Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont signs on with Jet Airways
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched a new marketing alliance with India's Jet Airways. As part of the new partnership, guests and members of the luxury hotel brand's guest recognition program, Fairmont President's Club, will have the option of earning airline miles in Jet Airways' frequent flyer program, JetPrivilege. To kick off the new partnership, Fairmont is extending a launch offer to its guests. Through Aug. 6, guests on qualifying stays will have the opportunity to earn triple miles based on 500 miles per night to a maximum of 2,000 miles per stay. Following the welcome offer,...
Lava Lava Beach Club set to open in June
When it opens this summer directly on the beach at Anaeho'omalu Bay, Lava Lava Beach Club will offer travellers a new "choice for laidback barefoot luxury."Presenting a uniquely Hawaiian beachfront experience, Lava Lava Beach Club features four contemporary freestanding cottages, a 120-seat open air restaurant and bar, and an outdoor event lawn that can accommodate up to 1,000 people. Set on 10 acres of beachfront property, Lava Lava's mission is "to create a fun, beachfront destination where guests can dine, drink, celebrate or simply relax in laidback Hawaiian luxury."Each of the Hawaiian...
Sheraton Maui renos feature Hawaiian art
After undergoing a US$6.5 million renovation to its guestrooms, the 508-room Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa now features traditional Hawaiian artwork, brand new tropical furnishings, plush carpeting and wireless Internet service. The hotel is located on legendary Kaanapali Beach....
Second Aloft opens in Canada
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. -- along with Silver Hotel Group and Northampton Hotel Group -- has opened its second Aloft location in Canada, the Aloft Vaughan Mills. Located in Vaughan, Ontario, the property joins the Aloft Montreal Airport which debuted as the world's first in 2008 with the same ownership groups. Aloft is Starwood's "style-at-a-steal" brand that now has 55 locations worldwide and has been designed to appeal to the digital generation. The Aloft Calgary University is set to open in early 2013 as one of the first hotel conversion projects for the brand. Featuring...
Real Resorts reaches out to those getting married
Cancun-based Real Resorts has added a Bridal & Honeymoon Online Registry Service to its romance options. By registering on Real Resorts Wedding web site at http://weddings.realresorts.com, couples can offer friends and family an easy way to select a romantic gift for the newlyweds. On Real Resorts' Bridal & Honeymoon Registry site, couples can list a series of amenities and services they would like added to their honeymoon or wedding experience. They can then invite guests and friends to contribute to these extras. Examples include guest suite upgrades for the couple, to SPA services, to a...
Realstar picks its winners
Realstar Hospitality celebrated its top properties of 2011 during its recent Canadian regional meetings. The company presented its 2011 Awards of Recognition at the event, recognizing the Motel 6 Grande Prairie, AB as its new property of the year; the Motel 6 Headingley, MB for best customer service, Western Canada; the Motel 6 Mississauga, ON for best customer service, Eastern Canada; the Motel 6 Stony Plain, AB for best quality practices, Western Canada; the Motel 6 Peterborough, ON for best quality practices, Eastern Canada; the Studio 6 Mississauga, ON for best competitive RevPar Index,...
New look for Halifax hotel
The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Halifax has a new look, following the completion of a $1 million renovation. The property now offers 177 refreshed guest rooms and suites with an open flow design. Rooms and suites feature a new look from top to bottom with new carpet, art work, vinyl and fixtures. Guests enjoy free bottled water, complimentary high-speed Internet and new Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Beds. This spring, the hotel is featuring a Reserve & Relax offer. By booking 14 days in advance guests can save up to 15% at the hotel. The offer is valid for arrivals any day of the...
Aqua out with new Waikiki deals
In celebration of the civil unions bill that took effect on Jan. 1, Aqua Hotels and Resorts has created the "C U at Aqua"package. This package is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels in Waikiki and includes a guaranteed king or queen bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts, a bottle of champagne and a coupon for a Mai Tai cocktail at Hula's Bar & Grill with an option to book a Saturday Hula's Catamaran sail. In addition to this new package, eight participating properties also offer the "Out and Proud in Waikiki"package. This deal offers guests 15% off the...