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By TravelPress Staff

June 10, 2016

Waldorf Astoria Coming to Dubai

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open a property in Dubai. Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is expected to begin welcoming guests in the fall of 2017. Forming part of a mixed-use residential, retail and office-space development, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre will feature 247 guest rooms, as well as a range of upscale dining options, spa and wellness facilities. Significant events space will include a grand ballroom and a further four meeting rooms, designed for social occasions and corporate...

By TravelPress Staff

June 10, 2016

Just For Laughs With Sunwing

Following a successful inaugural event, Sunwing Vacations has announced the return of “Just For Laughs Resort Week” at the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa between Nov. 6-12 – allowing vacationers who travel with the tour operator to once again have an opportunity to be entertained by some of the world’s top comedians as part of their all-inclusive vacation. The week-long celebration of comedy will feature stand-up performances, family magic shows and roaming entertainers who will wander the grounds surprising unsuspecting guests with comical acts and pranks. Headliners...

By TravelPress Staff

June 9, 2016

Adults-Only Riu Republica Welcoming Guests

Signature Vacations has announced the highly anticipated opening of the new five-star adults only 18+ Riu Republica. Offering a unique ambiance of modern elegance, the luxury all-inclusive resort welcomed its first guests on June 4. Enjoying an enviable location on the white sands of Arena Gorda Beach in the Dominican Republic, the new resort is set in expansive tropical gardens, and boasts three large pools with spacious sun terraces. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, concierge service, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, steam bath and a Renova Spa including a beauty parlour and massage...

By TravelPress Staff

June 9, 2016

Discover ‘The Sirenis Difference’ June 22

Sirenis Hotels & Resorts is hosting a free travel agent webinar on June 22 at 2 p.m. EST. Sirenis boasts three all-inclusive, family friendly properties in Punta Cana, Riviera Nayarit and the Riviera Maya. Guests of all ages, travelling for any occasion, can enjoy the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement. In Punta Cana, the casino and onsite waterpark, Sirenis Aquagames, makes it the perfect destination for children and adults alike. In the Riviera Maya, guests seeking a group getaway will find countless activities available. The all new Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills...

By TravelPress Staff

June 7, 2016

Chelsea Offers Summer Savings

Toronto's Chelsea Hotel is having a summer sale, offering travellers saving of up to 20%. Guests staying for one night will save 15%, while those staying two or more nights will enjoy a savings of 20%. The hotel’s central downtown location makes it a perfect location for exploring all that Toronto has to offer – from petting stingrays at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada to the many summer festivals and concerts. Guests of the Chelsea can learn about the happenings in the city through the hotel’s Concierge. And, as an added perk, guests can take advantage of the hotel’s...

By TravelPress Staff

June 7, 2016

Parents Time-Out

Beaches Resorts is offering parents a chance to enjoy quality time together away from the kids – a vacation within their vacation – with its “Parents Time-Out for Two” package. For all new bookings of seven nights or longer at any Beaches resort in Jamaica or Turks & Caicos made through Nov. 7, parents can pick between a complimentary romantic candlelight dinner or a relaxing 30-minute couples massage during their Luxury Included vacation. Travel windows are Aug. 15 – Nov. 21 and Aug. 14 – Nov. 20, 2017. There is a limit of one complimentary “Parents Time-Out For...

By TravelPress Staff

June 3, 2016

Sandals Foundation, SickKids Make History in Barbados

Sandals Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have joined forces to create a fellowship that will provide funding for a healthcare professional from Barbados to train at the renowned children’s hospital in Toronto. Dr. Chantelle Browne-Farmer has been selected as the first candidate from Barbados to receive a two-year fellowship at SickKids as part of the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI). At SickKids, Dr. Browne-Farmer will be part of the Division of Haematology and Oncology where she will have an opportunity to become immersed in observing and participating in...

By TravelPress Staff

June 2, 2016

A Taste of Havana at Grand Oasis Cancun

Oasis Hotels & Resorts, an all-inclusive vacation resort brand in the Mexican Caribbean, is reporting the opening of the Havana Club Cigar Bar at Grand Oasis Cancun. While several Oasis properties throughout Cancun and the Riviera Maya have Cigar Bar concepts, all featuring fine cigars paired with quality spirits, Grand Oasis Cancun’s Havana Club will be the first in the destination to also offer guests nightly entertainment. Designed with luxurious leather furniture, rich wood finishes, fine crafted humidors and flat-screen televisions, the Havana Club Cigar Bar is suited for...

By TravelPress Staff

June 1, 2016

Atlantis’ Coral Towers to Get US$30 Million Transformation

Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas has launched a US$30 million renovation project at Coral Towers, set to begin this fall. Atlantis’ complete redesign to one of the property’s most popular towers is scheduled to be fully completed by next summer, with guest rooms and spaces re-opening in phases beginning late December 2016. According to officials, once complete, the property will unveil an entirely new guest experience from the arrival to the accommodations. Designed to reflect the epitome of a paradise destination, the 10-month renovation project will be brought...

By TravelPress Staff

June 1, 2016

Andaz Ottawa to Debut This Summer

Hyatt has announced the appointment of key leaders for Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, expected to begin welcoming guests this summer. Located in the ByWard Market neighbourhood, known as a burgeoning cultural hub in Ottawa’s downtown district, Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market will become the first Andaz-branded hotel in Canada, as well as the first Ottawa hotel under Hyatt’s brand portfolio. The hotel team will be led by Matt Graham (pictured), general manager, along with Markus Fisher as director of sales, marketing and events, and Stephen La Salle as executive chef. The hotel will be a...