Hotels & Resorts
S Hotels Jamaica teams up with ACV
S Hotels Jamaica -- which includes Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston and S Hotel in Montego Bay -- has announced a partnership with Air Canada Vacations. With S Hotels Jamaica now part of Air Canada Vacations' Jamaican portfolio of destinations, travellers will be able to rediscover Montego Bay and Kingston with the peace of mind that a wide network of professional, in-destination representatives brings. Andres Cope, Hotel Manager at S Hotel in Montego Bay, said: “ This exciting partnership with Air Canada Vacations represents a new chapter for us at S...
Luxury beach hotel debuts in iconic Costa Rican surf town
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences, a sustainable, luxury hideaway with beach access, opened Feb. 1 in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica – bringing a new level of luxury to the iconic surf town. Silvestre Nosara features just nine expansive residences; rooftop pool, bar and lounge; elevated family-friendly amenities; onsite surf school and studio set to host wellness sessions and a world-class speaker series. About the property Set on the iconic Playa Guiones, the property seamlessly blends luxury, connection and learning, steps away from Nosara's restaurants, shops, bars,...
Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres opens in Mexico
Hyatt Hotels recently opened the Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres in Mexico. Part of the Inclusive Collection, the 507-room, adults-only resort further strengthens Hyatt’s leisure portfolio throughout the Mexican Caribbean, with continued growth expected throughout 2024. “We take great pride in further solidifying the Inclusive Collection’s position in Mexico through the debut of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres,” said Erik van der Kaaij, general manager of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres. “We offer our guests the breathtaking views and romantic inclusions they have...
Costa Rica’s Rio Perdido welcomes wellness seekers
Tucked away in the Guanacaste province of western Costa Rica, Río Perdido beckons sustainably-minded wellness seekers and adventure travellers to discover a deeply healing forest hideaway. The boutique wellness property is home to 30 private luxe forest bungalows connected by pathways among a leafy canopy of trees, each adhering to biophilic design principles and featuring furniture crafted on-site with repurposed natural materials. Environmentally conscious and community minded, the team behind Rio Perdido is driven by a passion for discovering and preserving the...
Riu Palace Baja California introduces Elite Club service
Riu Hotels& Resorts has introduced its new Elite Club service at the Riu Palace Baja California, in Los Cabos. After several months of renovation work, the chain has adapted the hotel spaces to introduce the unique benefits provided by this new service, designed for those customers who want to bring their experience at RIU hotels up a notch. Following the renovation, the hotel now has an Elite Club restaurant which offers à la carte breakfast and dinner for those guests who choose this service. Likewise, an exclusive area for Elite Club customers has been established in the...
Hyatt continues all-inclusive expansion through Europe, Africa & Middle East
Hyatt recently shared details of its expected growth trajectory for 2024 and beyond across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, underscored by a record year of deal signings in 2023. The brand has a record pipeline of 127,000 rooms worldwide as of year-end 2023, with key markets including Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, representing nearly 40 per cent of existing rooms in the Hyatt portfolio. Hyatt’s strategic brands growth includes plans for AluaSoul Costa Adeje, which will be an Inclusive Collection resort located in Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s...
Savoy Signature invites travellers to discover luxury in Madeira, Portugal
Representatives from Savoy Signature, a luxury boutique hotel brand with seven properties in Madeira, Portugal, recently visited Toronto for an intimate media luncheon. The event provided a detailed overview on two of the brand’s newest properties, The Reserve and Saccharum. Representatives from the hotel also took the opportunity promote travel to Madeira from Canada. Brimming with nature, culture and history, Madeira is a gorgeous island located in the North Atlantic Ocean, closer to Africa than mainland Portugal. As a result of its unique geographical location, the destination...
Four Seasons embarks on strategic global growth journey
Four Seasons is capitalizing on key market opportunities and luxury service leadership to set forward on an ambitious path that builds on its legacy of strength. Four Seasons is thoughtfully expanding with a guest-centric mindset by enhancing its core business of hotels and resorts, growing its residential portfolio and looking ahead to exceptional luxury journeys such as its new Four Seasons Yachts venture. "Grounded in Four Seasons history of industry leadership, our vision is to be the most aspirational luxury hospitality and residential brand through genuine and unparalleled...