Hotels
Baha Mar Files for Chapter 11 Protection
The developer of the mega Baha Mar resort and casino complex in The Bahamas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, initiated “in order to complete construction and open Baha Mar as soon as practicable.” According to a release, the board of directors determined that due to the financial consequences of the repeated delays by the general contractor, and the resulting loss of revenue, the Chapter 11 process is “the best path to provide the time to put in place a viable capital structure and working relationships to complete construction and successfully open Baha Mar.”...
Jumeirah Popular With Canadians
The timing was right for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts to call in Toronto Friday for a trade luncheon extolling the virtues of the luxury brand, which includes the Burj Al Arab in Dubai (the famed “sailboat” hotel). Company VP sales and marketing Americas Tom Civitano told travel agents at Sassafraz that Canada had just become Jumeirah's second leading provider of guests. “It's a historic day,” he exclaimed, noting that more than 14,000 Canadians a year now stay in Jumeirah properties, which extend across Europe and Asia in addition to the Middle East region for which it is...
Celebrity, MGM Deliver Deliver the Goods
Celebrity Cruises and MGM Resorts International have come together to give loyalty program members more ways to travel in style. Celebrity’s Captain’s Club and MGM Resorts’ M life members can choose from exclusive premium offers throughout the year. These include complimentary cruises for qualified M life Platinum and NOIR members, and Captain’s Club members can enjoy benefits and special access at MGM Resorts’ destinations, including concerts, events, entertainment venues, restaurants and more. “Aligning MGM Resorts with Celebrity Cruises, one of the top cruise lines in...
Playa Resorts’ Hosts July Webinars
Playa Resorts, which recently introduced the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara brands, will host two webinars in July, open to all Canadian travel agents. The following is a link for the July 3 webinar, 10 a.m. (Pacific): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3440806557719045377 . A second will be held July 16, 10 a.m. EDT, see https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4925865236350426113...
Warwick Set to Open on Cayo Santo Maria
Warwick Hotels will open the Warwick Cayo Santa Maria Resort on Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, on Aug. 15 – an all-inclusive property spread over 26 hectares of gardens with views of the Caribbean Sea. Located 45 minutes from Santa Clara International Airport, Warwick says the Warwick Cayo Santa Maria “represents the ultimate luxury experience in Cuba” and has 800 rooms, including 16 suites, and eight restaurants, including international buffet, Caribbean, a steakhouse, trattoria and a snack bar. There are six bars. Also found are a kids club, a 2,300-square-metre swimming-pool, two...
‘Time Out in T.O.’
The InterContinental Toronto Centre presents “Time Out in T.O.,” a summer family package full of fun and complimentary goodies, including a take-home Selfie Stick, buffet breakfast, movie night, access to the Kids Zone and a bottle of sunscreen for hitting the streets and shores of Toronto. In the centre of it all, the InterContinental Toronto Centre is just steps to the city’s main attractions – Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre and Toronto’s bustling waterfront, the Harbourfront Centre. The InterContinental Toronto Centre “Time...
Shangri-La Paris ‘Rooted in Nature’
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris has a first in the world of Parisian palace hotels by hosting a series of “100% Green Dinners.” On the first Thursday of each month, La Bauhinia will present a special five-course vegetable-focused menu and invite one of the hotel’s French market purveyors to meet with diners. To further enhance the evening, La Bauhinia will be transformed by a nature-inspired decor and a DJ will create a celebratory atmosphere. Shangri-La Hotel, Paris Executive Chef Christophe Moret has been cultivating his nature-driven cuisine since his arrival at the hotel in...
The Westin Nova Scotian Marks 85 Years
Since opening on June 23, 1930, The Westin Nova Scotian has been a downtown Halifax landmark and a fixture in the community. From hosting royalty including Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth in the 1950s and 1970s, as well as Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana in the early 1980s, the hotel has been a celebrated member of the Halifax community. To celebrate 85 years of welcoming guests and visitors to the city, the hotel is offering a special rate through the end of June starting from $85. The hotel is offering 85 rooms starting from $85 for traditional guestrooms with one queen or...