Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has enhanced its guest loyalty program (Starwood Preferred Guest) with a range of new benefits, including lifetime status, 24-hour check-in and a dedicated Starwood ambassador who provides one-on-one service to tailor the guest experience. "With globalization trends, there are more mega travellers than ever before going to more places around the world,"said Starwood president Frits van Paasschen. "The opportunity to cultivate what we call 'loyalty beyond reason' with the world's most frequent travellers has never been greater. These are sophisticated...
Hilton is set to make its debut on the Pacific coast of Mexico, with the upcoming property appearing in a locale that's very familiar to Canadians and offering a type of vacation package that's built a strong following in this country. The Hilton Puerto Vallarta is slated to open in the summer and will be the only all-inclusive Hilton in Mexico, reports Gabriela Benedetto, who oversees sales efforts in Canada for Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, parent company of the upcoming property. "They decided to use the prestige of Hilton Hotels and offer clients a new product in Puerto Vallarta,"Benedetto...
Atlific Hotels has added the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray to its ever-growing portfolio. At the forefront of the hotel market in the thriving oil region, Atlific now manages six hotels with a total of 767 hotel rooms in Fort McMurray, all owned by Temple Real Estate Investment Trust. The Radisson Fort McMurray features 134 rooms and suites offering free local calling, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, on-demand movies, room service and Sleep Number Beds by Select Comfort. The hotel also features the contemporary Aurora Bar & Grill, a fitness centre, business centre, complimentary...
The new Aulani Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu is now offering a sixth night free plus complimentary continental breakfast, when guests book a five-night consecutive stay at the oceanfront resort. The resort features family activities and world-class entertainment, including a dynamic water playground, all created with the Disney magic. The offer is available for purchase through Feb. 29 for most nights from March 1-17 and April 15 through May 31. Mention offer code E7D....
Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui's crescent-shaped Napili Bay is offering specials during its Value Seasons in 2012, including free nights and luggage fee reimbursement. Value Season dates are April 14 through June 15, and Aug. 18 through Dec. 13. The resort's room rates are lower during those periods, and the following programs are offered: !!! Fifth Night Free provides a complimentary fifth night to guests after every four consecutive paid nights at rack rate in selected room categories. A minimum five-night stay is required. !!! The resort's 7th Heaven Special offers a sixth and seventh...
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has new and returning Hawaii packages for 2012. Aqua 3-Night Stand is a new romance package designed for couples looking for more than a one-night stand. It includes a guaranteed king (or queen) bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit featuring products for adventures in romance, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts and bottle of champagne. A three-night minimum stay is required. Aqua 3-Night Stand is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels, including Aqua Bamboo Waikiki, an intimate, Southeast Asian-inspired boutique hotel offering a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall...
Valentine's Day is near, and the Comfort Inn Downtown Vancouver has a package that features a spirits tasting event. Guests are seated and a knowledgeable sommelier guides them through an interactive tasting of libations. Rates start from $139 (plus tax, double occupancy) and include one night's accommodation, tasting for two at the Legacy Liquor Store, taxi transfers to/from the event, a deluxe complimentary breakfast for two and complimentary parking for one vehicle....
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Fragrance Concierge, a guest service available at each of its 19 properties, including the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. Through this amenity, guests can choose from a selection of fine perfumes and colognes, eliminating the hassle of packing yet another bottle. Once they check in, guests can ring the Fragrance Concierge at any time and they will appear at their door with luxurious fragrances....
Arizona is celebrating its 100th birthday as a state on Feb. 14, and Scottsdale's hotels, resorts and museums are taking notice. For instance, guests can stay in Scottsdale's Old Town - a place reminiscent of the Wild West - and take advantage of The Saguaro's "Centennial Package."Each week until March 1, the first 100 visitors to book rooms at Scottsdale hot new hotel will receive a $100 room rate when using the promotional code PROPEN....
Condominium Connection, a Hawaii wholesaler for more than four decades, is showing early booking trends for 2012 that indicate a strengthening in neighbour island travel and overall room rate increases of around 14% for the New Year. Joseph Fienberg, owner and president of Condominium Connection, says his company's current booking activity for 2012 is showing Oahu being reserved 32% of the time, Maui 50%, Big Island of Hawaii 10% and Kauai 8%. In 2011, Oahu and Maui were both at 43% while Hawaii was 8% and Kauai was 7%. "This is not to say that fewer people are visiting Hawaii. Rather, there...