Hotels
Mahalo Month
Hawaii's Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering reduced prices for travel professionals with the launch of its new “Mahalo Month” program. Special discounted rates will be available to all travel industry personnel, including, but not limited to retail travel agents, tour operator staff and reservation centre agents for travel from April 1 through May 31.“We’re pleased to partner with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to give travel industry professionals the chance to learn about the many amenities and services our properties have to offer,” said president and COO Alan Mattson....
Marriott Purchase of Starwood One Step Closer
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide report that as of yesterday the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired in connection with Marriott’s proposed acquisition of Starwood through a business combination. The expiration of the waiting period means the parties have cleared the pre-merger antitrust review in the United States, satisfying one of the closing conditions of the pending combination transactions. In addition, the companies announced that the pre-merger waiting period under Canadian law has...
Over The Water Luxury
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is getting set to open Latin America’s first and only Palafitos – Overwater bungalows. Set to open at the adults-only El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, by Karisma, in September, the Palafitos will be available for booking starting in March. And, as a thank you to dedicated travel agent partners, Sra. Dolores and Sr. Martinez, owners of El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma, have made the unprecedented decision for Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants who have already sold El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and...
Canadians Get Currency Deal at Vegas Hotel
Canadians who are reluctant to travel south of the border for holiday time can still consider the cash-at-par offer available at the Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The hotel will exchange Canadian currency at-par with US money for slot play in the hotel’s casino. The offer is good for exchanging up to $500 per day for gaming. And the term of the offer has been extended until March 31. The Downtown Grand says it is the only hotel in Las Vegas to make such an offer specifically to Canadians. But that’s not the only attraction to this hotel, starting with the fact...
The Ultimate March Break
The InterContinental Toronto Centre is gearing up for March Break 2016 with its “Ultimate March Break Escape” package, which features fun for everyone – including the family pet. Located close to Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium, the hotel's “Ultimate March Break Escape” package is available from March 14-18 and is priced at $229 per night. The InterContinental Toronto Centre Ultimate March Break Escape includes: Overnight accommodation Complimentary upgrade to the next room category Buffet breakfast for...
Leap Into Savings at Starwood
Starwood Hotels and Resorts across Canada are offering guests savings so great they only come around once every four years. Today only (Feb. 29), participating Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, Le Méridien, W, Element and Aloft hotels are offering travellers the chance to enjoy up to 29% off stays through April 30. The Leap Day sale is a limited time offer that must be booked by 11:59 p.m. EST today (Feb. 29). Rates vary by property, based on single/double occupancy and availability. A limited number of rooms are available at each property and blackout dates may apply. Rates...
ASTA Applauds Hilton Initiative
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has commended Hilton Worldwide for its recognition of the value travel agents add as an extension of its brand and business. On Feb. 16, Hilton launched a new campaign communicating that Hilton HHonors members can receive discounts on room rates not only when booking through its own channels, but also through preferred corporate travel partners and approved travel agents. The discount is available at more than 4,500 hotels around the world. “Representatives of ASTA and Hilton have recently held discussions on a variety of industry...
Transat Exclusive
Transat has added the new Ocean Casa del Mar resort, located in Cayo Santa Mari, to its line-up in Cuba. Located along a white sand beach, the all-inclusive, 800-room Ocean Casa del Mar is a 4.5-star resort – exclusive to Transat – featuring eight restaurants, including a selection of à la carte restaurants, nine bars, four pools (two for adults, one for children and one for babies), business centre and an array of recreational activities and water...