Hotels & Resorts
Turtle Bay plans extensive renovations
Turtle Bay Resort, on Oahu's North Shore, will embark early next year on the largest component of US$60 million in upgrades. The renovation, which will begin in early January and be completed by the end of 2013, will encompass all of the 840-acre resort's 397 standard and premium guest rooms and hallways; the Spa Luana and fitness centre; two restaurants; as well as improvements to the main building roof and lobby area. These planned renovations follow the recent addition of Surfer, The Bar in November 2011; and enhancements to the resort's lobby and lobby bar, all of which are line with the...
Club Med interested in Le Massif
During the Unir nos forces pour favoriser le developpement touristique conference held by Quebec City's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Groupe Le Massif's chairman of the board of directors, Daniel Gauthier, stressed the importance of support provided by a full range of partners. Among a number of reasons, the Massif de Charlevoix project was made possible thanks to the Charlevoix and Greater Quebec City communities, its employees, assorted levels of government, Investissement Quebec, CN, Desjardins, the National Bank of Canada and various shareholders such as Groupe Germain, and Guy...
Delta builds in Waterloo
A new Delta Hotels and Resorts property is being built in Waterloo that will showcase a reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovations. Slated to open in summer 2013, the Delta Waterloo Hotel will become the city's first 4-star upscale, full service hotel after a $36 million investment. The Delta network of hotels and resorts is undergoing an extensive brand repositioning designed to deliver one of the most upscale guest experiences in the four-star hotel category. All Delta properties are being built or renovated to boast some of the most modern design and techno- enabled guest...
Starwood helping out with Sandy relief
Starwood's New York born brands have announced their commitment to donate and raise a minimum of $150,000 for The Robin Hood Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. In an effort to help fellow New Yorkers and those deeply affected by Hurricane Sandy, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and W Hotels Worldwide will rally local communities around the world through events and fundraising initiatives over the next 2 weeks. The brands will also donate funds, in addition to money raised by its various properties all over the world, toward relief efforts. Carlos Becil, vice-president brand management, W Hotels & St....
Dive deals in Grenada
A number of Grenada's hotels and dive shops are offering special dive packages for the upcoming peak season and beyond. Many featuring discounts on dive travel to the destination, the packages provide divers with an opportunity to experience the underwater world of Grenada for less. "Of all GrenadaÆs niche markets, scuba diving is arguably the most mature and has the most extensive infrastructure," commented Dr. George Vincent, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. "We are proud that our dive product has received accolades from such prestigious publications as National...
Celebrate love with Jolly Beach
It's time for lovers to once again share their stories as Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort & Spa launches its 2nd Annual Celebrate Love Contest. On Valentine's Day the resort will award a 7-night all-inclusive stay for two and very special extras, to the couple who wins its heart by sharing their most romantic moment. The Celebrate Love prizewinning couple will have their choice of a Dream Wedding Ceremony on the resort's stunning white-sand beach, a romantic Renewal of Vows Ceremony, or an intimate Champagne dinner just for the two of them. Winners will also relax and reconnect with a Couple's...
Sheraton completes refurbishment project
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. reports that its largest brand, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, and its owners have invested more than US$230 million to refurbish its four iconic Hawaiian properties. The large-scale, multi-year project was completed with the recent unveiling of the Sheraton Kona Resort and meets the increased demand for high-quality accommodations as business and leisure travel to the Hawaiian Islands continues to grow. The revitalization projects include the $188-million renewal of the Sheraton Waikiki, the $6.5 million-renovation of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a...
Fairmont teams up with British Airways
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new perk for its Fairmont President's Club (FPC) members - a bonus of 500 British Airways Avios every time they stay with Fairmont. With UK hubs at both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports connecting flyers to destinations around the world, British Airways is a premier global airline that boasts topflight service to Fairmont locales from Vancouver to Dubai to Singapore. Through the new partnership, FPC Club level members can now earn 500 Avios per qualifying stay, while Premier members can earn 750 Avios per qualifying stay and Platinum members can...