Hotels & Resorts
Sandals Celebrates 30th Win As Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) took home 13 prestigious awards at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, which took place on August 26 at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Sandals Resorts International was named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for the 30th year in a row. In addition to this top honour, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River, which opened its doors in May, celebrated its first wins as the Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort and Caribbean's Leading New Resort. Ushering in a new era of Jamaican hospitality,...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit Unveils “Aqua Jungle & River” Experience And More
Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit unveiled the Aqua Jungle & River experience as well as an additional rooms and suites tower. The hotel is one of the 31 properties in the All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy hotel portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America. Located in the hotel’s own forest canyon, the Aqua Jungle & River experience offers members an all-encompassing immersion in the surrounding lush jungle landscape with adult and family offerings. With five jacuzzis, a total of seven pools, an elongated lazy river and two kid’s areas with waterslides and...
Fairmont Celebrates International Dog Day With Pup-Approved Packages
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is set to celebrate International Dog Day on Aug. 26, with a wide array of canine experiences at its hotels and resorts that will suit the needs of both dog and man. From tasty fido menus to indulgent s’paw amenities, Fairmont has rounded up some of the best pet-friendly hotel offers to book this International Dog Day and beyond for a tail-waggin’ good time. And if travelling with your pet isn’t the type of getaway your client is looking for, they can still pet or walk a pooch through Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ resident hotel dog...
Azul Beach Resort Negril Transitioning To Adults-Only Property
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to convert Azul Beach Resort Negril into an adults-only property. Starting January 7, 2024, the property will debut new programming and amenities specifically designed for adults, upgraded spa services, new wedding packages, and more. Currently, clients can save up to 43% off stays at Azul Beach Negril when they book before September 5, 2023, and travel before January 2, 2024. “Azul Beach Resort Negril offers the perfect destination for romantic getaways,” said Frank Maduro, President of Premier Worldwide Marketing, the global...
Mattioli, Miller Join Club Med As Ontario BDMs
Club Med has announced the addition of two new business development managers for Ontario. Tyler Mattioli joins Club Med with over 10 years of tourism industry experience. Mattioli joins forces with Samantha Gillingham on the territory of Ontario, with a focus on new business development. He started his travel career as a front-line agent with Flight Centre, where he spent his first five years. Later Mattioli joined ACV as an Area Sales Manager and most recently spent time with Air New Zealand as National Accounts Manager until COVID-19. He spent the last three years in the...
Inn at Laurel Point Earns Biosphere Sustainable Certification
Victoria’s Inn at Laurel Point has been recognized with a Biosphere Sustainable certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute. As a result, the Inn at Laurel Point, a leading BC carbon-neutral hotel since 2009, is now part of the global certification system that verifies an entity is fulfilling its commitments to sustainability. Facilitating work-life balance and equal employment and collaborating with external entities, such as academic institutions to promote sustainability and sustainable development, are outlined by Biosphere Sustainable as examples of the hotel’s...
Windjammer Landing Unveils New Look
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in Saint Lucia has a new look following a multi-million-dollar renovation to the Mediterranean-style 65-acre property. The resort's renovations feature new additions, including the revitalization of enhanced luxury estate villas, new Ocean Point Residences, a refreshed lobby, an innovative culinary program, and updated accommodations. Its new design blends nautical and coastal elements, utilizing soft neutrals and pops of Saint Lucia's renowned blue hue. Custom-made wood furnishings, including Mindi and Teak, are used throughout spaces to...
Club Med Kiroro Grand Coming Soon
This December, Club Med will debut its newest Japan ski resort, Club Med Kiroro Grand. Located in Hokkaido, Japan's internationally renowned ski destination, this mountain features white powder snow and unique ski trails that guests travel from all over the world to experience. The 266 guest room property is situated by a ski area with 23 courses for all levels and off-piste ski slopes across the Asari and Nagamine mountains. Included in the stay, travellers will enjoy unlimited ski-in and ski-out access, lift passes, group ski and snowboard lessons tailored to all ages and skill...