Hotels & Resorts
Exploring the Cayman Islands
Baxter Media invites travel agents to attend an exciting webinar with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism next Thursday (November 5) at 1 p.m. (EST). Tune in for an update on our travel protocols, border and property openings, and other important information your clients will want to know. You’ll also get resort updates with representatives from The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman and The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. Encounter Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman in a way that sets the Cayman Islands apart from other Caribbean destinations. Attend the full duration of the...
EPS Giving Partners New Insights
Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS) is it giving Expedia partners access to tens of millions of traveller reviews and ratings to boost consumer confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time, EPS partners, including online travel agents, business travel and retail brands can access over 75 million traveller ratings and 58 million textual reviews from across Expedia Group and share them with travelers. Ian Knox, vice president of product and marketing, EPS, said that: “User-generated content is hugely influential in booking decisions, especially at this time. A full 70%...
Travel At Ease With Iberostar
As Iberostar Hotels & Resorts welcomes guests again in the Caribbean, Mexico and Brazil, the company is also aiming to provide greater peace of mind for clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to 300 preventive measures implemented through its How We Care initiative, the hotel company has now launched Travel at Ease, a complimentary assurance that provides further services and support during the stay. Travel at Ease comprises services such as COVID-19 tests in case of exhibiting symptoms, extension of stay at no cost for those tested positive and their families, and...
Be A Pro With RIU Hotels & Resorts
RIU Hotels & Resorts has introduced RIU Pro, its new tool for tourism industry professionals. Travel agents have been allies in the hotel chain’s growth, and are still key to its marketing. Therefore, RIU is "committed to developing this powerful, agile and versatile cutting-edge tool, which offers everything travel agents need to do their work in a single website. This is a major project that has arisen from a desire to facilitate travel agents’ work as much as possible and follows a process of actively listening to their needs and wishes. The compulsory pause caused...
Call Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Home
Beginning Oct. 24, when Antigua’s Curtain Bluff opens for its 59th season, visitors headed to the island will be able to call the storied resort home by taking advantage of Antigua’s new Nomad Digital Residence visa program. The visas allow visitors to “live and move freely” across the territory and benefit from Antigua and Barbuda’s personal income tax-free status. The island nation has experienced a very small number of COVID-19 cases and has an effective system of containing community spread, making the country one of the safest environments in the world. To align...
Josephs Takes On New Responsibilities At Unique
Omar Josephs is taking on the additional portfolio of groups in Canada as the senior manager, groups and events for Unique Vacations Canada. The announcement of the expanded role and responsibilities for the key member of the Canadian sales team for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts was made by Unique Vacations Canada’s director of sales & marketing, Maureen Barnes-Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing, Unique Vacations Canada No stranger to the Canadian travel industry, Josephs has been with Unique Vacations Canada since 2003. He has held a variety of increasingly...
Crane Barbados Sets Sights On Canadians
Since it re-opened in July, The Crane Resort, Barbados has perfected its protocols for guests amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, making it easier than ever for Canadians to enjoy a safe vacation in Barbados. Naturally built for social distancing, the expansive resort has been leading the charge on island with a refined, “near-normal” travel experience. Now, with the only requirements to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours pre-arrival, and a second test post-arrival included in the rate, Canadian travellers can enjoy a dose of tropical sunshine this fall. As...
Germain Hotels Continues To Innovate
Germain Hotels is continuing to offer innovative solutions to meet the new reality of workplace and business. Hotel rooms becoming spaces conducive to remote work, a room equipped with the best web conferencing equipment, contactless check-in kiosks, these are examples that once again illustrate the spirit of innovation and agility that drives Germain Hotels. For some, working from home turns out to be a real headache: lack of space, unsuitable environment, renovations, etc., and Germain Hotels is responding, offering daily rental for safe and efficient hotel work. Workstation with...