Hotels & Resorts
Lots Of Choice At Grand Palladium’s Riviera Maya
Those staying at Grand Palladium's Riviera Maya property won't be at a loss for choices. Sebnem Richtmann, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts' business development manager for the West and most of Ontario, told a recent Baxter Media webcast that the property consists of "three resorts in one" and "nobody will get bored" in a retreat that has a "beautiful spa" and many other amenities. Dining options include 9 a la carte restaurants and buffets as well. Among lodging options is TRS, an upscale all-inclusive for adults alone. Families can stay in other brands at the beachfront...
Iberostar Redefining Destination Weddings
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has launched a reimagined destination weddings and honeymoon program for Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica aimed at maximizing eco and customer centricity. Rooted in responsible tourism, the new program has aligned it’s offering with sustainability, customization, and extended celebrations to elevate the couple's experience and their guests. As guests’ priorities shift, Iberostar recognizes the need to adapt to emerging trends and align with programming that reflects those preferences. The outcome is a collection of cutting-edge concepts that...
Sandals Earns Top Honours At 2021 World Travel Awards
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is celebrating after receiving 12 awards at the 28th Annual Caribbean and North America World Travel Awards, during a virtual presentation ceremony on Oct. 18. Special recognition was given to Sandals Resorts International as the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand 2021 for the 28th consecutive year, as the resort company celebrates its 40th Anniversary and continues to pave the path of excellence and innovation in the travel industry. Sandals Resorts International was recognized with 12 awards, including: Caribbean's Leading Hotel Brand...
Last Chance to Register for Palladium Webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to register for a webinar with the Palladium Hotel Group tomorrow, October 21, at 2 p.m. (EST). Located on the shores of the most esteemed beaches in the Mexican Caribbean and Riviera Maya coast, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels are the perfect option for families, couples and groups of friends seeking sophisticated elegance in an all-inclusive setting. This free webinar will be presented by Sebnem Richtmann, Business Development Manager for Palladium Hotel Group in Canada. Sebnem has been in the travel industry...
Dive Into Wellness At Hotel Xcaret Arte
Chef Miguel Bautista is dipping white oyster mushrooms into a sauce and placing them onto a small charcoal grill. Today’s goal is to cook up a very common Mexican dish — tacos al pastor — but without a key ingredient: pork. “Once you identify the proteins in the vegetable world you can find substitutes,” notes Bautista, explaining that the grilling process mimics the charred flavour of meat skewered on a spit. Although there is a need for a vegan restaurant at the new 900-suite Hotel Xcaret Arte located in the Riviera Maya based on demand alone, the chef behind BIO...
BodyHoliday, Rendezvous Reopen In Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday and Rendezvous resorts have reopened and are welcoming guests with new wellness programming and new private accommodations. BodyHoliday Wellness travel will be the focus in the post-pandemic era with travelers looking to enhance their wellbeing. According to a new global survey by American Express, sixty-eight percent of world travelers said they would base their next trip around their mental and physical health. Andrew Barnard, executive director, Sunswept Resorts [BodyHoliday, Rendezvous], observed that: “The pandemic has changed the definition of...
Club Med Quebec Charlevoix Is Rainbow Registered
Club Med Québec Charlevoix will be the first resort in the brand's portfolio to receive the Rainbow Registered accreditation with Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ahead of its opening in December. The national accreditation allows LGBTQ+ friendly businesses and organizations to be easily recognizable as an establishment that has met a stringent set of standards to ensure that guest feel welcomed and safe. (For the full story on the Rainbow Registered program check out Canadian Travel Press) In a study, researchers found that the majority of participants felt that they...
Sandals, Beaches Adds More Topics
Sandals Resorts has announced the final six topics for its new training series “Sandals and Beaches Resorts … in 10 Minutes” that take place on Friday afternoons at 1:00 pm EDT. Developed exclusively for Canadian travel advisors and led by Lorna Richards, national training manager, Unique Vacations Canada Inc, the live virtual training sessions are concise yet do provide a comprehensive overview of the featured subject. There’s still time for travel advisors to participate in the word scramble puzzle for a chance to win one grand prize. Simply receive the “letter of the...