Hotels
‘New’ Riu Bravo Welcomes Back Guests
The Riu Bravo hotel has re-opened its doors on the Spanish island of Majorca following a complete renovation. After five months of refurbishment work, the hotel in Playa de Palma is welcoming its first guests with a fresh, modern style as well as updated facilities and services. The new Riu Bravo features a facade similar to that of the Hotel Riu San Francisco's, which after its renovation last year became a pioneer in the redevelopment of this established destination. Straight lines, a white colour palette, glass and metal are the main features of the exterior, while inside, the...
Win a Luxury Vacation for Two to Mexico
A new class of luxury resorts is epitomized in the recently upgraded, five-star Bahia Principe Akumal Don Pablo Collection in Mexico. Established in 2007, the Don Pablo Collection boasts impeccable amenities and superior, personalized service aimed at pampering even the most discerning guests. Located in Mexico's Riviera Maya, Akumal offers a more rustic Mexican feel and enjoys a lower profile than popular spots like Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Akumal is also perfectly situated so vacationers can spend time visiting Mayan ruins Coba or Tulum and learn about the country's natural...
Canada’s Top Chefs Cooking With Karisma
Following a sold-out winter season featuring notable Canadian chefs such as Chef Jonathan Gushue and Chef Todd Perrin, Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced the remaining nine chefs in “The 2015 Canadian Beef Culinary Series by Karisma.” The Canadian Beef Culinary Series by Karisma, established in 2014, is a partnership between El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels, by Karisma, Canadian Beef, and Air Canada Vacations that delivers a Gourmet Inclusive Experience featuring exceptional service, culinary delights, Canada’s top chefs and wines by Jackson Family Wines. The...
Wyndham Goes With Sabre
At its Global Conference in Las Vegas, Wyndham Hotel Group announced to thousands of franchisees that the company has entered into a global CRS services agreement to migrate its central reservations systems to Sabre Corporation’s SynXis Central Reservations solution. The agreement makes Sabre the exclusive global central reservation system provider for Wyndham and makes Wyndham Hotel Group the first global company to leverage the overall Sabre SynXis Enterprise Platform. As part of its strategy to bring industry-leading technology to its global portfolio of franchisees and hotel...
Hilton Continues Growth in Mexico
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Grupo Aldo Promotora de Inversion SAPI de CV to operate a new build Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Salamanca, Mexico. Scheduled to open in 2016, the new Hilton Garden Inn in one of Mexico’s key industrial cities serves as an example of the company’s continued expansion efforts in Mexico. Forming part of the award-winning, mid-priced brand that delivers high quality and value, Hilton Garden Inn Salamanca, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, will be strategically located near major automotive plants, businesses...
Marriott Completes Delta Deal
Marriott International, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Delta Hotels and Resorts brand and management and franchise business from Delta Hotels Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC). The deal increases Marriott's distribution in Canada to more than 120 hotels and 27,000 rooms, making Marriott the largest full-service hotel company in Canada. With the closing of the Delta transaction, Marriott's development pipeline in Canada exceeds 45 properties and 7,300 rooms. Marriott's Delta portfolio includes 37 hotels and nearly...
Starwood ‘Suite Week’ in NYC
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has introduced its lineup for “Suite Week 2015,” featuring special room discounts and package experiences for New York City guests. Participating luxury and high-end hotels are offering suite packages with savings of up to 30% and other unique experiential offers (such as free high speed Internet access, free early check-in and late check-out. Suite Week 2015 spotlights many of the company’s world-class hotel brands, including W, Westin, Sheraton and St. Regis. Suite Week packages are available until April 7 for stays through March...
Coming Soon: W Bellevue
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has signed an agreement with Kemper Development Company and Affiliates to debut the iconic W brand in Bellevue, Washington, as part of the US$1.2 billion expansion of The Bellevue Collection. W Bellevue is slated to open in spring 2017 with a contemporary design inspired by the hotel’s location near the shores of Lake Washington and Bellevue’s history as a lakeside vacation destination. W Bellevue will join W Seattle as the W brand’s second hotel in the Puget Sound area. W Bellevue will be adjacent to The Westin Bellevue Hotel and...