Hotels & Resorts
Choice launches exchange offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has launched an exchange offer to acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in order to present its proposal directly to Wyndham shareholders. In making the announcement, Choice said it continues to believe that a transaction with Wyndham is pro-competitive and would generate value for both Wyndham and Choice shareholders as well as deliver significant benefits to franchisees, guests and associates of both companies. Choice also announced that it currently holds approximately 1.5 million shares of Wyndham common stock, valued in excess of $110...
Rosewood Hotels brings iconic brand to Barbuda
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is opening a property on the island of Barbuda. Developed by Murbee Resorts, Rosewood Barbuda will bring an intimate expression of Rosewood's ultra-luxury hospitality experience to the island, featuring 50 resort suites and 35 Rosewood Residences. Rosewood Barbuda will join Rosewood Baha Mar, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, and Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth. "Rosewood Barbuda will effortlessly complement the existing natural wonders that have long made this intimate destination so captivating," said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels &...
Renaissance Hotels enhancing guest experience with AI concierge
RENAI by Renaissance is a virtual concierge pilot project by Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands. Mimicking a vetted concierge attendee, guests can use the service 24/7 via their smartphones to find intel on everything from top picks for cocktail bars, under-the-radar attractions, top-rated breakfast spots and more. RENAI by Renaissance represents the latest evolution of the brand's signature Navigator program, which connects hotel guests with handpicked local experiences from Renaissance Navigators – hotel associates on the pulse...
The Blind Butcher takes dining to a new level at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
To enter the new culinary experience at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana guests will embark on a journey that starts in a fridge… From the outside the newly opened The Blind Butcher is made to look like a typical unassuming butcher shop but upon passing through the secret fridge entrance, clients will be transported into a jungle-like setting complete with a giant giraffe, monkeys hanging from lights and a live acrobat dangling from the ceiling. “We wanted to create something different — not only having a restaurant. It’s disruptive. The food items are really, really high quality but we...
Travel Webcast: Choose Palladium Hotel Group for your winter escape
Palladium Hotel Group invites travel professionals on the perfect winter getaway with a chance to win a three-night stay for two at The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa, Jamaica. To join the prize draw, attend Palladium Hotel Group’s Travel Webcast hosted by Baxter Media on December 14, beginning at 1:00pm EST. Ilka Mora, Sales Manager from Palladium Hotel Group, will be live to discuss their Caribbean properties, from the Dominican Republic to Jamaica and Mexico. Register for the Travel Webcast here:...
Hyatt adding 35 luxury hotels to portfolio in 2025
Hyatt Hotels has plans to open 35 luxury hotels and resorts globally through 2025 across the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Miraval, Alila, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brands, as well as Inclusive Collection brands Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts and Dreams Resorts & Spas. Hyatt has doubled the number of luxury rooms, tripled the number of resort rooms, and quadrupled the number of lifestyle rooms in only five years. With 70 per cent of its rooms categorized as luxury and upper upscale, the Hyatt portfolio has grown to meet...
Disneyland releases dates for limited-time events
For the first time, Disneyland Resort is releasing all the dates for its major lineup of special events and limited-time festivities simultaneously for the coming year. The new year kicks off with the resort-wide Pixar Fest celebration beginning in the spring. Guests can book theme park reservations up to 180 days in advance with the expanded reservation calendar and the slate of scheduled events can help them plan their visits earlier. For more than 300 days during 2024, Disneyland Resort theme park guests can experience multiple unique celebrations and limited...
Club Med opening first-ever agency in Toronto
Club Med is opening a second Canadian agency, this time in the heart of downtown Toronto. Located at 361 Queen St. W., this exciting development comes two years after the successful inauguration of the Club Med Montréal agency and the launch of Club Med Québec Charlevoix, marking the brand's commitment to offering exceptional service and experiences to its growing Canadian clientele. About the agency The agency welcomes and engages adults and children, even offering a virtual reality experience that invites customers to explore Club Med resorts around the world before deciding...