Hotels & Resorts
New’ Sandy Beach resort set to welcome guests Nov. 1
Beginning Oct. 1, the original developers will again assume responsibility for what has been Beaches Sandy Bay, with the Negril, Jamaica, property that has been operated by Sandals then being known as Sandy Bay Beach Resort. The all-inclusive resort will be for singles, couples and families. Located along the seven-mile stretch of beach in Negril, Sandy Bay Beach Resort will offer nine categories of rooms and suites with garden and ocean views, two pools, three specialty restaurants, Sandy Bay Spa, daily and evening activities, and a kids' club. At the end of September, Beaches Sandy Bay will...
Starwood has deals for CAA members
Starwood invites CAA and AAA members to get away and enjoy the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada this fall with savings of up to 30% off regular published rates. Many participating hotels are also offering additional value adds such as parking, daily breakfast and more. The "AUTODEAL"special is valid at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Bellevue, Victoria, Anchorage, Richmond, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Kamloops and Red Deer. Brands include Westin, Sheraton, Four Points, The Luxury Collection, Aloft and W. The exclusive limited time...
Parents Getaway Package
Victoria, BC's Inn at Laurel Point is making it a little less stressful for parents delivering kids to their Vancouver Island "home away from home,"and providing distractions so parents don't hover too much while settling students in. Called the "Parents Getaway Package,"it has been designed as much for parental pampering as it is for students needing a little breathing room. Inn at Laurel Point is conveniently located in downtown Victoria, which has eight colleges and universities, and numerous boarding schools in the surrounding area. In fact, the hotel is only a 20-minute drive (less than...
Hotel Caravelle has agent special
The Hotel Caravelle on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, wants travel agents to realize that it wasn't damaged by Tropical Storm Isaac and so is offering them 50% discounts if they book by Aug. 31. The hotel says it "loves and welcomes Canadians."Meanwhile, the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has partnered with JetBlue on a special fall travel agent program that includes a 50% off at Hotel Caravelle, a welcome USVI bag filled with destination information and giveaways, a $50 dinner certificate, a $25 shopping certificate, $25 activities certificate and 50% off JetBlue airfare rates....
Sheraton Social Hour launched
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa has launched the Sheraton Social Hour, a first-of-its-kind premium wine program to be offered at the resort. The new program, developed by Wine Spectator's premier wine experts and the brand's global food and beverage team, offers guests a specially created menu of premium wines and daily tasting events, which begin at 5 p.m. The program features wines rated by Wine Spectator and served in Riedel stemware to ensure that each varietal is presented in the perfect glass to artfully enhance the wine's flavour and aroma. "The Sheraton Social Hour program coincides...
Famous Agents’ incentive
This fall, California's Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is offering special rates and perks for members of Famous Agents, the brand's travel agent education and rewards program. Through Dec. 30, members who book at the resort's special US$109 Famous Agent Rate for a weekday stay (Sunday-Thursday) will enjoy a double upgrade, 20% off all food and beverage -- including in-room dining -- and 20% off all services in the Willow Stream Spa (blackout dates may apply). For agents who are not members, the program is easy to enrol in at http://www.frhi.com/famousagents...
Elite offers agents free nights
Elite Island Resorts is offering agents three free nights at its most recently added all-inclusive resorts -- The Club Barbados, Resort & Spa and Morgan Bay Beach Resort in St Lucia. To fully familiarize themselves with these authentic Caribbean resort destinations, agents can take advantage of three free nights, plus independent fam rates for additional nights at US$45 p.p., per night, all-inclusive, based on double occupancy. Special agent airfare is also available. This limited-time, introductory offer is valid Sept. 30 through Dec. 15. Full payment of the resort reservation and airfare is...
Preferred Hotel Group appointment
Preferred Hotel Group, a provider of sales and marketing distribution services, has appointed Vanessa Gromer as director of global sales, Canada. The appointment allows Preferred Hotel Group to better serve the needs of the Canadian travel market, including travel agents, travel management companies, corporate travel managers and group planners. Gromer is responsible for overseeing all leisure and corporate sales activity in the region, and increasing awareness of Preferred Hotel Group's brands. Gromer joins Preferred Hotel Group following a four-year tenure as sales manager for the German...