Hotels & Resorts
Rio Hotel & Casino joins Hyatt brand in $340M transformation
World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points for qualifying stays at the Hyatt-affiliated Rio Hotel & Casino, which is in the midst of a multi-phased, $340 million transformation. Phase one of the hotel’s two-phase renovation is expected to be completed in fall 2024, when the reimagined all-suite hotel will move into Hyatt’s Independent Collection under the Destination by Hyatt brand. “We’re proud to collaborate with Rio Hotel & Casino on this transformational project to revitalize the iconic hotel as a Destination by Hyatt hotel,” said David Tarr, senior...
Bonus offer for agents from Serenity at Coconut Bay
Saint Lucia’s Serenity at Coconut Bay has announced a limited-time Double Bonus Offer for Canadian travel agents. The promotion offers agents the opportunity to earn up to US$300 for direct bookings, in addition to receiving 15% commission. The Double Bonus Offer is valid for 7-night stays booked through March 29, 2024, with travel dates through Dec. 31, 2024, providing both agents and their clients with the flexibility to plan the perfect romantic escape or luxury honeymoon. The agent-focused program allows travel professionals to easily register bookings and earn rewards...
Loyalty meets experiences with Brilliant by Langham
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has launched Brilliant by Langham -- a loyalty and experiences platform designed to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of its guests. Brilliant is purpose-built to deliver more rewarding, personalized journeys across 30 participating hotels under LHG’s brands – The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton and Ying’nFlo. Toronto’s Chelsea Hotel is also participating. Signing up for Brilliant is free and all members receive special room rates and discounts at over 100 restaurants. Members also earn status and award...
All-inclusive Marriott Miches Beach opens in the DR
Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America has revealed the latest addition to its All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with the signing of Marriott Miches Beach, an all-inclusive resort, currently the Sunrise Miches Beach Resort in Dominican Republic. Set to undergo a conversion process commencing in the second quarter of 2024, the resort is slated to open its doors under the Marriott Hotels brand in the first quarter of 2025. Nestled on a sprawling 62-acre site in the enchanting locale of Miches, within a 60-minute ride distance of the Punta Cana International...
Winter Haven Miami Beach shows off new art deco rooms
Winter Haven Hotel Miami Beach, an iconic 70-room Art Deco boutique hotel, ideally located along Ocean Drive, has unveiled a renovation with fully re-imagined guest rooms. The newly revamped hotel exudes retro charm and classic elegance, drawing inspiration from the 50s-style representation of leisure destinations and its iconic oceanfront location. Elevated by a warm palette with a predominance of pink and aqua colours inspired by the ocean and its corals, the hotel gracefully whisks guests away to an enduring haven of comfort and sophistication. “As we unveil the newly...
Discover the Riu Palace Aquarelle with Sunwing Vacations
RIU Hotels & Resorts will open its seventh property in Jamaica, the Riu Palace Aquarelle and it will be exclusively available through Sunwing Vacations in Canada. Opening on May 4, the 753-room, Riu Palace Aquarelle is located in the Falmouth, Trelawny area of the island, about 35 minutes from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of Sunwing Vacations Group, observed: “For over a decade, RIU Hotels & Resorts has been a trusted partner of Sunwing Vacations, providing exceptional vacation experiences to our...
Love and Let Fly with Sandals and Beaches Resorts
A new flight connection calls for a landing ovation and along with it, there’s a new set-jetting package for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts guests with complimentary tours. It’s the first-ever, U.S. commercial flight to descend on Ocho Rios (Feb 24) and Sandals and Beaches marked the occasion with a new “Love and Let Fly” package. Departing from Miami International Airport (MIA), travellers will touch down at Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ), mere moments from a captivating collection of Sandals and Beaches Resorts and the surrounding natural wonders...
Hyatt opening Cas en Bas Beach Resort in St. Lucia
Hyatt Hotels will soon welcome the debut of Cas en Bas Beach Resort, marking the introduction of the Destination by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean. Expected to open in late 2024, Cas en Bas Beach Resort will invite global escapists to discover St. Lucia through a cosmopolitan Caribbean perspective including one-of-a-kind programming, hyper-personalized amenities, and dynamic culinary offerings. Nestled on the northern tip of St. Lucia, and idyllically situated between two award-winning golf courses, and a white sand beach, Cas en Bas Beach Resort will provide a secluded, elevated...