Hotels & Resorts
AMResorts rewards agents
AMResorts has introduced new incentive opportunities for agents this summer with their "Hot, Hot, Hot"promotion. Agents who book reservations through July 31 for travel by April 30, 2013, can enjoy rewards, from cash to free nights. To qualify for the "Hot, Hot, Hot"promotion, agents must register bookings of at least three nights on AMRAgents.com. Agents will earn a $25 bonus commission for each valid booking. For every five bookings, agents receive a free, three-night stay at any of the company's five brands and almost 30 resorts in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The agent...
VIDEO REPORT: California Dreaming
It may have been a coincidence, but on the same night that The Beach Boys brought their famous California sound to Toronto this week, Visit California was bringing news of the Golden State's innumerable travel options, hosting an industry event at the Courthouse. Tourism industry representatives from across California were on hand to update travel industry personnel on the latest news and happenings. Partners included representatives from Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sonoma and West Hollywood, as well as several attractions and resort officials. Check out...
Hard Rock rolling into the Middle East
Hard Rock International has announced an agreement with Aabar Properties for the development and management of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi, a five-star international hotel located in the United Arab Emirates' capital city of Abu Dhabi. The 378-room luxury hotel will be ideally situated within the picturesque seafront of the Corniche and just a short distance from the city's bustling financial district, marking Hard Rock Hotels' entrance into the Middle East. Overlooking the waters of the Arabian Gulf, Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi will feature an assortment of signature restaurants, entertainment...
NYC & Company launches Third Night promotion
NYC & Company, the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, reports that 16 hotels in The Signature Collection, a group of New York City's luxury hotels, will participate in The Signature Collection Third Night promotion this summer. The program gives visitors a Third Night free at participating hotels after they book and pay for two consecutive nights between June 25 and Sept. 3. In addition, for the first time, Third Night customers will receive both a special Key to Madison Avenue card, providing special offers at the luxury retail district on...
Palace goes PRO with agents
Palace Resorts has launched the Palace Resorts Official Travel Agency (PRO) partnership program where agents can earn different levels of benefits based on bookings. New levels include Partner, Gold Crown, Titanium Crown and Black Onyx Crown with an array of rewards for each exclusive group. PRO members can maximize their business efforts by taking advantage of program inclusions, such as educational events, personalized marketing consultations, custom marketing materials and opportunities to partner with Palace Resorts in co-op ad campaigns. The PRO program rewards agents across all...
Family package on sale at Fairmont Kea Lani
The all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui is now offering summer and fall packages with customized amenities and discounts of up to 40%. The luxury resort, located in the lush Wailea area of Maui, has a package for everyone, including families, couples, golfers and active travellers. For instance, the Suite Ride Car package is great for families visiting Maui. It not only includes accommodations in a one-bedroom suite, but also a midsize rental car with unlimited miles to explore the island. Guests can also enjoy the resort's 140-foot water slide, toddler pool, sandy bottom swimming beach,...
Your Wedding, Your Style with Sandals
It's all about you! That was the clear message for brides as Sandals Resorts International (SRI) kicked off the 2012 wedding season with a high energy launch of its innovative "Your Wedding, Your Style" program that lets couples "personally style" their nuptials at any one of Sandal's 14 resorts in the Caribbean. TLC's "Say Yes To The Dress" star, Randy Fenoli was the host of the day-long event which took place at New York's Grand Central Station's Vanderbilt Hall and saw Sandals welcoming commuters as they headed off to work; honour military couples attending with honeymoon packages at a...
Choice opens Cambria Suites Hotel in Rapid City
Choice Hotels International recently celebrated the official grand opening of its new franchised Cambria Suites hotel in Rapid City, the first Cambria Suites property in South Dakota. The $12.5 million, 6,660-square-metre, four-storey building has 111 suites, 135 square metres of meeting room space, as well as a fitness centre and indoor pool area. The hotel is the first and only Cambria Suites hotel to feature a stacked stone exterior instead of brick, reflecting the architecture of the region. All suites include separate work and living areas with ergonomic chairs, movable desks and luxury...