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By TravelPress Staff

May 31, 2016

Signature Doubles Early Booking Incentive

Signature Vacations is offering travellers the chance to reserve their next beach getaway in advance with zero deposit, as well as take advantage of a “Price Drop Guarantee” allowing them to benefit from extra early bird pricing on all-inclusive packages departing between Dec. 21 and Oct. 31, 2017. Travellers can therefore get one of the best deals all season and rest assured that they’ll be protected should the price of their vacation drop. The zero deposit, extra early bird pricing and Price Drop Guarantee are available across all of Signature Vacations’ exclusive...

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May 30, 2016

Trump Coming to YVR

Trump International Hotel and Tower Vancouver, scheduled to open late this summer, will have 147 guest rooms and be the second-tallest building on the Vancouver skyline. Located on West Georgia Street, the luxury hotel will feature Vancouver’s first pool bar nightclub, Drai’s Vancouver; the latest incarnation of the Michelin-starred restaurant Mott 32; as well as an exclusive Champagne Bar “showcasing the finest champagne vintages.” Trump Vancouver features a unique “twist” design created by famed architect Arthur Erickson that maximizes the window exposure and views in...

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May 26, 2016

Karisma Launches New Groups Tools

Karisma Hotels & Resorts has introduced an array of new meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tools, including detailed fact sheets, easy-to-use banquet kit menu options, themed group events and the added “Pick Your Perks” incentive – all which are great resources for groups. “With the development of Karisma’s specialized new tools and programs, we want to provide meeting planners with everything they ever needed, right at their fingertips,” said Alejandro Perez, corporate sales manager, Groups & Niche Markets. “Karisma Hotels & Resorts is...

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May 26, 2016

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...

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May 24, 2016

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...

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May 20, 2016

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...

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May 19, 2016

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...

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May 18, 2016

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...

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May 17, 2016

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...

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May 17, 2016

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...