaica from Nov. 28-Dec. 1. Taking home the grand prize are the Bobless Birdies, made up of Stavros Kotsireas, director of trade partner relations & Preferred Rewards Canada at Flight Centre Travel Group; Spencer Sorensen, manager specialty sales (business development) at WestJet; Ryan Saroli, CEO, Agencia Global and Scott Roseblade, VP air, Goway Travel. “We're amazed, it's an incredible feeling,”...
Riu Vallarta Re-Opens
Sunwing reports that popular family resort, Riu Vallarta, has re-opened following extensive renovations, highlighted by three new dining venues and a refurbished pool area. Situated on the shores of Playa de Flamingos in Riviera Nayarit, Riu Vallarta now benefits from a stylish new lobby with décor and architectural elements inspired by the Art Deco era. In addition, all 678 guestrooms were fully refurbished with a modern tropical vibe. The revamped pool area now features five pools, including a swim-up bar and a kid's pool with mini water slides. Guests can now choose from six...
Iberostar Cuba To Host Classic Car Parade in Havana
On Jan. 5, 2020, Havana will play host to a classic cars rally organized by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Cuba as a tribute to one of the city’s most iconic sights. The cars will parade along Havana’s Malecón seafront avenue and will take in Iberostar hotel locations. The Habana Riviera by Iberostar will be the starting point for the route, followed by a stop at the Iberostar Parque Central before finishing at the Iberostar Grand Packard, the hotel that takes its name from the emblematic classic Packard cars. Iberostar will award a prize to the best kept car among all those...