Resorts
Fairmont Continues its Expansion into China
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion into China with the development of a new hotel in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, Central China. Joining the brand's growing collection of properties in China, Fairmont Wuhan is slated to open in 2017. Fairmont Wuhan will feature 350 guestrooms, four dining outlets and approximately 26,910 square feet of event and banquet space. The hotel will also offer business and leisure travellers access to a Willow Stream Spa, as well as fitness options including a swimming pool. The hotel, which will be part of a mixed-use...
Starwood Appointment
Mike Evans has been named account director, Travel Management Companies for the Starwood Hotels Toronto Metro Market Sales Team. In this new role, he will work closely with travel management companies (TMCs) to develop new business, joint customer interactions and travel experiences for clients on behalf of the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport, The Westin Harbour Castle, Sheraton Centre Toronto and Sheraton Toronto Airport & Conference Centre. Evans brings more than 10 years of corporate sales leadership to the position, most recently holding the position...
A New Dimension
As ChinaPac International Travel of Vancouver turns the corner on its 30th anniversary, it does so with changes in ownership being settled, and new directions for the company being established, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Most notable and relevant to clients of ChinaPac is the departure of the founder, owner and president of the company, Jenny Soares. She has made the decision to step down in pursuit of a well-deserved break from building ChinaPac into the success story it is at present. But she is doing so while...
Hilton Touches Down At Munich Airport
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel at Munich Airport in Germany. Hilton Munich Airport has 389 guest rooms and is the only hotel to provide direct access to the terminal building. Amenities at the hotel include a range of dining options, fitness facilities with swimming pool, sauna and steam bath and conference and business facilities. The hotel is also undergoing a significant extension which will see 160 guest rooms added to the building in...
Fairmont Making Tracks to Austin
The Fairmont Austin, the first hotel providing direct access to the Austin Convention Center, is scheduled to open on June 3, 2017. The US$350 million concept has been carefully crafted by the project’s architect to accommodate additional upscale features reflective of Fairmont’s luxury design and service aesthetics. The Fairmont Austin broke ground on Nov. 3, 2014 and, upon completion, will feature 1,066 rooms, including Fairmont Gold, to reflect that of the finest urban hotels, offering a level of service and amenities unparalleled in the city. Extensive food & beverage...
Hard Rock Amps Up The Rewards
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos has launched its first free night stay program through Hard Rock Rewards – the brand’s exclusive guest loyalty program. Hard Rock Rewards members receive a free, one-night return stay after any five qualifying nights from Jan. 5 – June 5. “We’re excited to reward our frequent guests by offering them a free night stay, allowing them more time to experience the brand and our many offerings,” said Nora Swire, senior director of marketing, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. “Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos offer a variety of options to meet the...
Baha Mar Opening Doors to New Era of Luxury
Baha Mar, the new $3.5 billion resort, will introduce “a new era of luxury, glamour, gaming and excitement” to The Bahamas when it begins hosting paid guests on March 27 at Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, Rosewood at Baha Mar and SLS LUX at Baha Mar. Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar will open shortly after. “Baha Mar will bring a new level of sophistication and resort experience to one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the Caribbean with its March 27 opening. We are thrilled to welcome our first guests to 'The New Riviera' in time for the peak spring travel weeks,” said...
Penguin Hotel Looks at The Big Picture
The Penguin Hotel, located in the Art Deco District of Miami's South Beach district, invites emerging and accomplished artists, hotel guests, South Beach fans and creative minds in all areas of the world to submit works of their own to The Big Picture, Interiors at The Penguin Hotel, a juried art contest. The contest provides artists the opportunity to utilize their art to transform each one of the hotel’s 43 rooms. Work from winning artists will be printed on canvas to completely cover a wall in each room. Multiple artists will win and rooms will feature different art. Selected...