Hotels & Resorts
Days Inns Canada Launches “Count on Us”
In collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Days Inns Canada has rolled out “Count on Us,” a new multi-faceted initiative focused on building guest confidence while elevating health and safety as its hotels prepare to welcome back travellers across Canada. Key to the initiative is a series of comprehensive best practices and protocols specifically designed to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19. Irwin Prince, president & COO, Days Inns Canada, said: “The health and safety of our guests and hotel associates have always been our top priority, that hasn’t...
Iberostar Reopening Hotels
The Iberostar Group has announced the reopening of several hotels in June in various destinations, including Spain (Balearics, Canaries and Andalusia), Montenegro, Greece and Mexico, among others. The Hotel Iberostar Cristina, on the island of Majorca, will be the first to reopen early next month, in a trial phase where employees, Group executives and members of the Fluxá family themselves, will have the chance to experience the new health and safety measures before welcoming the first guests. Iberostar Group will resume operations, aligning with science to guarantee optimum care...
Safe With Sunwing
Sunwing is introducing new measures to give travellers peace of mind when heading on vacation in a post-pandemic world. The Safe with Sunwing commitment ensures the health and safety of customers across their entire vacation experience, from the moment they check in, to their airport transfers, throughout their resort stay and their journey home. Stephen Hunter, CEO of Sunwing, said: “As a Canadian family-owned and operated business and the largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing is committed to adding increased health and safety measures throughout the entire...
Brighter Days Ahead
La Colección Resorts – a collection of 15 resorts spanning across Mexico and the Dominican Republic – has launched a new promotion, “Brighter Days Ahead,” to motivate travel agents. While most have been quarantined and secluded the last few months, La Colección Resorts is bringing some excitement to the post-quarantine season by offering five lucky winners who make the most sales at its resorts the opportunity to reunite with their own family and friends. Additionally, these five winners will be able to give a trip giveaway to a healthcare professional or first responder...
Israel Unveils Reopening Standards
As it prepares to reopen to both domestic and international tourism, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health have outlined a new “Purple Standard” for operating hotels in the country. For hotels to remain in compliance with the new standard, they must reach and maintain several benchmarks outlined by Ministry of Health officials that will deem the property safe for travelers. Asaf Zamir, Israel’s Minister of Tourism, explained that: “It’s extremely important that hotels across our country maintain a high level of health and sanitation standards to ensure...
Antigua And Barbuda Welcomes First Flight
Antigua and Barbuda has begun the rebuilding of its tourist trade, with the destination welcoming an American Airlines plane Thursday evening carrying visitors and locals to a destination that had joined other countries in closing its borders to tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Miami-Antigua service will be followed by the now-confirmed restart of other routes from the United States and Britain this summer, with Antigua ready to welcome visitors back to a destination that has responded to the pandemic by implementing measures that will be in place as soon as passengers...
Expedia Group Makes Commitment To Partners
Expedia Group has announced that it is committing $275 million to help partners rebound from the impact of COVID-19 and fuel industry-wide recovery efforts. Its recovery program is comprised of global initiatives to support industry recovery and property-level relief designed to help independent partners and small chains rebuild their business, attract high-value guests, and optimize cash flow. The initiative includes the following: For Partners Expedia Group is committing $250 million in marketing credits and financial relief. For each property that participates in the...
Select Hotels Opening At Universal Orlando
Select Universal Orlando Resort hotels will reopen to guests beginning on June 2. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and phased, and includes a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures. The phased reopening of the hotels will include Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites. Guests staying in these hotels will be able to visit the theme...