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By TravelPress Staff

December 3, 2015

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...

By TravelPress Staff

December 2, 2015

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...

By TravelPress Staff

December 2, 2015

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...

By TravelPress Staff

November 26, 2015

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...

By TravelPress Staff

November 26, 2015

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...

By TravelPress Staff

November 20, 2015

On The Road At Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

A year after being laid low by Hurricane Odile, a “re-imagined” Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos officially reopened last night (Nov. 19) with close to 1,200 guests, most from the trade and including a significant Canadian contingent, on hand for the gala ceremony and party, reports PressToday's Mike Baginski from Los Cabos. The Sea of Cortez-fronting resort on the outskirts of San Jose del Cabo boasts 591 rooms, every one of which was “touched” in the renovation necessitated by the massive 2014 hurricane that devastated the entire Cabo district. While obviously not desirable, the...

By Bob Mowat

November 18, 2015

Agents Discover Fattal Hotels

About 50 travel agents and tour operators were on hand for an early morning breakfast hosted by the Israel Government Tourist Office (IGTO), El Al and Fattal Hotels yesterday. The event provided those attending with an update on the latest news from both IGTO and El Al, plus a primer on Fattal Hotels and its numerous properties in Israel. After presenting an upbeat video, Israel: Seeing is believing, that showcased the destination's cities, culture, natural wonders, history and lots more, Melman told her audience that so fare in 2015, Israel had welcomed 57,000 Canadian visitors. She...

By TravelPress Staff

November 18, 2015

Sunwing Adds Gansevoort DR to Portfolio

Sunwing is now offering the luxurious Gansevoort Dominican Republic for this coming winter season. Situated in Sosua, on the Dominican Republic’s less-travelled northern shore, the hotel enjoys an enviable location on its own private beach surrounded by lush tropical foliage. Guests can relax poolside on double-sized private cabana beds, or explore the warm waters and the many watersports available, including hobie cats, kayaking, snorkelling and paddle boarding. The area is also a scuba divers’ and fishing paradise. Comprising 48 luxurious suites, accommodation options include...

By TravelPress Staff

November 17, 2015

Chilling Out in Chicago

Through April 30, 2016, the Hiltons of Chicago are bringing back the popular “Chicago Chillcation” promotion offering travellers a chance to craft their own winter vacation in the Windy City. Chillcation includes a variety of valuable discounts and incentives, as well as new enhanced package amenities, for guests staying at The Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel and Hilton Chicago hotels. With Chillcation, the Just Chillin’ packages at The Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel and Hilton Chicago allow guests the option to “Chill In” or “Chill Out” with amenities that allow them to...

By Bob Mowat

November 17, 2015

Holidays Are Happening

Santa Claus – not to mention Mrs. Claus and their elf, Kandy Kane – will be escaping to Florida in December to join guests for Holiday Happenings at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. During this month-long celebration, children – as well as kids at heart – can enjoy a magical holiday vacation experience at the Epcot Resort Area hotel with special holiday season room rates starting at $159 per night. Activities during the holiday season, include greetings from Santa and Mrs. Klaus in their special Tiki Hut; a chance to check out the life-size chocolate holiday...