Resorts
A Grand New Velas
Mexico's Velas Resorts is getting set to add to its portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. PressToday's Greg Coates is in Mexico and reports that Velas will expand into Los Cabos. Reports indicate that the land has been purchased and Velas will build a new Grand property -- Grand Velas Los Cabos -- expected to open in 2017. In other news, there are hints that Velas may go beyond the borders of Mexico with its next project -- with Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, rumoured to be in the company's future expansion plans. Stay tuned for...
Wyndham Acquires Dolce
Wyndham Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide, has acquired Dolce Hotels and Resorts, which has a portfolio of 24 properties and over 5,500 guestrooms across seven countries in Europe and North America, for $57 million in cash. The acquisition is consistent with Wyndham Worldwide’s core asset-light strategy, and allows Wyndham Hotel Group to expand its managed portfolio by nearly 40% with a significantly larger presence in the group and meetings segment. Dolce’s exceptional brand recognition among global meeting planners enhances Wyndham Hotel Group’s portfolio with...
Hyatt Hosts a ‘Winter-vention’
New Caribbean all-inclusive resorts Hyatt Zilara, exclusively for adults, and Hyatt Ziva, for guests of every age, are offering a “Winter-vention,” providing an opportunity for travellers to escape dropping temperatures. For a limited time, guests can save up to 55% on a winter getaway to Montego Bay, Jamaica, or one of several of Mexico’s sunny destinations. Vacationers who book now through Feb. 28 for travel through Aug. 31 can enjoy up to 55% savings. This offer is available at Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva, all-inclusive resorts in Rose Hall Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun and...
Welcome Back
Ireland's iconic Ashford Castle will begin welcoming guests back through its doors in March following a restoration program that has completely restored the historic building. Having acquired the Castle in June 2013, Red Carnation Hotels, a family owned collection of 16 luxury award-winning hotels, has meticulously worked to preserve Ashford’s history and charm while enhancing its guest facilities and levels of luxury and comfort. Once owned by Lord and Lady Ardilaun of the Guinness family, the castle has welcomed royalty, celebrities and heads of state across its illustrious...
Andaz Hotel Coming to Ottawa
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management contract with Claridge Homes for an Andaz hotel in Ottawa. When Andaz Ottawa Byward Market opens in mid-2016, it will become the first Andaz-branded hotel in Canada, as well as the city's first hotel under Hyatt's brand portfolio. Andaz Ottawa Byward Market will join Andaz hotels currently located in such cities as London, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Tokyo. The 200-room – including four two-bay Hyatt suites, two three-bay Junior suites and a four-bay Executive Suite with a...
Sandals Offers Agents ‘Engagement Season’ Tips
Following the most popular time to pop the question and as the New Year gears up with wedding planning, Sandals Resorts has announced dates for its “Engagement Season Tips & Tools” webinars designed exclusively for travel agent partners. As Sandals and Beaches know the importance of this time of year and how it relates to the growth of business, participants will learn important information about current promotions and how they may best work with clients’ needs, receive tips on how to reach newly engaged couples, and highlight the marketing tools available for use. The...
Fairmont Jakarta Now Open
Fairmont Jakarta, part of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts collection, has opened its doors in the heart of Indonesia’s capital city. With unrivaled views of the Jakarta skyline, the property is located in the centre of Senayan Square, a “one-stop” complex in Jakarta's Central Business District that combines high-end shopping, entertainment, offices and apartments. The hotel neighbours and provides direct access to Sentral Senayan Office Towers, the 18-hole Senayan National Golf Club, Gelora Bung Karno sports arena and the Jakarta Convention Centre. The hotel features 380...
A Real Big Deal
No, the rumbling you hear isn't the aftershocks of yesterday's blizzard, it's the announcement from Marriott International Inc. that it has signed “definitive agreements” to acquire the Delta Hotels and Resorts brand and management and franchise business from Delta Hotels Limited Partnership – which is a subsidiary of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) – for $168 million. The move reflects Marriott's continuing global expansion and positions it to become the “largest full-service” hotelier in Canada. The Delta brand comprises a diverse range of...