Hotels & Resorts
RIU, Sunwing Say Thanks For Your Support
RIU Hotels & Resorts, along with its long-time partner Sunwing Travel Group, welcomed 50 of its VIP agents to the Arlington Estate in Vaughan, Ontario earlier this week. It has been two years since RIU has been able to host its annual festive luncheon due to the global pandemic and clearly “absence does make the heart grow fonder” as the gathering provided the opportunity for friends and colleagues to renew old and new acquaintances. Valerie Ward, Business Development Manager, Canada-Ontario for RIU Hotels & Resorts welcomed the 50 VIPs, observing: “It has been a...
Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré Celebrates 20
Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré is celebrating its 20th anniversary and it’s doing it by launching a special, limited-edition package tailored for guests seeking the royal treatment. The package includes: One night in The Opera Suite, the hotel’s largest suite with the finest amenities; including a bottle of champagne to enjoy in room One à la carte breakfast offered by Le Renoir Restaurant, featuring fresh seasonal produce from the market One Champagne dinner at the Chef’s Table -- An elevated five course menu created by Executive Chef Olivier Perret, Maître...
Agents Honoured At Be Amazing Awards At Dreams Macao
Although the 130 agents in attendance for the Amazing Agent Celebration at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana all earned their spot for being top producers for the AMR Collection, two Canadian agents were in the spotlight this weekend for going above the call of duty at the second annual Be Amazing Awards. During a lively masquerade themed ball on Saturday night, Mark Benson, senior director, sales strategy for AMResorts, explained that the concept of the awards is to recognize individuals who go above and beyond for the travel industry and their community, rather than focusing solely on sales...
AMR Collection Celebrates Amazing Agents In The DR
The Amazing Agent Celebration, which recognizes the top producing travel advisors across the US and Canada for AMR Collection, kicked off yesterday at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. “We are very happy to be here. This is our third Amazing Agent Celebration,” said Carolina Bellina, Senior Director of Canadian Sales. “We do this thank all of our travel agents for all of the support they have given us through the years and to recognize them and all the work that they do. We want them to have fun here, to have fun, to network, they have the opportunity to meet with our leaders here and...
Sizzling Savings For Canadians From Sandals
Unique Vacations Canada Inc -- affiliate of the worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – is offering exclusive instant savings on select Air Canada Vacations packages booked now through Dec. 4, 2022 (and for travel between Dec. 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023). For a limited time, Canadians who book their next Luxury Included Vacation --with a 5-night minimum stay in any room category -- at select Sandals or Beaches Resorts with Air Canada Vacations will receive a variety of savings -- instantly and exclusively -- ranging from CDN$250 to CDN$1,300 per room*. ...
Travel With Pride
All nine affiliated properties of Accent Inns Inc. are now officially Rainbow Registered with Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. First launched in June 2021, the Rainbow Registered Accreditation Program was created to better identify 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses across Canada and move the needle on 2SLGBTQI+ rights. Rainbow Registration is a national Canadian accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. Seeing a Rainbow Registered symbol indicates to consumers that the business meets a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ visitors feel safe,...
IHG, Iberostar Sign Strategic Alliance Deal
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts have entered into a long‑term commercial agreement for resort and all-inclusive hotels. The new alliance will see up to 70 Iberostar hotels (24,300 rooms) added to IHG’s system under the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand, which will become the 18th brand for IHG. This will boost IHG’s global system size by up to 3%. The first properties are set to join the IHG system this December and will give IHG guests increased choice in sought-after locations including Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil...
Hyatt Adds To Its Collection In Portugal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection to Portugal with the Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina. Expected to open once renovations are complete in early 2024, Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina will offer guests of all ages the ability to enjoy access to more than 10 a la carte restaurants, seven bars, unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits, 24-hour room service, daily activities, nightly entertainment and more. Programing for all-ages also includes an onsite water park, an Explorer's Club for kids, a Core Zone for...