Hotels & Resorts
Selling Oasis Vacations in 2021 & Beyond
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend a webinar with Oasis Hotels & Resorts on Tuesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. (EST). Pam Bassett, Business Development Manager, Canada, with Oasis Hotels & Resorts will ensure that agents have the most updated information on everything offered by Oasis. She will cover all COVID-19 initiatives (including on-site testing, flexible cancellation policies, and health & safety protocols), resort inclusions and key selling points, and unique benefits for groups and weddings. Adults-only and family-friendly offerings make Oasis an...
The Reopenings Continue For RIU
RIU Hotels & Resorts is continuing to reactivate its properties in the Caribbean. The hotel chain reopened two hotels in Jamaica (the Riu Palace Tropical Bay, in Negril, and the Riu Reggae, in Montego Bay) and its hotel in the Bahamas, the Riu Palace Paradise Island, on May 1. In the Caribbean, the company now has 24 of its 27 hotels open for business in the destinations where it operates. The openings are due to the improvement in recent months in occupation. To continue with the growth, RIU Hotels has announced that all RIU customers from countries that require a...
A Landmark Day For Sandals
Sandals Resorts International’s (SRI) executive chairman, Adam Stewart has declared May 14 a ‘landmark day’ for SRI as it reopened its two Barbados hotels -- Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados – and marking the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that all Caribbean destinations flying the Sandals Resorts and/or Beaches Resorts flags are accepting guests. Said Stewart: “Today is a landmark day for Sandals Resorts International, marking the first time since the start of the pandemic, that we are operational in every Caribbean destination we...
Pursuit Unveils Details Of Jasper Hotel Development
Pursuit has announced the development of a new 'wilderness-inspired' hotel located in Jasper, expanding its portfolio of experiences, attractions and accommodation within Jasper National Park. Luke Sunderland, VP Lodging, Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit, said: “Jasper is an incredibly beautiful place, visited by guests from around the globe. This new hotel featuring contemporary, wilderness-inspired design will provide guests with a peaceful oasis when visiting such a beloved Canadian national park.” Each of the hotel’s 88 guest rooms will feature kitchenettes and...
Jane Clementino Joins DTW As Director Canada
Jane Clementino is joining Discover the World as its new Director Canada following the announcement that Joanne Lundy is retiring after 28 years in that role. Clementino is a well-recognized travel executive in Canada with 30 years of experience in aviation, corporate travel management, and retail travel. She has extensive knowledge of the travel marketplace, distribution channels, and supplier relations, combined with strategic insights and business development capabilities – which have produced a great track record of revenue and brand growth. As for Lundy, during her tenure...
It’s All About Agents In May
May is all about travel agents and in 2021, suppliers are making it clear that travel agents have been beyond helpful during the past 12 months as the industry -- and the world -- battle the COVID-19 global pandemic. And it's always nice to say 'thanks,' to your friends and partners and that's exactly what suppliers are doing this May. Here's a round-up of some -- definitely not all -- of the special treats on offer to agents this month: A Month-Long Celebration At TTAND The Travel Agent Next Door is turning Travel Agent Day into Travel Agent Month to show appreciation for its...
Sunwing A Star With Offer For Agents
Sunwing is offering agents 5X the STAR Agent Reward Points on all new bookings for the newly renovated Tropical Deluxe Princess and Caribe Deluxe Princess. The offer is now in effect until June 30, 2021 and applies to travel between Nov. 1, 2021 and Oct. 31, 2022. The popular beachfront resorts will be reopening in July 2021 following extensive renovations and, to celebrate, the tour operator is offering discounted rates, agent incentives and exclusive group travel deals. The fully modernized Tropical Deluxe Princess, which is exclusive to Sunwing, is the perfect resort for...
Book Early And Save With Couples Resorts
Couples Resorts -- which owns and operates four adults-only resorts on Jamaica's north coast between Ocho Rios and Negril -- has unveiled an early bird booking offer for travellers. The 2022 Early Bird Booking Offer features all-inclusive rates starting from $305 per night, plus a $150 resort credit and complimentary access to Club Mobay's VIP departure lounge at Sangster International Airport. The offer is available to travellers who book a Couples Resorts vacation by May 17, 2021 and is valid for travel anytime from Jan. 3 to Dec. 23, 2022. Couples Resorts’ offer applies...