Hotels & Resorts Archives - Page 322 of 325

By Bob Mowat

January 19, 2012

New digs for Starwood

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has relocated its global headquarters from White Plains, NY to Stamford, bringing more than 800 jobs to Connecticut. The company's new headquarters is located in the Harbor Point development on Stamford's historic waterfront. Starwood's new 290,000-square-foot global headquarters comprises a two-tower office complex and is just minutes from downtown Stamford. The new global headquarters will be LEED certified, which aligns with Harbor Point's own LEED certification. Frits van Paasschen, president & CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, commented: "Not...

By Bob Mowat

January 18, 2012

Sandals has a spot for agents in elite club

Continuing its long-standing tradition of support and recognition for its travel agent partners, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has launched the Chairman's Royal Club -- an all new reward program for its elite agents. A select group of top travel agents who have continuously produced results and showcased loyalty to the resort brand are invited into the inaugural class of the exclusive Chairman's Royal Club, allowing members to reap the extra rewards and opportunities available to those who have been especially successful at selling Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple...

By Bob Mowat

January 18, 2012

Responsible Travel: Industry needs to do more

A newly released survey reports that the global travel and tourism industry could do more for responsible and sustainable tourism. Conducted by SustainIt during the 2011 World Travel Market in London, the survey found that more than 7 out of 10 industry professionals -- including hoteliers, airlines, resorts and tourist attractions -- believed the industry could do more to reduce poverty and support sustainable local economic development in destination communities. It also found that only 18% of companies questioned had sustainable supply chains and procurement policies in place. The survey...

By TravelPress Staff

January 17, 2012

Agents can win with AMResorts

AMResorts says it's continuing to reward the travel agent community with a series of ongoing incentive-based promotions and featuring the return of "40 Days and 40 Nights to Win, Win, Win."AMResorts is offering the booking promotion through Feb. 29 with agents who book three nights (minimum) at any AMResorts property for travel through April 30, and register their bookings at AMRAgents.com automatically entered for three ways to win: daily drawing for $500 bonus commission; weekly drawing for a three-night stay in the brand featured that week for the agent, plus a guest; and a weekly drawing...

By Bob Mowat

January 17, 2012

Trio of tourism conferences offer quite a buzz

At the beginning of March, hoteliers, tourism marketers, travel technology types and other industry professionals will head to Toronto for a trio of conferences that have been creating quite a buzz in the tourism business in the last couple of years. From March 5-6, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) will hold its annual conference which, in 2012, features Dr. David Suzuki and Joie de Vivre's founder, Chip Conley as the headline speakers. HAC's incoming chairman, Hank Stackhouse will not only give delegates the inside scoop on what's coming in the next 12 months for the association, he'll...

By TravelPress Staff

January 16, 2012

HAC names 2011 Hall of Fame recipients

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has announced the 2011 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. The awards program was developed by the HAC to recognize those of its members (individuals, companies or properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada's lodging industry. The winners of the Award of Excellence in each category include: !!! Humanitarian: Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Slave Lake and Edmonton South; !!! Human Resources: The Westin Ottawa; !!! Energy & Environment: Hotel M - Holiday Inn Express & Suites...

By TravelPress Staff

January 16, 2012

One Wellness & Spa now at Solara Resort in Canmore

Bellstar Hotels & Resorts has just announced the opening of One Wellness & Spa at the Solara Resort & Spa in Canmore, AB. It makes the Bellstar flagship property a leading wellness destination resort in the Canadian Rockies. The "Pathways to Engagement"process is the spa's signature experience menu. Guests choose a pathway that best represents a current need -- sleep, release, clearing, transition or joy -- and then they are led through a process of needs assessment, massage, aromatherapy, etc. More traditional spa services are also offered by a talented staff, using the best possible...

By TravelPress Staff

January 12, 2012

New Grand Palladium debuts

The Riviera Nayarit's Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa underwent a renovation late last year to transform the Puerto Vallarta hotel into a Grand Palladium Resort & Spa. Several areas of the hotel went through a significant transformation, starting with the lobby area, which now has a new décor with modern furniture. All rooms, including suites, were refurbished, and some restaurants have a completely new look in terms of decoration and furniture, such as the El Bosque Restaurant, which serves a buffet-style menu of international cuisine, and the Asian-themed "a la carte"Bamboo Restaurant....

By TravelPress Staff

January 10, 2012

Loden detox deal for New Year pain

Those who are still feeling the effects of seasonal over-indulgence can consider making a reservation at the Loden Hotel in Vancouver. It is offering a New Year's detox with a twist, helping guests to recharge with the Digital Detox Package. The $344 package includes overnight accommodation in the signature King guestroom, a Detox Elixir cocktail upon arrival, a 60-minute massage in the Loden Spa Treatment Suite, a 30-minute purifying infrared sauna treatment, a $50 dining certificate for Tableau Bar Bistro, an in-room lululemon yoga kit, complimentary valet parking and more....

By TravelPress Staff

January 9, 2012

Quebec ice hotel now open

The Quebec City-area HÒtel de Glace is now open to the public and will be accessible until March 25. The 2012 design is dedicated to the Northern Québec and the First Nations of that huge territory. Through the art, culture, knowledge and values of the First Nations of Northern Québec, visitors will enter a journey between folklore and modernity. This season, new outdoor activities for families will be available on site. Two major projects are found this winter: the realization of an ice skating rink of 12-metre in diameter and the creation of a covered slide completely made of...