Hotels
Long-Forgotten Tunnel Ashford Castle’s New Wine Cellar
As part of its US$75-million restoration project, Ireland's Ashford Castle has unveiled a new wine cellar equipped for hosting wine tastings and private events. During the process of the restoration, Red Carnation Hotels (the hotel's parent company, which oversaw the renovation and reopening of Ashford Castle as its new flagship property) discovered an unused tunnel that was originally a limestone coal bunker and later an old servants' entrance and walkway underneath the castle. Ashford Castle has long been recognized for its outstanding wine list, with its original wine cellars...
Start 2016 Off Right With Sunwing
Sunwing Vacations has launched a New Year's Resolution Sale that offers savings of up to 40% on the operator's beach getaways for a limited time. Now that's a resolution that's worth keeping. From Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, agents' customers can take advantage of discounted rates on vacations to the most popular destination hotspots in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America; with over 30 local gateways to choose from across Canada. For more information on Sunwing Vacations' New Year's Resolution Sale, agents should go to http://www.sunwing.ca...
Claremont Club & Spa Joins Fairmont Portfolio
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has welcomed San Francisco's Claremont Club & Spa as the newest addition to the company’s portfolio, joining the ranks of landmark Fairmont hotels including The Plaza in New York, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, and The Savoy in London. Built in 1915, and ideally nestled at the base of the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve, overlooking San Francisco Bay, the Claremont offers 276 restored guestrooms and suites, an impressive club and spa, and an unparalleled dining portfolio. Fairmont’s parent company, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, purchased the...
Cinderella Story
In celebration of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical CINDERELLA, the InterContinental Toronto Centre is offering a special package, complete with romantic and elegant touches, such as a Cinderella shoe shopping spree and in-room confection. The InterContinental Toronto Centre Cinderella Package starts at $689 per night and is available to Jan.10 for Saturday night stays only, excluding Dec. 26. Reservations are required three days prior to arrival. The package includes overnight accommodations for two, two tickets to the musical, buffet breakfast for two, $200 gift card for Town...
RIU Wishes Agents A Merry Christmas
RIU Hotels and Resorts hosted its annual Toronto trade lunch for top performers yesterday (Dec. 1) in conjunction with top Canadian partner, the Sunwing Travel Group. The low-key affair at the Jazz Bistro was a mix and mingle reception and lunch with a short update on the chain's considerable growth in 2015, continuing into 2016. Plenty of Sunwing/Signature staff were on hand to meet the agents and thank them for their support. RIU execs noted that Signature Vacations is their biggest partner worldwide, while Sunwing's Deanna Murphy observed, “We have a special relationship with...
TravelBrands Introduces Sandals VIP Line
TravelBrands and Sandals & Beaches Resorts are teaming up to help make it easier for agents to book some of the world's top resorts. Agents across the country now have access to a dedicated VIP line which will grant them priority to bilingual certified Sandals & Beaches reservations specialists when contacting Sunquest or Holiday House. In addition, they will benefit from quick and easy service to book Sandals & Beaches groups, great commission and the opportunity to accumulate a multitude of Loyalty Points. The company has also introduced an “Automatic Price Match...
One Of A Kind Vacation
The Nickelodeon Experience at Azul Hotels, by Karisma is being promoted as a “one-of-a-kind vacation that will make parents heroes to their kids” and give the whole family an opportunity to see Nickelodeon characters in-person, including Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The journey begins with custom kids’ check-ins with Slime Smoothies, Nickelodeon Concierges, a Nick Toy Lending Library and special Nickelodeon-themed amenities and will continue with character dining opportunities, character meet-and-greets, a chance to get Slimed and...
Remodeled ClubHouse Riu Negril Reopened
Riu Hotels & Resorts reports ClubHotel Riu Negril has reopened after being completely remodeled. The chain invested $20 million in the Jamaican property, which now has a more current and contemporary style and offers its guests new restaurants, bars and areas for children to enjoy. The hotel is one of RIU's most popular in Jamaica, thanks to its Caribbean design and its location in Bloody Bay, overlooking a white sand-beach. The hotel's 420 rooms now offer a more attractive and contemporary design, although their wooden furniture has been preserved. The bathrooms, in which the...