Hotels & Resorts
Vision 2000 named to Ritz-Carlton STARS program
The Vision 2000 Travel Group has been invited to join the highly select Ritz-Carlton STARS Program. Now in its 10th year, STARS provides a host of benefits to its member agencies' clients including complimentary breakfasts, a personalized welcome amenity and 4 p.m. late checkout. Also, Vision 2000 agents will receive property-specific dedicated e-mail addresses and a guaranteed four-hour response time during business hours. "We are very honoured to have been chosen one of just four agencies in Canada as a member of the Ritz-Carlton STARS program,"said Vision 2000's Stephen Smith. "It's a...
Bonus for agents booking Keauhou Beach Resort
Travel agents reserving the oceanfront Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona, Big Island can now earn a US$25 bonus with each fourth consecutive night booked. Valid for new reservations made now through Dec. 21, the booking bonus is the hotel's way of saying mahalo for the great work agents do on behalf of their clients. Once a private retreat for Hawaiian royalty, the Keauhou Beach Resort today is a place of relaxation, reflection and renewal. All guests enjoy free amenities that include a daily buffet breakfast, cultural activities and Internet access....
Aston Suite Steaks deal keeps BBQ fires burning
The new Suite Steaks package by Aston Hotels & Resorts makes a resort feel just like home while on vacation. It is available at a choice of 10 Aston condominium resorts that offer barbecue grills and family style picnic areas. The package for four includes a selection of barbecue favourites with a touch of Hawaii - four top sirloin steaks, four Russet potatoes, four ears of corn with butter and mixed greens with dressing. Also included is a Hawaiian pulehu steak rub and lilikoi (passion fruit) dessert bars - all delivered in a Hawaiian-themed tote bag. Aston's condo resorts include a variety...
Choice enhances guarantee with free night offer
Choice Hotels' Best Internet Rate Guarantee on ChoiceHotels.com just got better. If a guest finds a lower price for the same hotel, type of accommodations, and the same dates at any other qualified online source, Choice will match the lower rate plus give the guest a free night for that stay. The company's new Best Internet Rate Guarantee lets agents and travellers know that the best online rate for any Choice Hotels brand property worldwide will be found only on ChoiceHotels.com. The improved guarantee comes as a result of months of consumer testing in which the company evaluated multiple...
Park Shore Waikiki introduces golf package
Park Shore Waikiki, ideally situated across from Waikiki Beach, Honolulu Zoo and in easy walking distance to Waikiki Aquarium and Kapiolani Park, has added a golf package. "We're pleased to add a golf option this year,"says Scott Pauli, area general manager for Aqua Hotels & Resorts. "Golfers choose to play at Kapolei Golf Course on the west side or the challenging Royal Hawaiian Golf Club (formerly Luana Hills) in central Oahu."The Oahu Golf Package includes one round of golf for two or two rounds of golf for one person at Kapolei Golf Course or Royal Hawaiian Golf Club; Cart rental; Daily...
Save with every third night free offer
Condominium Connection is offering every third night free at Outrigger properties on Hawaii's Big Island, adding up to seven days at no cost for guests staying a full three weeks. The special is available for travel through April 1, 2013 (subject to availability) in select room categories at the Keauhou Beach Resort, Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff, Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona and Outrigger Fairway Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Nightly rates with every third night free begin at US$219 at the Keauhou Beach Resort, US$229 at the Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff, US$275 at Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona and...
Ascend Collection expands in Canada
The Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International continues its expansion in Canada with new properties in Quebec and Ontario. The lodgings are St-Christophe Hotel & Spa, Granby, Quebec, and Hidden Valley Resort, Huntsville, the portfolio's inaugural property in Ontario. In 2011, membership in Ascend Collection rose nearly 35% over the previous year. As a member of this elite portfolio, each hotel remains independently owned and managed, while also leveraging the power of one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The lodgings gain international reservations and...
The Whaler introduces renovation special
For a limited time, Maui's The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is offering special rates. The rates are offered by Aston Hotels & Resorts in celebration of the completion of The Whaler's US$14-million exterior renovation, which included enhanced lanais with new tile, railings and planter boxes and a contemporary earth tone colour palette. This recent renovation project was preceded by major pool, garden courtyard and porte cochere improvement initiatives in 2009. With its two classic, 12-storey towers, this luxury condominium resort on Kaanapali Beach is conveniently located directly across from...