Hotels & Resorts
Still time to register for HAC, CTMS & ORC
There's still time to register for the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) conference, the Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit (CTMS) and Online Revealed Canada (ORC) event -- which take place next week -- March 5, 6 & 7 -- at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. On March 5 and March 6, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) will hold its annual conference which, in 2012, features Dr. David Suzuki and Joie de Vivre's founder, Chip Conley as the headline speakers. HAC's incoming chairman, Hank Stackhouse will not only give delegates the inside scoop on what's coming in the next 12 months for the...
Tobago’s new Magdalena available via all GDS networks
Travel agents can now book the new, 200-room Magdalena Grand Beach Resort (http://www.MagdalenaGrand.com) on Tobago via the four GDS (Global Distribution System) networks of Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo and Worldspan, as well as TravelWeb and Pegasus ODD (Online Distribution Database), online travel agents (OTAs) including Expedia. As an incentive for booking the Magdalena, agents will earn a 12% commission on all reservations made by June 30. Following are the codes for the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort: GDS Chain Code: WV; Amadeus: TAB618; Galileo: 55588; Sabre: 154806; TravelWeb / Pegasus...
Parents get a ‘March Break’ at the Royal York
Kids are kings or queens of the castle at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York when they book a Royal Maya Civilization or a Fairmont Family Escape package this March Break. Both packages offer children and their families a big city overnight stay with value added inclusions to get the family exploring Toronto, March 9 through to March 18. Families partaking in the Royal Maya Civilization Package are lured back in time with an overnight stay and access to the exhibition: Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World at the Royal Ontario Museum. The overnight package, starting at $251, features a one-night...
Going green in Rhode Island
Celebrating March with a green initiative, Hotel Viking and Green Envy Eco-Boutique, both in Newport, Rhode Island, have partnered to offer perks to travellers. Guests of Hotel Viking during March enjoy a 10% discount at Green Envy Eco-Boutique. And shoppers at Green Envy Eco-Boutique enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner at One Bellevue, Hotel Viking's award-winning restaurant. The green partnership invites guests of Hotel Viking to enjoy a 10% discount when they show their key card at Green Envy Eco-Boutique, a five-minute walk from Hotel Viking. Green Envy Eco-Boutique features...
Beaches brings back ‘Single Parent Fun’ months
Beaches Resorts has announced the return of Single Parent Fun (SPF) Months, making it easy for single parents to plan a trip with their kids that combine fun for all ages with a relaxing vacation experience for mom or dad, too. Single parent families who book a minimum three-night stay at any Beaches resort in Jamaica or Turks & Caicos from now through Oct. 25 will be treated to a variety of special events and a waived single supplement fee of up to US$220 per night. Travel must occur between May 1 and 24, or Sept. 4 to Oct. 31. Among the events for SPF Months, families will be invited as...
Hilton expands in China
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Hilton Dalian, its third property in China's Northeastern region. Located in Dalian's rapidly emerging and vibrant East Harbor district, the 370-room Hilton Dalian is 13 km from Dalian International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Northeastern China. The hotel is adjacent to the new 210-room Conrad Dalian, which also opened this week. Hilton Dalian features guest rooms starting at 34 square metres. There are a total of 18 suites, with options ranging from 80-square-metre Executive Suites to the 231-square-metre Presidential...
Fairmont launches ‘Love Story’ photo contest
In celebration of the countless affairs of the heart that have taken place at its storied collection of luxury hotels over the last century, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Greatest Love Story Photo Contest. The contest is being housed on the brand's Everyone's An Original site and Facebook page and features prizes from romantic escapes to Fairmont locales to gift certificates and more. Between now and April 27, Fairmont guests and travellers alike are being encouraged to share a photo that best captures a special moment that they've shared with a loved one over the years. From...
Champion surfer opens new surf school
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is making it easier to "hang ten"with the introduction of a new surf school and vacation package. Champion long board surfer Kai Sallas continues his father's tradition of surf instruction with the creation of Pro Surf School Hawaii, located at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. His long history and love for the sport began when he was 12 years old, stemming from dad Jr. Sallas who taught young Kai and helped revitalize the surfing culture as one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys. Now, the oceanfront resort is offering a value-added Surf Package for...