Hotels & Resorts
St. Kitts Welcomes New KOI Resort
St. Kitts' accommodation options continue to grow with the opening of KOI Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand's debut on island as well as KOI Hospitality's first entry into the hotel space. The 102-room oceanfront hotel is the latest addition to St. Kitts’ growing hotel portfolio, having most recently welcomed the Park Hyatt St. Kitts at Christophe Harbour to the destination in November 2017. Set on prime beachfront property just minutes from the Robert L Bradshaw International airport, KOI Resort St. Kitts features 102 guestrooms, a full-service...
‘Learn, Earn and WIN’ with Sunwing, Palladium
Throughout February, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Palladium Hotels & Resorts. Through Feb. 29, agents can earn 3X the STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels for departures by Dec. 15. Agents can also learn all about these luxury resorts with Sunwing-hosted webinars throughout the month. With locations across the Caribbean and Mexico, Palladium Hotels & Resorts offers luxurious getaways in picturesque tropical settings. To help agents secure their bookings,...
Six Things To Know About Weddings By Palladium
When designing the ever-evolving Karen Bussen Wedding Collection, New York-based event planner and party guru Karen Bussen creates concepts that can be customized for couples to build one of a kind weddings, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in the latest issue of Travel Courier Digital. “I know each couple has their own vision so it’s all about options,” she says. “One thing I love is the spectacular different locations and there are different feelings across the hotels. Each hotel has its TRS and Palladium feeling but each of them is also unique.” Bussen, who has...
Warwick Extends Agent Incentive Program
The Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas has extended its “WPIB Travel Agents Incentive Program,” offering eligible travel agents with cash bonuses up to US$65 per booking throughout 2020 on top of regular commissions of up to 20%. Through the program, agents must complete the “WPIB Specialist” training with the resort’s sales team to learn about the features of the resort and the incentives. Agents with a valid IATA, TRUE or CLIA number can register for the WPIB Travel Agents Incentive Program by completing the registration form, available by e-mailing...
VoX, Lapointe to Rep Haven Resorts
Haven Resorts & Spas has named VoX International as its brand sales and marketing representative for North America. Through VoX, Jan LaPointe has been appointed as director of sales and marketing for North America. With more than 30 years of experience in the tourism industry, LaPointe is a knowledgeable and trusted leader with a proven track record of developing and growing new brands, driving innovative marketing strategies, developing loyalty programs and identifying new sales channels for hotels. In this role, LaPointe will be responsible for leading Haven’s sales and...
Dream Hotel Group Moving Into San Antonio
Dream Hotel Group has announced plans to open Dream San Antonio, Texas in 2023. With more than 20 new hotels on the horizon for Dream, the signing of Dream San Antonio represents another milestone in the continued growth and expansion of the company and its portfolio of lifestyle brands. “San Antonio is one of the most authentic, passionate and diverse cities in America, as seen through its bold culture, rich history and burgeoning art, music and culinary scenes – making it an ideal destination for the Dream Hotels flag,” said Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein. “We are proud...
Goway Sees Support For ‘Plastics’ Initiative
Hotel partners of Goway Travel in South America have joined the travel company’s bid to reduce the impact of single-use plastics across the continent. Goway recently announced steps the company is taking to have a positive impact in South America, with its initiative to help rid South and Central America of single-use plastic bottles. “While many people travel with a reusable bottle already, they will still fill up said bottle using complimentary plastic water bottles at hotels, or purchased bottles from local stores which defeats the whole point,” says Don Forster, product...
Full Moon Feast at the Great Canadian Winter Lodge
Niagara's Great Canadian Winter Lodge is offering travellers a chance to dine under the brilliant light of the winter full moon while taking in views of the snow-covered fairways of Whirlpool Golf Course. Taking place on Feb. 8, Niagara Parks’ Full Moon Dinner presents a five-course menu of elevated comfort foods alongside seasonal cocktails, local craft beer and VQA wine selections. Inspired by Niagara Parks’ culinary philosophy of celebrating local food and drink, the Full Moon Dinner begins with a warm-up cocktail reception with spiked hot chocolate, traditional mulled wine...