Hotels & Resorts
Hilton expands in China
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Hilton Dalian, its third property in China's Northeastern region. Located in Dalian's rapidly emerging and vibrant East Harbor district, the 370-room Hilton Dalian is 13 km from Dalian International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Northeastern China. The hotel is adjacent to the new 210-room Conrad Dalian, which also opened this week. Hilton Dalian features guest rooms starting at 34 square metres. There are a total of 18 suites, with options ranging from 80-square-metre Executive Suites to the 231-square-metre Presidential...
Fairmont launches ‘Love Story’ photo contest
In celebration of the countless affairs of the heart that have taken place at its storied collection of luxury hotels over the last century, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Greatest Love Story Photo Contest. The contest is being housed on the brand's Everyone's An Original site and Facebook page and features prizes from romantic escapes to Fairmont locales to gift certificates and more. Between now and April 27, Fairmont guests and travellers alike are being encouraged to share a photo that best captures a special moment that they've shared with a loved one over the years. From...
Champion surfer opens new surf school
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is making it easier to "hang ten"with the introduction of a new surf school and vacation package. Champion long board surfer Kai Sallas continues his father's tradition of surf instruction with the creation of Pro Surf School Hawaii, located at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. His long history and love for the sport began when he was 12 years old, stemming from dad Jr. Sallas who taught young Kai and helped revitalize the surfing culture as one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys. Now, the oceanfront resort is offering a value-added Surf Package for...
Fairmont has new pastry head honcho
Aron Weber has been named pastry chef for The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. Weber joins the luxury AAA Four Diamond resort from The Fairmont Washington, D.C., where he held the position of executive pastry chef. Weber debuted his culinary creations at the 17th annual 'Q'uisine of Hearts Valentine's Brunch, a benefit for the Kona-Kohala Chapter of the American Culinary Federation held Feb. 12. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is an AAA Four Diamond luxury destination resort offering 538 guestrooms. Facilities and services include the Hawaiian-inspired Spa Without Walls, authentic local daily beach and...
Best Western launches Facebook booking capability
As part of Best Western International's continued dedication to engaging with its customers via social media, the chain has unveiled a new booking capability that allows travellers to reserve hotel rooms on its Facebook page. The Facebook booking platform, built in tandem with mobile and multi-channel platform company, Usablenet, delivers Best Western's private and secure hotel reservation system to Facebook's more than 800 million active users. Best Western also launched a Best Western Rewards mobile site last year to allow the 13 million Best Western Rewards members to manage their...
Kids Stay Free’ with Club Med
Through Feb. 27, Club Med is offering an exclusive "Farewell to Winter Sale"in which kids up to 15 years of age vacation for free at beach resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico; and Sandpiper Bay, Florida. Seven-night stays start from $1,099 per adult, valid for travel April 22 to July 7....
Discounted luxury in Nevada desert
A completely different way to experience Las Vegas is from the luxury seclusion of the Aston MonteLago Village Resort on Lake Las Vegas. It offers a desert wonderland of sparkling stars at night, mountain vistas and days of relaxation in a lakeside Mediterranean-style village resort. Rates start at $95 per night for studio units. Agents can book now through March 31 for travel through March 31 to access Aston's winter specials. Blackout dates and some restrictions apply....
Outrigger offers free vow renewal ceremony
A special group vow renewal ceremony has been introduced at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort - free to guests staying at any Outrigger-managed hotel or condo on Hawaii Island. Held every Wednesday morning, the non-denominational ceremony is held at the water's edge and conducted by a Hawaiian officiant. Couples are welcomed with a Hawaiian chant and heart-warming stories from the rich heritage of Keauhou and Kahalu'u and blessed with a gentle sprinkling of water before reciting vows in the Hawaiian language. Each couple is presented with a certificate to commemorate the special occasion....