Hotels
Europe is Epic With Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts has added iconic European ski resorts in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria to its Epic Pass, which already includes some of the best skiing in the US and Australia. For the 2016-2017 ski season, Vail has added Les 3 Vallees, Paradiski and Tignes-Val d'Isere in France, Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy, 4 Vallees in Switzerland, and Arlberg in Austria. The 2016-2017 Epic Pass also offers unlimited access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Wilmot...
HAC Calls for Hall of Fame Entries
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is now accepting entries for the 2016 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence. The program continues the Association’s tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry. The awards program recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following divisions: The Humanitarian Award: Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents that the individual...
Velas Unveils New Travel Agent Website
Mexico’s Velas Resorts has a new website for travel agents as the company gets ready to open its fifth resort, Grand Velas Los Cabos (pictured). Available in English, Spanish and French (coming soon), the portal offers everything from virtual tours, sales materials, image library, current offers and the latest news to a photo and video of the week. Contact information for the sales department at each resort and the worldwide sales team are also available. In addition, agents have the ability to send clients a personalized welcome card directly from the site in several different...
Four Seasons Anguilla Now Accepting Reservations
Debuting in October, the new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla is now accepting reservations and offering several special introductory packages. With a range of accommodations from Deluxe Rooms to luxurious Five-Bedroom Villas, the Four Seasons resort is ideal for extended families and groups of friends, as well as couples looking for a romantic retreat. Features include on-site restaurants, lounges, recreation and a 975-metre-long beach. Reservations are now being confirmed for the fall and winter season, with the following packages available in addition to standard room...
Hard Rock To Introduce Snow Skiing in Mexico
AIC Hotel Group and Camp Woodward, a leader in lifestyle and action sports, have partnered to launch a unique new concept in experiential travel with Woodward Riviera Maya and Woodward Punta Cana. Both facilities will debut next year at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, where guests will be able to participate in many of the disciplines offered at the original Camp Woodward, as well as one-of-a-kind chances to snowboard and snow ski indoors in the Caribbean and Mexico. Woodward Riviera Maya and Woodward Punta Cana will offer a variety of...
Hello? Aloft Unveils Voice-Activated Hotel Rooms
Imagine asking a hotel room to turn up the air conditioning when it gets too hot or to turn on the lights before getting out of bed. Well, the future is here at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Aloft Hotels, which has unveiled the results of its top secret “Project: Jetson” and debuted the first-ever voice activated hotel room, giving guests entirely new ways to interact using “Hey Siri.” Each Aloft Voice-Activated Hotel Room is equipped with an iPad running a custom Aloft app used for controlling the in-room guest experience, with HomeKit-enabled accessories including room...
Conrad Xiamen Welcomes Guests
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's smart luxury hotel brand, has opened its first property in China's Fujian province, on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Conrad Xiamen occupies the 37th to 54th floors of the iconic 300-metre-tall Shimao Straits Tower, in the heart of Siming's Central Business District. Designed to be a shopping, leisure and business hub, Shimao Straits Tower is a striking sea-facing landmark with a sail-shaped design boasting expansive views of Gulangyu Island. Guests of Conrad Xiamen enjoy direct access to a shopping mall and a cinema, as well as the...
Andaz Opens in Ottawa
Hyatt Hotels' Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market is open for business, marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. The Ottawa hotel is the 13th in the brand's portfolio. Three other Andaz hotels will open by the end of this year, including Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Andaz Delhi and Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. Set in the heart of ByWard Market, the capital’s newest hotel boasts 200 rooms, flexible meeting space, a ground floor restaurant and bar, as well as a rooftop lounge, offering sweeping views of the Ottawa cityscape. An all-day coffee bar with grab-and-go bites...