Hotels
Hilton Set For Miami/Dadeland Expansion
Hilton Worldwide and Baptist Health South Florida have announced the signing of a franchise license agreement to open Hilton Miami/Dadeland, a full service, 184-room hotel, on the Baptist Hospital campus in Miami. Scheduled to open in late 2018, the hotel will feature 150 guest rooms, 34 tailored to guests staying for longer periods, the largest meeting space in the area, a wellness centre, farm-to-table restaurant and more. The hotel will be operated by Interstate Hotels and Resorts. Hilton Miami/Dadeland will complement the patient experience offered at Miami Cancer Institute, a...
Homewood Suites Now in San Antonio
Homewood Suites by Hilton has introduced its newest property – the 112-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport. The new hotel offers a combination of studio and one-bedroom accommodations, featuring fully equipped kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. Guests are also provided with complimentary daily full-hot breakfast, evening social Monday-Thursday, WiFi and grocery shopping service. Amenities include a fitness centre and indoor pool. The hotel is just a short drive from local attractions in downtown San Antonio including San Antonio River Walk, the...
Riu Opens in Sri Lanka
Riu has arrived in Asia with a five-star hotel in Sri Lanka. The Riu Sri Lanka opened its doors Aug. 5 and its location in southeastern Sri Lanka makes it a perfect location from which to explore the island or as a luxury base, having been designed specifically to offer a relaxed atmosphere. The newly constructed hotel offers 24-hour all-inclusive service and overlooks the beach. The hotel has three large pools and a children's pool, sunbathing terraces, Jacuzzi, gym and the Renova Spa wellness centre, which includes a hairdresser and massage service. Rooms include a balcony or...
Vail Resorts To Acquire Whistler Blackcomb
Vail Resorts, Inc. and Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, Inc. have reached a deal in which Vail will acquire 100% of the stock of Whistler Blackcomb. “Combining Whistler Blackcomb with Vail Resorts' portfolio of outstanding resorts provides Whistler Blackcomb with increased financial strength, marketing exposure, guest relationships and broadens the geographic diversity of our company with resorts across the United States, as well as in Australia and Canada,” said Dave Brownlie, Whistler Blackcomb's chief executive officer. “This relationship will bring greater resources to support...
Karisma Unveils Connoisseur Collection
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its Connoisseur Collection, designed for discerning guests and featuring “customizable vacations comprised of extraordinary privileges and exceptional service.” Taking Karisma’s Gourmet Inclusive Experience to the next level, officials say the Connoisseur Collection makes for indulgent hospitality and unforgettable experiences at some of the world’s most spectacular villas and suites. “Karisma has always been committed to setting a new standard, redefining and elevating what luxury represents at all-inclusive properties,” said...
Royal by rex Now in ACV Portfolio
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added another exclusive property to its product line in Saint Lucia – Royal by rex resorts. The 4.5-star, all-inclusive hotel is located in Rodney Bay next door to sister resorts St. Lucian and Papillon by rex resorts – both of which are also exclusive to ACV – and offers access to nearby shopping, bars and restaurants. Along with unlimited breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner, and domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the all-inclusive plan at Royal offers unlimited a la cart dining at two restaurants and one reservation per week at the...
Courtyard By Marriott Opens in Quebec City
Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City opened its doors on July 29. Featuring an “innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.” Located in the Lebourgneuf district, 10 minutes from Old Quebec and Jean-Lesage International Airport, the Courtyard Quebec City offers guests convenient access to the Videotron Centre, the ExpoCite’ Centre and Les Galeries de la Capitae Mall & Amusement Park. The hotel is also in close proximity to...
Sabre Expands Hotel Choices With EAN
Travel agents now have 63,000 more reasons to use the Sabre travel marketplace as their global distribution system (GDS) of choice, thanks to a participation agreement between Sabre Corporation and Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). With the new integration with EAN, Sabre is adding more than 63,000 new hotel properties to its travel marketplace and travel agencies now have access to EAN rates and availability through the Sabre GDS. Agents can easily shop and book properties through the Sabre Red Workspace. The additional properties are a range of property types, including...