Hotels
Canopy by Hilton Says Hello to Dallas
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s new lifestyle brand, has announced plans to develop Canopy Dallas | Uptown. Located at the intersection of Cityplace West and Oak Grove in Uptown Dallas, the 150-room Canopy Dallas | Uptown will be the hospitality highlight of Cityplace, a master planned mixed-use luxury retail and residential development. The new-build hotel is slated to open in fall 2017 and will feature a restaurant and a rooftop...
Sunwing Celebrates Launch of New Couples Brochure
Sunwing Vacations’ first ever stand-alone brochure dedicated to Couples Resorts’ lineup of luxury adults-only properties in Jamaica is now out. To celebrate, the tour operator has a time-limited promotion where travellers can save $300 per couple when they book a seven-night holiday at a Couples Resort with Sunwing through June 30 for departures until Oct. 31, 2017. Featuring four upscale hotels in Jamaica, Couples Resorts’ oceanfront properties are renowned for offering one of the most complete all-inclusive experiences in the Caribbean – where nearly everything is included...
Survey Says: Vancouver Most Expensive
Vancouver is the most expensive city in Canada based on the cost of its lodging, according to a new survey by CheapHotels.org which compared hotel rates across 30 main destinations across the country. In compiling the rankings, the average rate for the cheapest available double room during the month of June was established for each Canadian urban destination. In June, most destinations in Canada reach their highest average rates, making it a good comparative period. In Vancouver, travellers will have to spend an average of $164 per night for the least expensive double room. It...
Vegas’ Lucky Dragon Set To Open Late This Year
The new Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas' first resort delivering an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience, is on schedule to be completed late this year. “Our principals have provided the financial commitments necessary to ensure Lucky Dragon’s development remains on track for an opening later this year,” said David Jacoby, chief operating officer of Lucky Dragon. “As the first ground up casino development in Las Vegas in six years, the opening of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino will mean more options for Las Vegas visitors and locals alike. We are filling a...
AIC Hotel Group Introduced
All Inclusive Collection – which introduced the first-ever all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels and Hard Rock-branded golf courses – has unveiled a new company name, AIC Hotel Group. The name change serves as an “indication of the brand’s commitment to diversify and expand its current portfolio to include EP hotels, and reflects the evolution of the brand as a more all-encompassing collection.” AIC Hotel Group is exclusively contracted by RCD Hotels to spearhead the sales and marketing efforts for the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as the...
Four Seasons Kyoto Now Accepting Reservations
Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan's historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning Oct. 15. The all-new hotel is located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city's temple district, minutes away from Kyoto's tech industries, creative arts and leading educational institutions. The hotel features 123 guest rooms and suites, as well as 57 residences. Four dining options include an exclusive sushi restaurant, a modern brasserie, lounge and a garden tea house. An intimate spa is located adjacent to the...
DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts In Fiji
DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its first hotel in Fiji – the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji - Sonaisali Island. The resort joins an existing portfolio of six DoubleTree by Hilton branded properties operating in the Australasia region, and opens as Hilton Worldwide’s 22nd hotel in the region. Situated on a lush, private tropical island and surrounded by the pristine waters of the South Pacific Ocean, DoubleTree by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island is just a three-minute boat ride from the main island of Viti Levu and an easy 25-minute drive from Nadi International...
Best Western Helps Out
Best Western Hotels & Resorts reports that its charity arm, Best Western for a Better World, will be donating to the Canadian Red Cross to assist those affected by the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In addition to the donation to the Canadian Red Cross, Canadian members of Best Western Rewards, the company’s loyalty program, can also support the cause by donating their points which Best Western will then convert to cash. Those funds will also be given to the Canadian Red Cross, providing even more resources to aid in the relief effort. “Our thoughts and...