Resorts
Hyatt Goes All-Inclusive in Jamaica
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (“Playa”) is welcoming the upcoming opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, an adults-only all-inclusive experience, and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, an all-inclusive experience for all guests, in Montego Bay, marking the arrival of Jamaica’s first Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resorts. The all-inclusive hotels, which are expected to open Nov. 23 at the former site of The Ritz-Carlton, are the culmination of an approximate “$80-million expansion, renovation and repositioning that is intended to reinvent this storied destination in a way that brings effortless...
Kempinski Expands in Germany
Kempinski Hotels will expands its presence in Germany when it takes over the Berchtesgaden International Resort, currently managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. A management agreement has been signed by Kempinski and the Bayerische Landesbank, which owns the luxurious resort hotel. The five-star hotel in the Berchtesgadener Land boasts 138 rooms and suites and is scheduled for take-over in the first half of 2015. “This luxurious resort in the Bavarian Alps is a perfect match with the Kempinski brand, and is an excellent addition to our existing alpine portfolio in the region,...
Almost Ablaze
A group of more than a dozen representatives – hotels, attractions, etc. -- from Jackson Hole, Wyoming were in Toronto this week, meeting with travel trade types in the city and hosting a premiere of a new film, “Almost Ablaze,” on the destination. Kent Elliott of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce explained that Canada was the destination's number one international market in the winter season, with Canadians attracted to the area for its skiing, along with a host of other winter sports activities that include dog sledding, snow biking, sleigh rides, winter festivals, culture...
Gansevoort Set for Dominican Opening
Gansevoort Hotel Group will officially open its latest oceanfront resort – Gansevoort Playa Imbert – on the Dominican Republic’s north coast on Dec. 15. The hotel will feature 48 suites comprised of one- and two-bedroom lofts, three-bedroom apartments with private plunge pools and terraces, and a collection of four-bedroom penthouses. Each penthouse offers a private rooftop Jacuzzi. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer seascapes from every guestroom, while interiors provide kitchens, walk-in showers, custom bathtubs and natural stone finishes. A three-tiered cascading infinity pool...
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver Celebrates Exhibit
The Vancouver Art Gallery, now hosting “The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors” exhibition to Jan. 11, has partnered with the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. The Imperial Experience at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver offers overnight accommodation in luxurious rooms and suites, valet parking, two express-entry tickets to The Forbidden City exhibition, plus 15% savings at the Gallery Store. Also included is an exclusive afternoon tea for two in Xi Shi Lounge. To celebrate the exhibition, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver wants to send a winner to see the Forbidden City in...
Hard Rock Heading to the Lone Star State
Hard Rock International has announced a move into the Lone Star State with the Hard Rock Hotel Dallas-Fort Worth, to be located in The Grand Alps Village development in Grand Prairie, Texas, future home to the most advanced indoor snow facility in the world. The 300-room, Hard Rock managed hotel will include 86 rooms overlooking the indoor ski facility, a rooftop pool complex and two Rock Star Suites. Construction is scheduled to begin for the $400 million property in January and the hotel is projected to open in January...
Morritt’s Introduces Agent Incentives
Morritt’s Resort in the Cayman Islands is offering travel agents a 20% commission on all client reservations at Morritt’s Tortuga Club, Morritt’s Grand Resort and the newest property, The Londoner. The 20% commission is available to all agents booking rack rate stays for travel through Dec. 20, 2015. In addition, agents who want to experience any of the three Morritt’s properties are being offered a 50% savings on nightly rack rates on reservations made for travel by Dec. 20, 2015. While staying at any Morritt’s Resort property, guests can use the facilities of the...
Together We Are Best Western
“Together We Are Best Western.” That was the theme of the hotel group's annual North American conference and it was a theme that senior executives reinforced time and time again as they talked about where Best Western had been; where it is today; and where it is headed in the future, reports executive editor, Bob Mowat in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “I love the theme of this year’s convention,” David Kong, president and CEO of Best Western said in his address to delegates, observing: “It celebrates the success of our brand and pays homage to the...