Hotels & Resorts
Todd Is Back With Unique Vacations Canada
Maureen Barnes-Smith, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Canada, Unique Vacations Canada has announced the return of Richard Todd in the newly-created role of Senior Sales Consultant, effective immediately. Said Barnes-Smith: “To have someone of Richard’s high calibre, both professionally and personally, join my sales team at this time, during the era of Sandals 2.0, is exhilarating. His vast experience and strong skill-set is perhaps only matched by his passion for the Sandals brand and his deep connections to the Canadian market.” And she added: “I know that travel...
Discover Canada With WorldHotels’ New Portfolio Of Hotels
On the heels of its recent launch in Canada, with the addition of a selection of 10 independent hotels and resorts to its collections -- including nine properties in partnership with Prestige Hotels & Resorts -- WorldHotels is showcasing British Columbia this summer. Ron Pohl, President of WorldHotels, said that: “As WorldHotels ventures into new global markets, we are proud to invite travellers to discover new hotel and resort experiences within our portfolio.” Pohl continued: “Our new Canadian portfolio offers an incredibly diverse selection of hotels that offer truly...
Jamaica, Playa Team Up On Escapes.ca Fam
The Jamaica Tourist Board teamed up with Playa Hotels & Resorts to host an exclusive FAM trip for travel advisors from Escapes.ca. Twelve lucky agents were selected to visit Jamaica from May 10 to May 15 for an immersive destination experience that included tours of Playa’s five Jamaican properties and a full itinerary of island activities. Advisors from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario flew to Jamaica with WestJet Vacations and stayed at Jewel Paradise Cove, Hilton Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall. The group also conducted site inspections at Jewel...
Kensington Expands Its Exclusive Collection of Luxury Villas
Kensington Tours is expanding its Beyond Villas by Kensington Tours offerings with several new itineraries. This private villa portfolio is geared towards travellers who seek the ultimate privacy in the form of a luxury villa, along with tailor-made customized itineraries with unique in-destination experiences. Beyond Villas by Kensington Tours was first launched in February with an initial collection of more than 760 properties in the Caribbean, Europe and South Africa. The expansion brings the collection to more than 1,000 villas and includes several new itineraries that...
Club Med Reveals New Brand Identity
Club Med -- the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept with beach and mountain resorts worldwide – has unveiled a refreshed and modernized brand identity. Taking inspiration from the original Club Med philosophy – creating simple moments of happiness – which proved transformative for generations of travellers for decades to come, the iconic lifestyle brand shared details about its evolution into providing a more premium, family-friendly, and eco-conscious experience. Club Med continues its strong ambition to be the most desirable holiday lifestyle brand offering a unique experience to...
A New Chapter Begins With Sandals Dunn’s River
Following its grand opening celebration on May 19, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River is now officially open as the 17th resort in Sandals Resorts portfolio. Located on a stunning stretch of white sand beach -- a site originally handpicked by legendary hotelier and Sandals Resorts International founder the late Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart when the first Sandals Dunn’s River debuted over 30 years ago – the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River is a completely and utterly transformed hotel and experience. Featuring new culinary concepts and elevated suite designs, the 260-room...
A Grand Reveal For Sandals Dunn’s River
Under the transformational light of a new moon, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) unveiled its latest resort, the all-new 260-room Sandals Dunn’s River, with a celebration befitting its legendary lore in Jamaica’s tourism history. The night brought together leaders in the Caribbean, valued members of the Sandals Resorts family, and Jamaica’s most quintessential performers – including Grammy-Award winning artist Shaggy and The Voice winner Tessanne Chin – to commemorate the next chapter in the new resort’s storied history. Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals...
Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Open For Bookings
Blue Diamond Resorts’ newest addition, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, is set to debut and welcome guests to this Caribbean paradise in late November. The resort offers exclusive features, modern accommodations with ocean views, and exceptional dining experiences and is now open for bookings. Located 35 minutes from Montego Bay International Airport, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only will offer a private oasis for adult friends, couples and vacationers...