Hotels
Green Key Global Recognized By GSTC
With Green Key Global’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program, which is favoured by hotel establishments in North America, just recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Transat is pleased to announce that all of the hotel certification programs it promotes now comply with GSTC criteria, the global benchmark for sustainable tourism. Transat’s customers can now be secure in the knowledge that, whichever eco-friendly hotel they choose, it conforms to the highest social and environmental responsibility standards. “We are very pleased to see the Green Key Global program...
Four Seasons Gives Agents The Inside Story
From extra-ordinary guest experiences and affluent millennial travel to multi-generational travel, representatives from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are hitting the road to engage with travel professionals on what differentiates the brand. “We’re hoping to provide the travel industry with more in-depth knowledge about Four Seasons, information that’s intangible, that they can’t really find on a website, they can’t find in a brochure,” Jane Burnell, vice president of sales, Americas, told PressToday. “It’s information that they really need to position Four Seasons...
Marriott, Starwood Merger Approved
A merger between Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has been approved. Marriott and Starwood report that at separate special stockholder meetings today (April 8) the stockholders of both companies approved proposals relating to Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood, which will create the world’s largest hotel company. Holders of over 97% of Marriott shares present and voting at the meeting, representing over 79% of outstanding shares, voted in favour of a proposal to issue shares of Marriott common stock in connection with the...
Hilton Broadens New England Presence
DoubleTree by Hilton has broadened its presence in New England with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Boston-Rockland in the popular South Shore area of Massachusetts. The new, 127-room property opened following a multi-million dollar renovation, and is located in the busy suburban region between bustling Boston and historic Plymouth. Formerly a Holiday Inn, the hotel is owned and managed by Linchris Hotel Corporation. Extensive renovations to the five-storey hotel have transformed the lobby and fully updated guest rooms with a sleek, modern design complemented by all-new...
Karisma Launches ‘Cash-in Your Points’ Incentive
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new incentive exclusively for Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants – Cash-in Your Points. The program enables active Diamond and Elite Consultants to apply points from prior reservations toward clients’ vacations and pocket the cash, when booking directly through Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Beginning April 18, the Cash-in Your Points incentive will reward travel agents by allowing them to apply points for up to two nights of their clients’ booking in exchange for the cash value of the corresponding room rate. Agents will...
SLH Says Thanks For The Support
Top executives from Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) kicked off a four-city tour of North America with a stop in Toronto that was designed to both update the travel trade on the latest news from the group and also to say 'thanks' to its travel agency supporters for the business that they've sent SLH's way. When asked why Toronto was the first stop on the tour, Filip Boyen, CEO of SLH, was quick to point out that Canada ranks as the hotel group's “third biggest feeder market” and worldwide, travel agents account for 80% of SLH's bookings – and 60% of those bookings are...
Signature Adds New Riu Reggae to Jamaica lineup
Signature Vacations reports the newest addition to RIU Hotels & Resorts, the five-star Riu Reggae in Montego Bay, Jamaica will open in November. According to officials, the adults only (18+) resort combines “a cutting-edge, fashion forward décor with an idyllic setting encircled by lush, tropical gardens.” When it opens in November 2016, the resort is expected to offer both a serene setting for couples and newlyweds, as well as an attractive base for singles and groups looking to combine beach relaxation with excursions of the island. The resort will featuring three...
Shangri-La Set For Sri Lanka Debut
Opening on Sri Lanka’s southern coastline on June 1, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa will span 145 acres, with the 300-room beachfront resort boasting tropical gardens, an 18-hole golf course, an artisan village and dining, event and entertainment options. “Sri Lanka is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Indian Ocean and a beautiful country with incredible natural attractions, wonderful people and more than 2,000 years of culture. We are delighted to be opening the first international luxury resort in Hambantota and look forward to bringing Shangri-La’s...