The Walt Disney Company has unveiled the key creative elements of Shanghai Disneyland, including 6 themed lands filled with world-class attractions and live entertainment spectaculars – many of them a first for a Disney park.
Disney chairman and CEO, Bob Iger revealed a scale model of the world-class theme park and displays showcasing key highlights of unique attractions, entertainment, dining and hotels at a presentation held at the Shanghai Expo Centre this week.
Iger said: “We are building something truly special here in Shanghai that not only showcases the best of Disney's...
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal is offering a variety of getaways this summer that will allow agents' clients to explore Montreal.
The Sheraton Coca-Cola Summer Adventure package sees guests booking a weekend night receiving a $20 MasterCard prepaid card and 2 Coca-Cola beverages. Call 1-866-716-8134 and ask for rate code SIHOL for reservations.
The Family Fun Package brings the whole family together as they'll enjoy a family pass that will allow them to experience some of Montreal's popular attractions including the Biodome, the Montreal Science Centre and IMAX TELUS THEATRE, the...
For agents with clients wo are traveling solo or with a group and want to enjoy the room all to themselves at no extra cost, Club Med has an offer that will fit the bill.
Club Med has waived the single supplement for escapes through Dec. 18, 2015 which are booked by August 26, 2015, in the following destinations – Turkoise, Turks and Caicos; Sandpiper Bay, Florida; Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and Cancun Yucatan, Mexico.
Go to http://www.clubmedagents.ca for...
Living Water Resort & Residences, a year-round recreational and tourist destination situated right on the shores of Georgian Bay, has committed to donating $100,000 over multiple years to support Scholarship Programs and building developments at the South Georgian Bay Campus of Georgian College. The donations will be raised from an annual golf tournament and various other initiatives including support from the owner.
The resort has already raised up to $15,000 through its 1st Annual Cranberry Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament attracted a number of dignitaries, sponsors and...
Sandals Resorts has unveiled plans for significant enhancements to Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa which will be completed by December 2015. The resort's Coconut Blocks – which consist of 64 rooms and suites – are currently undergoing a complete transformation to allow for more spacious guest rooms and bathrooms along with other new amenities and features.
Guests of the butler and concierge level suites will experience all new patios with coral stone floors, outdoor bathtubs and dining tables to relax and unwind.
The butler-serviced loft suites are being transformed with a...
The InterContinental Toronto Centre has a Pan Am/Parapan Am Games package for fans coming across the city and globe.
It includes overnight accommodation for two and a welcome bag for two with a Pan Am water bottle or tumbler, TTC day pass, vitamin water and power bar, city map, Azure Restaurant & Bar voucher and Spa InterContinental spa dollars.
There is also a complimentary upgrade to the next room category upon check-in (subject to availability) and standard WiFi Internet access.
The InterContinental Toronto Centre Pan Am/Parapan Am Games package starts at $249 per night,...
With more than 40 years experience in the travel sector and the longest tenure of any major hotel brand CEO, Best Western International president and CEO David Kong will share his knowledge – along with personal stories – in a new executive blog entitled “It’s Personal.”
“I have always believed there is something uniquely personal about hospitality, and with the launch of It’s Personal, I look forward to sharing my thoughts on the issues I am passionate about and my hope is I can help spark conversations about topics that impact the travel sector generally.”
Kong’s...
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s new hotel brand, and Icelandair Hotels have unveiled plans for Canopy’s first hotel in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.
Canopy Reykjavik City Centre is expected to be the first hotel globally to open in the brand’s portfolio, which launched in October 2014.
“Reykjavik has an incredible energy and is a fitting setting in which to introduce our first Canopy by Hilton hotel,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice-president, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide. “Iceland has grown in stature as a destination, owing to the...
Agents booking clients to any Sandals or Beaches resort (a minimum seven-night stay) for travel between Aug. 16 and Nov. 22 can now earn a special “Fall Booking Bonus,” based on room category: US$100 for every Butler suite; US$50 for every Club Sandals/Concierge suite; US$25 for every Deluxe room.
There is no limit to how much agents can earn and group bookings are also eligible. All bookings must be registered on Sandals’ travel agent portal http://www.sandals.com/tas. The Fall Booking Bonus applies only to bookings made directly with Unique Vacations.
For further details,...
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, with locations from Cancun and Chicago to Orlando and Punta Cana, has amped up its loyalty program with a double hotel points promotion through Hard Rock Rewards.
Hard Rock Rewards members are eligible to receive double hotel points on specific qualifying rates on bookings made online from July 6 to Sept. 30.
“Whether vacationers are visiting for leisure or business travel, this program gives them the opportunity to enhance their experience and enjoy our brand’s unique amenities,” says Nora Swire, senior director of marketing, Hard Rock Hotels...